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solarisnt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
3.0
The book was very good and very informative. And it’s so believable. If you think racists can’t get any worse, yes they can.
However, idk if I’m just an overthinker or if the author gave away too much too fast. I was already speculating that Belle was either the girl that got run over or related to her then the author gives it away 50 pages before it was confirmed. I do wish the author talked/delved more into that though. Like some subplots such as Belle because I think she’s a good example of intergenerational racism. Like she actually believes “she doesnt have a choice” type shit becayse that’s real. Most people don’t educate/distance themselves from that because it stems from family.
Furthermore, I think the ending was too fast and the beginning too slow. But maybe it’s just like that because it’s a slow burn book idk idk. All in all, I liked it. I would’ve liked it more if it was written a different way ig.
Story wise -> 5/5
Writing -> eh..
However, idk if I’m just an overthinker or if the author gave away too much too fast. I was already speculating
Furthermore, I think the ending was too fast and the beginning too slow. But maybe it’s just like that because it’s a slow burn book idk idk. All in all, I liked it. I would’ve liked it more if it was written a different way ig.
Story wise -> 5/5
Writing -> eh..
emichalo's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
franticscribbles's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vic_dip's review against another edition
5.0
This book was SO good. A bit of a slow burn but definitely worth it. The same white people that criticized Get Out will say this book made them “uncomfortable”. I implore those people to sit in their discomfort and then read more books like this.
This book had drama, suspense, thrills, and multiple twists and turns. It’s a YA book but definitely nuanced enough for older age groups
This book had drama, suspense, thrills, and multiple twists and turns. It’s a YA book but definitely nuanced enough for older age groups
sushisushi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
vanreadsbookssometimes's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
For anyone who loves good girls guide to murder this is the book for you. It started so light hearted then goes so deep into the evil of the school they go to its incredible.
mogojojo1013's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was amazing, I devoured it in two days and could hardly put it down. It was such a wild ride, and really eye opening. I loved the growing friendship between Chiamaka and Devon even if they came from different backgrounds, and the ending swept me off my feet. The queer representation was fantastic as well. I will absolutely recommend this book till the day I die.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Toxic friendship, Blood, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Hate crime, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Vomit, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Drug use, Death of parent, and Grief
literaryleftie's review against another edition
4.0
This book could have been a 2 or 3-star review until the last quarter and then everything changed for me. It became so much more. At first, it just felt like Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars but racially charged, and then racist, and I just wasn't having it. But that last third to quarter of the book made it impossible to stop reading, I just HAD to know what was going to happen. The fact that every single student and adult at the school was involved was something that I could not seem to wrap my mind around.