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xvicesx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A really enjoyable read, with a few good red herrings along the way and very interesting main characters.
Both Alice and Iris are well rounded and believable, and in general they are interesting people to be around. A really good read for fans of Karen McManus.
Both Alice and Iris are well rounded and believable, and in general they are interesting people to be around. A really good read for fans of Karen McManus.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
clak5686's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. The characters are interesting. The book is set in Castle Cove, California which is full of the very rich. Of course, every community has citizens who are struggling to get by. The story is of the friendship that begins between one of the rich high school students and her tutor who is from the same school. Alice Ogilve's is obsessed with Agatha Christie. When a student is murdered, she gets her tutor, Iris Adams, to help her solve the crime. Both girls are dealing with trauma as well as the normal high school issues. The case was interesting. Their approach was fun to read. I would recommend this book and will be reading the next in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child death
kassidyreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
itskatstef's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ugh INCREDIBLE!!!!! i knew as they were investigating that her dad didn’t do it, but was still satisfied with the twist
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse
christy15reads's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
Who killed Brooke Donovan? I enjoyed this YA mystery with Agatha Christie quotes and references throughout. Thought it seemed childish in parts, but then again, I was pre-reading it for my child. Pros for me: It moved along quickly, i liked the two main characters, it had a good little plot twist, and it was a fun, summer type of book. Cons for me: lots of religious exclamations and profanities, minors depicted using drugs and drinking, and lots of sexual content, although none of it was graphically described. It's advertised for ages 12-18, but I'd save it for an older teen, probably 16+
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Murder, and Alcohol
bechlette47's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.75
I love that this character is as into Agatha Christie as I am! It was a good story with twists and turns and strong character development.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse
lauren_lovestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Cute little mystery, definitely felt childish at times but, this is YA so... can’t complain, haha.
I loved all the Agatha Christie references and quotes.
I loved all the Agatha Christie references and quotes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Murder
emilywrayburn's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Started off strong, but then the characters starting breaking laws to gather evidence, and then a few things towards the end seemed a bit too deus ex machina to be truly satisfying. Full review to come.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
jenmtnbike's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism
shaeliz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse