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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
I was expecting more of a horror slasher book with the cover, but murder mystery… ok.
I loved the summer camp and the nostalgia. Characters were kind of meh. The story was paced pretty well, I liked the back and forth. I did call the ending, it wasn’t that surprising tbh. The relationships were the best part, the breaking down of the perfect camp friendships, the growing up, growing apart, and finding a way back to each other.
I loved the summer camp and the nostalgia. Characters were kind of meh. The story was paced pretty well, I liked the back and forth. I did call the ending, it wasn’t that surprising tbh. The relationships were the best part, the breaking down of the perfect camp friendships, the growing up, growing apart, and finding a way back to each other.
The camp vibes were sooooo good! This was trending so strong for me… until u get to the motive of the murder. I am super disappointed that the ending happened the way it did. Embezzlement was the reason for killing and the murder of a young man? The ending was kind of ridiculous. The only redeeming quality is that the chapters were short so it was a fast read.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Counselors is pretty fast paced and the then-and-now alternating timelines kept the story moving forward. It kept me intrigued enough to drive the long way home while I was listening in the car. The story revolves around Goldie and her best friends at camp and some of the other camp staff. The rich kid/poor kid theme is a big one as the camp for wealthy kids is located in a town of working class families with teens who are mostly desperate to escape their small town.
I figured out the culprit somewhat early on, but not the motive. It probably wasn’t the juiciest ending, but it was still an enticing thriller. There were some things, okay many things, that seemed unrealistic but this is a fictional YA thriller so the lack of rationalization is understandable. The summer camp atmosphere is a fun setting for a twisty end-of-summer read, perfect for reading poolside or lakeside.
Thank you to @PRHAudio for a complimentary audiobook.
I figured out the culprit somewhat early on, but not the motive. It probably wasn’t the juiciest ending, but it was still an enticing thriller. There were some things, okay many things, that seemed unrealistic but this is a fictional YA thriller so the lack of rationalization is understandable. The summer camp atmosphere is a fun setting for a twisty end-of-summer read, perfect for reading poolside or lakeside.
Thank you to @PRHAudio for a complimentary audiobook.
this was a quick read with a promising beginning but a very anticlimactic ending
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As a former camp counselor I can appreciate the camp parts of this book. The traditions and feelings of camp are something truly special as described in the book. That being said if I had never had a summer camp experience I don’t think I would have gotten nearly as much from this book. The plot was okay, nothing spectacular in my opinion but not bad either.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Trigger warnings: murder, death of a friend, car accident (in the past), lying, alcohol abuse, fire, bullying
This was...a thing. That I read. It wasn't BAD - I found the cutting between the past and present very effective, and I liked Goldie as a protagonist, particularly her struggles around being stuck between two worlds. But there was just something about this that didn't quite work for me? It was slow going at times and took a little TOO long to get to the point where the death was concerned. And then the ending was...a weird choice for a YA book. Like I said, it wasn't BAD. But some of the choices were a little peculiar.
This was...a thing. That I read. It wasn't BAD - I found the cutting between the past and present very effective, and I liked Goldie as a protagonist, particularly her struggles around being stuck between two worlds. But there was just something about this that didn't quite work for me? It was slow going at times and took a little TOO long to get to the point where the death was concerned. And then the ending was...a weird choice for a YA book. Like I said, it wasn't BAD. But some of the choices were a little peculiar.