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alexperc_92's review against another edition
5.0
I received an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Review can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
I was hesitant to read this book. You may think that it's crazy tolet a book by Jennifer Armentrout slip from my hands but, to be honest I never was a fan of thrillers. Especially "It" by Stephen King. So, despite being afraid, I really enjoyed this book.
There's enough mystery to last a lifetime and a very haunting setting. Ella and Jensen both tried to find out who was behind everything, but it was Ella, who got the most character growing in this book.
There is a clown involved, which was very creepy and I never, EVER want to see a clown mask again. Despite everything, the book was a solid five-stars for me, but I would be terrified if Jennifer Armentrout ever decided to turn into thrillers.
I was hesitant to read this book. You may think that it's crazy tolet a book by Jennifer Armentrout slip from my hands but, to be honest I never was a fan of thrillers. Especially "It" by Stephen King. So, despite being afraid, I really enjoyed this book.
There's enough mystery to last a lifetime and a very haunting setting. Ella and Jensen both tried to find out who was behind everything, but it was Ella, who got the most character growing in this book.
There is a clown involved, which was very creepy and I never, EVER want to see a clown mask again. Despite everything, the book was a solid five-stars for me, but I would be terrified if Jennifer Armentrout ever decided to turn into thrillers.
liadanblue's review against another edition
5.0
Jen hasn’t wrote a single book that I haven’t loved. This one is no exception. I love when she takes a darker turn in her writing and goes the serial killer route. This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The ending was slightly predictable but still leaves you with an unforeseen twist.
kristaaquinn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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? No
4.25
trudzz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This book wasnt bad. It just didnt give me that thrill and omg moment i was hoping for. I wasnt expecting romance to be a major theme in this book either.
Plot was it was good. Not omg good but good. I had absolutely no idea who the killer was juat that it was all related to Penn. So it was very interesting to see that Gavin and his cuz was behind it. Their reasons are messed up though.
Overall, not a bad book. Just wish there was more thriller and omg moments.
Plot was it was good. Not omg good but good. I had absolutely no idea who the killer was juat that it was all related to Penn. So it was very interesting to see that Gavin and his cuz was behind it. Their reasons are messed up though.
Overall, not a bad book. Just wish there was more thriller and omg moments.
karenfausto8's review against another edition
5.0
Este libro fue... ¡LO AMO!
Ella Mansfield solo quiere salir de la secundaria e ir a la universidad.
Salir de la ciudad y olvidar todo atrás.
Pero un sábado por la noche, después de una fiesta decide ir a casa, alguien la ataca y trata de estrangularla. Afortunadamente, ella escapa.
Después de aquella noche, una cadena larga de sucesos extraños empiezan a suceder, entre ellos desapariciones y muertos.
Jensen Carver no ha hablado con Ella desde hace 4 años. Desde que tenía 13 años, había estado enamorado de ella. Y habían sido mejores amigos en ese tiempo.
Pero después del ataque de Ella, él sabe que no puede resistirse estar más lejos de ella.
Este tipo de libros son los que más me encantan, porque con el simple hecho de ser de suspenso, misterio, romance; hace la historia más perfecta. La perspectiva que el libro cuenta hace preguntarte quién es él misterioso asesino de la historia.
Porque yo sí lo hice, como más de 8 veces.
El romance que surge entre Ella y Jensen, fue como un incentivo para seguir leyéndolo. Aunque no importaba que fuera de su burbuja, sucedía en medio de tantas desapariciones y asesinatos.
Durante el libro, te das una perspectiva de quién es el responsable de aquellos asesinatos, y conforme se empiezan a destapar los secretos, te da de sopetón contra la pared, de manera inesperada. Hace que le encuentre cierta adiccion a este libro por la manera de resultar engañada por la historia.
Había leído la saga Lux de la autora, y pensé en leerme este. Dios, es tan genial, de una manera loca.
No leo mucho de suspenso pero definitivamente, este alcanzó su objetivo.
A medida que sucedía varias cosas buenas, luego te daban un golpe a la realidad y pasaba algo trágico en la historia. Fue como ver una película de terror, con bastante suspenso.
Ella Mansfield solo quiere salir de la secundaria e ir a la universidad.
Salir de la ciudad y olvidar todo atrás.
Pero un sábado por la noche, después de una fiesta decide ir a casa, alguien la ataca y trata de estrangularla. Afortunadamente, ella escapa.
Después de aquella noche, una cadena larga de sucesos extraños empiezan a suceder, entre ellos desapariciones y muertos.
Jensen Carver no ha hablado con Ella desde hace 4 años. Desde que tenía 13 años, había estado enamorado de ella. Y habían sido mejores amigos en ese tiempo.
Pero después del ataque de Ella, él sabe que no puede resistirse estar más lejos de ella.
Este tipo de libros son los que más me encantan, porque con el simple hecho de ser de suspenso, misterio, romance; hace la historia más perfecta. La perspectiva que el libro cuenta hace preguntarte quién es él misterioso asesino de la historia.
Porque yo sí lo hice, como más de 8 veces.
El romance que surge entre Ella y Jensen, fue como un incentivo para seguir leyéndolo. Aunque no importaba que fuera de su burbuja, sucedía en medio de tantas desapariciones y asesinatos.
"Yo quiero ser ese hombre, el único que cuando suene tu teléfono esperes que sea yo. El único que sostiene tu mano en el pasillo y en el almuerzo, y el tipo que llega para sostenerte. Quiero ser el único que consigue tocarte. Quiero ser tuyo."
Durante el libro, te das una perspectiva de quién es el responsable de aquellos asesinatos, y conforme se empiezan a destapar los secretos, te da de sopetón contra la pared, de manera inesperada. Hace que le encuentre cierta adiccion a este libro por la manera de resultar engañada por la historia.
Había leído la saga Lux de la autora, y pensé en leerme este. Dios, es tan genial, de una manera loca.
No leo mucho de suspenso pero definitivamente, este alcanzó su objetivo.
A medida que sucedía varias cosas buenas, luego te daban un golpe a la realidad y pasaba algo trágico en la historia. Fue como ver una película de terror, con bastante suspenso.
kate_reads_books's review against another edition
2.5
I finished this one a week ago and can't really remember it, so it mustn't have been too exciting.
I'm not really a young adult fiction fan / reader, I find them a bit cringey, which is true for this book. I felt like the heavy petting scenes were awkward to read and put me off the rest of the book. Aside from the relationship between Jensen and Ella, the book had some enjoyable parts but nothing to rave about. The twist was unexpected but not shocking once the truth was revealed. I feel like this book would be something a teenager would love.
I'm not really a young adult fiction fan / reader, I find them a bit cringey, which is true for this book. I felt like the heavy petting scenes were awkward to read and put me off the rest of the book. Aside from the relationship between Jensen and Ella, the book had some enjoyable parts but nothing to rave about. The twist was unexpected but not shocking once the truth was revealed. I feel like this book would be something a teenager would love.
jamietherebelliousreader's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars. I fall more and more in love with JLA with each book that I read by her. Her books are always super entertaining and addicting and this one was no different. Sure, I knew who was behind everything right away but the ride getting to the big reveal was so much fun.
Ella was a great character. Very easy to root for. She goes through so much and she is a lot stronger than she gives herself credit for. She’s likable and funny and I thought she was a great heroine. Jensen comes into the picture and I’m not gonna lie I was instantly weary of him but he was just as awesome as Ella. They have great chemistry and their relationship develops nicely and is a great balance with all of the chaos and madness that goes on with all the murders and missing teens.
The suspense was fun even though it was predictable. And ass bizarre as it sounds, the killings were creatively done. The ending was great and I will say that I had guessed one part of the mystery the other part caught me completely off guard and I was thoroughly impressed. It was right there in front of my face the whole time.
Overall, this was so much fun and entertaining from beginning to end. I’d highly recommend it.
Ella was a great character. Very easy to root for. She goes through so much and she is a lot stronger than she gives herself credit for. She’s likable and funny and I thought she was a great heroine. Jensen comes into the picture and I’m not gonna lie I was instantly weary of him but he was just as awesome as Ella. They have great chemistry and their relationship develops nicely and is a great balance with all of the chaos and madness that goes on with all the murders and missing teens.
The suspense was fun even though it was predictable. And ass bizarre as it sounds, the killings were creatively done. The ending was great and I will say that I had guessed one part of the mystery the other part caught me completely off guard and I was thoroughly impressed. It was right there in front of my face the whole time.
Overall, this was so much fun and entertaining from beginning to end. I’d highly recommend it.
zombiecupcake29's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely devoured this book it was so good. I’ve loved Jennifer L Armentrout for years but never knew she had written a book like this, horror, slashers, and romance mixed together are right up my alley. I’ve seen reviews where people were saying this was a Scream rip off but I honestly didn’t feel that way. While yes it does bring 90s slasher movies to print I thought it was really well done. I get that it went at a nice place so it didn’t get boring. I also really enjoyed the characters and thought they were well written. I highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys 90s slasher films and romance because this was a great read.