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hdzigurski's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ltidwell's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dana_reads_books13's review
3.0
Thank you to Celadon Publishing for a free copy.
Loved the plot. Pace was fine. Characters were flat. Very stereotypical and 2 dimensional. Ending left me wanting more.
Loved the plot. Pace was fine. Characters were flat. Very stereotypical and 2 dimensional. Ending left me wanting more.
meredith_sparks's review against another edition
3.0
There’s a lot going on in this. Almost too much. Didn’t hate it but also didn’t love it.
kerasalwaysreading's review
4.0
This book was intense and subtle at the same time. I thoroughly enjoyed the pacing. I was left questioning everyone for so long as this book crescendos. We have a cast of characters that all have their secrets… they’re darker sides, a dead girl and tons of unanswered questions.
I was intrigued through the whole story. We follow along with many people and each point of view, but it didn’t feel like too much. I was a tad bit disappointed at the ending. The outcome for specific characters were so dismal and it made me sad.
This was a well written story that had me gripped from the very beginning and I really enjoyed it!
I was intrigued through the whole story. We follow along with many people and each point of view, but it didn’t feel like too much. I was a tad bit disappointed at the ending. The outcome for specific characters were so dismal and it made me sad.
This was a well written story that had me gripped from the very beginning and I really enjoyed it!
ipekreading's review against another edition
4.0
I've seen so many mixed reviews of this one that I wasn't sure about starting it at first. I'm so glad I picked it up, because I quickly ended up getting attached to the story.
A teenage girl is murdered in an affluent and idyllic suburb and an investigation ensues. Three other teenagers were partying that night; each of them become suspects, and each of them have parents that will go a long way to protect them and their family secrets.
I think knowing this is a mostly character-driven, slow burn mystery was really helpful. If I had gone in expecting a faster pace I would likely have been disappointed. The author uses overlapping tellings from the teenagers' parents' perspectives, which gives a deep understanding of the characters and rapidly got me invested.
As with a lot of mysteries, getting the layout of who was who took a minute on audio, but I thought this ended up making a very binge-able audiobook.
Thank you so much MacMillan Audio for the ALC of this one.
A teenage girl is murdered in an affluent and idyllic suburb and an investigation ensues. Three other teenagers were partying that night; each of them become suspects, and each of them have parents that will go a long way to protect them and their family secrets.
I think knowing this is a mostly character-driven, slow burn mystery was really helpful. If I had gone in expecting a faster pace I would likely have been disappointed. The author uses overlapping tellings from the teenagers' parents' perspectives, which gives a deep understanding of the characters and rapidly got me invested.
As with a lot of mysteries, getting the layout of who was who took a minute on audio, but I thought this ended up making a very binge-able audiobook.
Thank you so much MacMillan Audio for the ALC of this one.
lindsaycane's review against another edition
4.0
Great narrator for this book! Any small, affluent town mystery that weaves in all sorts of interesting characters. Very interesting ending... Really enjoyed this one!
lbaggy's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0