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sierra_segraves24's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
menniemenace's review against another edition
4.0
This was a light crime book. A crime blanc?
Anyway, it's very action-packed but still quite funny and entertaining. I had fun reading it and felt so accomplished moving it from the TBR pile to the R pile.
Anyway, it's very action-packed but still quite funny and entertaining. I had fun reading it and felt so accomplished moving it from the TBR pile to the R pile.
jarichan's review against another edition
4.0
Ich glaube, langsam versöhne ich mich mit dem YA-Genre. Auch wenn das seltsam klingen mag. Dabei kann ich nicht sagen, ob sich einfach mein Geschmack verändert hat oder ob die neuen YA-Titel tatsächlich besser geworden sind im Vergleich zu jenen, die ich damals gelesen habe.
Wenn ich ehrlich sein darf, so hätte ich "Swipe Right for Murder" gerne in meinen Teenagerjahren gelesen. Ich hätte damals ein solches Buch gebraucht. Vor allem hätte ich einen Helden wie Aidan nötig gehabt. Ja, ich denke, das hätte mir vieles einfacher gemacht.
Deshalb hoffe ich, dass Derek Milman und Aidan nun all den aktuellen Jugendlichen helfen. Egal, in welcher Situation sich diese jungen Menschen wiederfinden.
Manche Szenen waren mir etwas zu gefüllt mit Gesprächen, aber das hat sich mit der Zeit ergeben. Ansonsten war ich überrascht, wie sehr mich dieses Buch in seinen Bann zog. Nicht nur wartet es mit einem enorm glaubhaften Hauptcharakter auf, auch stellt der Autor viele wichtige Fragen:
Wie weit darf man für einen guten Zweck gehen? Heiligt dieses Zweck die Mittel? Wann schlägt Widerstand in pure Gewalt um? Wo stehe ich in diesem Wirrwar und was ist meine eigene Rolle im Spiel des Lebens?
Wenn ich ehrlich sein darf, so hätte ich "Swipe Right for Murder" gerne in meinen Teenagerjahren gelesen. Ich hätte damals ein solches Buch gebraucht. Vor allem hätte ich einen Helden wie Aidan nötig gehabt. Ja, ich denke, das hätte mir vieles einfacher gemacht.
Deshalb hoffe ich, dass Derek Milman und Aidan nun all den aktuellen Jugendlichen helfen. Egal, in welcher Situation sich diese jungen Menschen wiederfinden.
Manche Szenen waren mir etwas zu gefüllt mit Gesprächen, aber das hat sich mit der Zeit ergeben. Ansonsten war ich überrascht, wie sehr mich dieses Buch in seinen Bann zog. Nicht nur wartet es mit einem enorm glaubhaften Hauptcharakter auf, auch stellt der Autor viele wichtige Fragen:
Wie weit darf man für einen guten Zweck gehen? Heiligt dieses Zweck die Mittel? Wann schlägt Widerstand in pure Gewalt um? Wo stehe ich in diesem Wirrwar und was ist meine eigene Rolle im Spiel des Lebens?
misterintensity's review against another edition
1.0
Aiden uses a hook up app to find a Spring Break fling. After hooking up he wakes up to find his date dead and he finds himself wanted for cyberterrorism. He soon finds himself targeted by an extremist gay rights terrorist organization which targets homophobic individuals and institutions. Thrillers require a level of suspension of disbelief in order to work but this book takes it to a whole other level. Aiden and his friends are supposed to be 17 or 18 years old yet they don’t act like any human, let alone any teen, would in the real world. Aiden is supposed to be this damaged individual and the other characters keep on pointing out how damaged he is but he doesn’t display any discernable personality. There are times where Milman attempt to address serious topics like suicide, grief, and sexual abuse but his handling of such issues is in contrast to the absurd plot. This book just does not work.
megan_kiwi's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely a Favourite of 2019 maybe of all time!
I can't explain how much I love this book but I everyone must read it!
I can't explain how much I love this book but I everyone must read it!
sarful's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
Sent to a doctor to see about his heart, in Manhattan, 17 year old Aiden, is alone and in a hotel for the night. So of course he finds a hookup on-line. And in true Hitchcockian fashion, Aiden wakes up to the man dead, a strange phone call and straight up confusion. The rest of the book is Aiden trying to figure out what the hell is happening, why people are stalking him and on top of that, he’s got a crush on someone he can’t trust.
I really loved Aiden as our protagonist. He’s logical, yet isn’t afraid of emotion. He’s smart, funny and tries hard to see people for who they are in more than their facade. He’s where he is for a reason, but realizes, in a beautiful way that his worldview, his experiences, don’t define him perfectly, that he’s so much more than that. Plus, again, he’s funny, especially in hairy situations. And his friends were great.
Testament to the writing: I learned a few new things about LGBTQ history (without it being preachy), I had an internal debate on the fine line between forcing homophobic people to pay, with laws they hate (equal protection) and violence, obviously violence isn’t the answer. But, the bad guy makes such a compelling argument half the time. Luckily, Aiden for the win.
It was gripping the whole time. Good impulse buy for sure.
Sent to a doctor to see about his heart, in Manhattan, 17 year old Aiden, is alone and in a hotel for the night. So of course he finds a hookup on-line. And in true Hitchcockian fashion, Aiden wakes up to the man dead, a strange phone call and straight up confusion. The rest of the book is Aiden trying to figure out what the hell is happening, why people are stalking him and on top of that, he’s got a crush on someone he can’t trust.
I really loved Aiden as our protagonist. He’s logical, yet isn’t afraid of emotion. He’s smart, funny and tries hard to see people for who they are in more than their facade. He’s where he is for a reason, but realizes, in a beautiful way that his worldview, his experiences, don’t define him perfectly, that he’s so much more than that. Plus, again, he’s funny, especially in hairy situations. And his friends were great.
Testament to the writing: I learned a few new things about LGBTQ history (without it being preachy), I had an internal debate on the fine line between forcing homophobic people to pay, with laws they hate (equal protection) and violence, obviously violence isn’t the answer. But, the bad guy makes such a compelling argument half the time. Luckily, Aiden for the win.
It was gripping the whole time. Good impulse buy for sure.
antireading's review against another edition
2.75
I found the premise super interesting. I really REALLY liked the concept, it felt super unique and captivated me. The execution, however, was poor. All the characters are awful people and the language about pop culture is very heavy in the first few chapters and will date the book as time goes on.
I wanted to DNF 25% in but was interested enough in the mystery and the book is short so I knew it would be a quick read.
Aidan should have been older, none of this makes sense that he's a 17 year old minor. I think maybe 19 would work a bit better. AndThe cult part felt super unnecessary, forced, and weird, but it was short enough so whatever
I wanted to DNF 25% in but was interested enough in the mystery and the book is short so I knew it would be a quick read.
Aidan should have been older, none of this makes sense that he's a 17 year old minor. I think maybe 19 would work a bit better. And
musingsfromamandalyn's review against another edition
4.0
It was slow in parts but wound up being really good. Some good quotes too.
naat's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
louandlife's review against another edition
3.0
I bought this book on a whim in Foyles. I was buying a bunch of Korean study books (like £200 worth…), and I walked through the YA section to see this book on display. The premise seemed interesting enough and it was the fact that it was published by Jimmy Patterson Presents that truly sold me. Especially seeing as it was one of the most expensive YA books you could get in Foyles as it was US import.
The first 20 or so pages were such a drag that I almost DNFed it and I felt like it could have been a lot better. Like I would have suggested hinting at the terrorist aspects from the beginning instead of having filler with the main character meeting people which aren’t really that important in the overall story but important in Aidan’s life. It was so boring. I continued on with the book though because I was like this book is about murder and it hasn’t even happened yet, so I had to give it a chance. If I didn’t then I probably was going to regret spending a lot of money on a book that I only read 20 pages of. I was glad that I gave it a chance because I think the book was decently interesting overall. I think it was completely implausible, and it did take away from the story overall, but it was still enjoyable.
I struggled to connect with Aidan. I think it’s because it was hard for me to relate to him. I want to say that he was written a bit like a character in an action movie. Someone who you follow for the story but struggle to connect or relate too because he’s the type of person that is different from your average person. I don’t know many people who could follow in Aidan’s footsteps and survive if they were placed in that situation in real life.
Overall, I think it was an average YA thriller/mystery but with lots of gay representation and the focus being on being gay and the terrorist group in this book wanting equal rights for gay people no matter what, to the point of being radicals. The story is good, but the characters beyond Aidan were lacking substance. I don’t think I would recommend this book.
The first 20 or so pages were such a drag that I almost DNFed it and I felt like it could have been a lot better. Like I would have suggested hinting at the terrorist aspects from the beginning instead of having filler with the main character meeting people which aren’t really that important in the overall story but important in Aidan’s life. It was so boring. I continued on with the book though because I was like this book is about murder and it hasn’t even happened yet, so I had to give it a chance. If I didn’t then I probably was going to regret spending a lot of money on a book that I only read 20 pages of. I was glad that I gave it a chance because I think the book was decently interesting overall. I think it was completely implausible, and it did take away from the story overall, but it was still enjoyable.
I struggled to connect with Aidan. I think it’s because it was hard for me to relate to him. I want to say that he was written a bit like a character in an action movie. Someone who you follow for the story but struggle to connect or relate too because he’s the type of person that is different from your average person. I don’t know many people who could follow in Aidan’s footsteps and survive if they were placed in that situation in real life.
Overall, I think it was an average YA thriller/mystery but with lots of gay representation and the focus being on being gay and the terrorist group in this book wanting equal rights for gay people no matter what, to the point of being radicals. The story is good, but the characters beyond Aidan were lacking substance. I don’t think I would recommend this book.