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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
I love a good slasher film and slasher books have been a new favorite of mine too. While I felt this was mostly predictable, I was entertained and on the edge of my seat nonetheless. I loved the little horror/slasher references throughout as well, including the not Sidney, Sidney Prescott inclusion!
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this Groundhog's Day take on a classic slasher movie plot. The main character, Alice, tries to figure out what really happened that night and, if she can, save her sister. I found the ending underwhelming, but I enjoyed the ride.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Wrong. There were so many characters being made as suspects that it was hard to keep up and yet none of them were the true killer. In the end, she didnt even end up going back to the present timeline. Instead, she had just made everything worse. So what was the point? Who knows. The Angel addition felt out of place but I didn't mind that much. I don't actually understand the motive behind Claire being the murderer for all of those girls and the other ones that were basically collateral damage. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense. The book is a fast paced thriller, atleast it has that going for it. I'd recommend it for that but not for anything else you want in a good book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit
Repetitive and full of stereotypical teenaged characters, literally some carbon copied straight out of movies. The ending made no sense, massive hole not closed up. I swear if Alice said "if I was the final girl" or "if this was a horror movie" one more time I was gonna lose it. I wanted to DNF around 40% but I thought, maybe it will turn around. It did. The first 40% was far better than the last 60%. Tragic
Additionally this is directed at teenagers. Teenagers who may just be getting into horror movies. There are two incredibly specific spoilers that ruin key moments in horror films. That's both unnecessary and rude tbh.
Additionally this is directed at teenagers. Teenagers who may just be getting into horror movies. There are two incredibly specific spoilers that ruin key moments in horror films. That's both unnecessary and rude tbh.
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The ending, especially considering that it’s apparently a standalone, was enough to give it one star
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
When did YA mystery thrillers get this good? It’s honestly kind of shocking.
Probably the only YA slasher I’ve read that sticks the landing - pulpy, propulsive, and fun.
Probably the only YA slasher I’ve read that sticks the landing - pulpy, propulsive, and fun.