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maurob0ros's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Good fun read. Ending was a bit of a letdown but it’s an interesting quick read if you’re looking for a thriller.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Drug use
kiyamarie's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly, I didn’t like this as much as I thought I would. My expectations were high after reading The Last Time I Lied and this let me down. It was really slow and I understand, but I was less invested in the life of Quincy with her baking and pills and grape soda. That is not how I see anyone coping with surviving a mass murder but honestly what do I know. The point is that it was a boring start. I was also disappointed by the ending just when I thought it was getting good. It just didn’t seem plausible enough to me. And just like that my skepticism has returned full force leaving me dissatisfied.
Some of the things I did like:
the turning point was a great moment. Sager has a way of building so many mysteries into one and the main one was actually the one that got me. The build up to the reveal was great. I was completely pulled in by the mysteries leading to the big question, or what I assumed was the big question even if the “why” didn’t exactly agree with me. This is the only reason it is getting three stars.
The questioning of Jeff’s profession. I think this was a great moment because it’s something I think about a lot when people say they want to become lawyers.
The concept. The concept of Final Girls was really cool to me. I like that there was so much thought behind the infamy of surviving. I like that they didn’t think of themselves as victims but survivors. I felt like it would have been easy to write a “woe is me” story.
I still want to read Sager’s book dropping in July. So I’m still excited to see what ways I can be mislead and surprised. Hopefully that one won’t disappoint!
Some of the things I did like:
the turning point was a great moment. Sager has a way of building so many mysteries into one and the main one was actually the one that got me. The build up to the reveal was great. I was completely pulled in by the mysteries leading to the big question, or what I assumed was the big question even if the “why” didn’t exactly agree with me. This is the only reason it is getting three stars.
The questioning of Jeff’s profession. I think this was a great moment because it’s something I think about a lot when people say they want to become lawyers.
The concept. The concept of Final Girls was really cool to me. I like that there was so much thought behind the infamy of surviving. I like that they didn’t think of themselves as victims but survivors. I felt like it would have been easy to write a “woe is me” story.
I still want to read Sager’s book dropping in July. So I’m still excited to see what ways I can be mislead and surprised. Hopefully that one won’t disappoint!
robertavaznyte's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
Unfortunately, I sensed the plot twist way too early... But I still had a lot of fun reading this!
bookbingingbedlam's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
attackofthetitans's review against another edition
3.0
The beginning was pretty promising. I didn't really like the end or the swearing.
ecmcmahon's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Death, Blood, Suicide, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Murder, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Mental illness, Violence, Sexual content, Vomit, Police brutality, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gore
bourquesbookshelf's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
calliehk's review against another edition
4.0
The first 200 pages of this book it was slightly cringey and I felt like Quincy was borderline spineless and strange. A lot of the situations did not need to happen. But the last 100-150 pages it really picked up and there were multiple twists and turns. It ended up being pretty good and felts wrapped up in a bow in the end. 3.75/5
archangelesq's review against another edition
4.0
This one is tough for me. It checks all the required boxes for a horror read for me. However, it just doesn’t land perfectly. I think this is a solid 4.5 star book, especially on a second reading. I think it becomes a hat-on-a-hat at times. It just used one or two too many tropes in my opinion. It may have been the author’s intent, but I had trouble trusting anyone, narrator included, from the start of the book. That all being said, this book is still wonderful. I think this is definitely one to read and listen to. I love slashers and final girls, so I highly recommend it.