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dusk3333's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was so good. It was an amazing mix of thriller and horror. Definitely worth the read.
abbybovenzii's review
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
tasha131's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cacooneh's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Rape
burghbooksandbrews's review
3.0
The description of this one really hooked me, and overall, it was an interesting read. My main issue was that the pacing was very inconsistent and parts of this book really dragged. But then I would read a chapter where a lot happened and be right back in. This led me to feel kind of meh about this one at the end.
The character development in this novel was very strong. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Laney, Kit, Jayla, and Madison. Their relationships felt real and realistically complicated (although at times the personal drama and the sharing of backstories felt like too much). I was definitely rooting for all four of them to survive the horrors of Hemlock Island. Even though I enjoyed the characters in this story, I wish a little more time had been spent on the horror as I sometimes felt bogged down and just wanted the story to move a little quicker.
I don’t totally know how I feel about the “big bad” in this one. It was certainly unique which I like but could have maybe been a little more explained. Armstrong’s horror scenes are exceptionally well-written and graphic, and I did find these scenes to be really intriguing. I was just left with a lot of questions. The ending also felt kind of rushed and random, and I didn’t totally love how things were wrapped up in this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC!
The character development in this novel was very strong. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Laney, Kit, Jayla, and Madison. Their relationships felt real and realistically complicated (although at times the personal drama and the sharing of backstories felt like too much). I was definitely rooting for all four of them to survive the horrors of Hemlock Island. Even though I enjoyed the characters in this story, I wish a little more time had been spent on the horror as I sometimes felt bogged down and just wanted the story to move a little quicker.
I don’t totally know how I feel about the “big bad” in this one. It was certainly unique which I like but could have maybe been a little more explained. Armstrong’s horror scenes are exceptionally well-written and graphic, and I did find these scenes to be really intriguing. I was just left with a lot of questions. The ending also felt kind of rushed and random, and I didn’t totally love how things were wrapped up in this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC!
chelseatm's review
2.0
This book started strong but then it took so many loops and bait and switches, that my level of investment waned. By the end, there was an unfun level of bewilderment.
bhonolulu's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0