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mollyxgp's review
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
2.0
ambrose_7's review
5.0
Sometimes picking up random books can be an amazing way to find hidden gems, "All That Consumers Us" is a perfect example of underrated. Young Adult books fall into two categories a lot of the time for me: incredibly childish, boring, and full of plot holes. Or gems that hold as much value as adult novels. This was thankfully the second kind. Tara, our MC, was a little annoying at times. But she was complicated and well-written. Wren was a total doll, and the rest of the support characters were diverse and made the plot worth reading.
This is a rare occasion where I liked a ghost book, I'm not usually a fan. The way it was done was graphic, creepy, and unique. Possession has always been a boogeyman of society. The fear that you can't be in control of your mind is a powerful one. This fear made the gothic and depressing parts of this book flare.
I can also FINALLY understand why people join fraternities/sororities I have asked multiple people multiple times and never got an answer that satisfied me. But this book highlighted why they could be positive for mental health, and why they are so appealing to certain types of people. On both ends of the spectrum too, the exuberant partygoers and the introverted geeks looking for friends. Still not the life for me, but I have a better understanding of it now.
(ATY #6)
This is a rare occasion where I liked a ghost book, I'm not usually a fan. The way it was done was graphic, creepy, and unique. Possession has always been a boogeyman of society. The fear that you can't be in control of your mind is a powerful one. This fear made the gothic and depressing parts of this book flare.
I can also FINALLY understand why people join fraternities/sororities I have asked multiple people multiple times and never got an answer that satisfied me. But this book highlighted why they could be positive for mental health, and why they are so appealing to certain types of people. On both ends of the spectrum too, the exuberant partygoers and the introverted geeks looking for friends. Still not the life for me, but I have a better understanding of it now.
(ATY #6)
staticmemories's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-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
3.75
littlebookdragon36's review
dark
emotional
medium-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
3.5
kelkelkelhart's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nev_skye's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
elcademia's review
dnf @ 50%
It's nothing against this book, really. The writing style just didn't vibe with me. I feel like people younger than me would enjoy this more (even though I'm barely over 21 lol).
I did like the amount of representation, however. The normalization of non-heterosexuality the book presents was nice. Overall, the story feels more like a YA version of the secret history.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for providing me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
It's nothing against this book, really. The writing style just didn't vibe with me. I feel like people younger than me would enjoy this more (even though I'm barely over 21 lol).
I did like the amount of representation, however. The normalization of non-heterosexuality the book presents was nice. Overall, the story feels more like a YA version of the secret history.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for providing me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
bluegrayvealey's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
sambrumagin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
The atmosphere and setting was exactly what I was looking for. I really enjoyed the diverse cast of characters. Topics surrounding BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled characters flowed into the plot and felt real world. Sometimes, it can feel forced in a book to prove a point, but this novel did not read that way at all. Instead, these characters’ differences made them unique and fun to follow, not just a cookie-cutter college student with a tragic backstory. The main character was a bit too self-loathing for my taste, but it was necessary for the story.