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greatexpectations77's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Ruby may have been bad news, but a neighborhood Nextdoor page is MUCH worse news. I love the inner workings of these small settings, where everyone is a garbage person. Very fun. Anti-freeze is such a wild weapon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Grief, Murder, and Toxic relationship
bringmybooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'll tell you one thing, this makes me think about the Next Door app in a whole new light *insert side eye emoji here*
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 ✨ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
Fourth Megan Miranda book in a week, and here's the current standings:
1. The Only Survivors (2023)
2. All the Missing Girls (2016)
3. The Last to Vanish (2022)
4. Such a Quiet Place (2021)
This one was *so close* to being really great for me, but the characters is where it went askew. I'm not against an unlikeable character - but if they're ALL unlikeable and it's all in SUCH BLAND WAYS, it's hard to stay super invested. Had I cared more for them (either loving them or hating them), I think the reveal (which was good!) would have hit harder and this one would have made more of an impact - but alas, it kind of ended up being a "welp, sucks to be you ... yes, all of you" kind of thing.
On the plus side, I couldn't put it down waiting to see what would happen, and I was genuinely surprised a number of times over small reveals throughout, so there's that.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 ✨ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
Fourth Megan Miranda book in a week, and here's the current standings:
1. The Only Survivors (2023)
2. All the Missing Girls (2016)
3. The Last to Vanish (2022)
4. Such a Quiet Place (2021)
This one was *so close* to being really great for me, but the characters is where it went askew. I'm not against an unlikeable character - but if they're ALL unlikeable and it's all in SUCH BLAND WAYS, it's hard to stay super invested. Had I cared more for them (either loving them or hating them), I think the reveal (which was good!) would have hit harder and this one would have made more of an impact - but alas, it kind of ended up being a "welp, sucks to be you ... yes, all of you" kind of thing.
On the plus side, I couldn't put it down waiting to see what would happen, and I was genuinely surprised a number of times over small reveals throughout, so there's that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Toxic friendship, Drug use, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Gun violence, and Drug abuse
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Car accident, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
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