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kaylo88's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What in the Elizabeth Báthory did I just read?!
The plot of the book was not what I had expected. Although some parts of it were as I had anticipated, it certainly took me in a different direction. However, I must say that I did enjoy reading it.
Initially, I was drawn to the main character Sophie and hoped to like her, but as the story progressed, I realised that it was her who would be the Patrick Bateman from American Psycho references!
The book is not exactly a horror story, although the theme of horror is predominant throughout. The story delves into some dark and unsettling themes, and there is a strong presence of weird girl vibes.
While I had high hopes for the book, I believe it fell a little short of my expectations. Nevertheless, I still found it enjoyable. I needed more background to many of the characters including Tree the brainchild of Hebe, and I would have liked more detail into the process of how they got rid of their evidence.
I have to say the vegan tee totalers with a side hustle for young blood was a hilarious twist to the story.
Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. My review is my own opinion.
The plot of the book was not what I had expected. Although some parts of it were as I had anticipated, it certainly took me in a different direction. However, I must say that I did enjoy reading it.
Initially, I was drawn to the main character Sophie and hoped to like her, but as the story progressed, I realised that it was her who would be the Patrick Bateman from American Psycho references!
The book is not exactly a horror story, although the theme of horror is predominant throughout. The story delves into some dark and unsettling themes, and there is a strong presence of weird girl vibes.
While I had high hopes for the book, I believe it fell a little short of my expectations. Nevertheless, I still found it enjoyable. I needed more background to many of the characters including Tree the brainchild of Hebe, and I would have liked more detail into the process of how they got rid of their evidence.
I have to say the vegan tee totalers with a side hustle for young blood was a hilarious twist to the story.
Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. My review is my own opinion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Eating disorder, and Suicide attempt
thegayestghost's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Grief, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Self harm, Murder, Body horror, Death, Eating disorder, Toxic friendship, and Violence
sidekicksam's review
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Sophia starts her new job at Hebe, the cosmetics company that is the front runner for skincare products in New York. What she doesn't know is the lengths some people will go to in order to obtain beauty and flawless skin...
This was a fun non-scary horror book that I think will do well among BookTok and Bookstagram audiences. Not really scary but with some gory moments and horrifically vivid descriptions, the book is a funny satirical novel, first and foremost. Some of the horrors that Sophia encounters have more to do with the absurd ideas her boss has (naming a lipstick line after murdered/missing girls so 'they live on forever' is hilarious) than actual horror, but it was still horror-y in places.
I enjoyed the storyline revolving around Sophia's work and time at Hebe, and life at the company was fun to get lost in, but the exploration of Sophia's character was a bit too superficial for me to really get interested her. It was very easy to listen to the story as it's written in easy, engaging language (and the narrator is great!), but I would have loved it if the story was a bit more horror.
The comparison to American Psycho meets The Devil Wears Prada is a bit overreaching - I'd say it's more bits of Black Swan and The Devil Wears Prada, with influences from American Psycho in the obsession with looks and skincare routines.Some bits about murdering interns are also similar to American Psycho, but not nearly as deranged or horrific .
If you enjoy bashing beauty influencers, enjoy a quicky horrorish book or want to read something with a gorgeous pink cover - this is your book! youthjuice is out on June 4!
This was a fun non-scary horror book that I think will do well among BookTok and Bookstagram audiences. Not really scary but with some gory moments and horrifically vivid descriptions, the book is a funny satirical novel, first and foremost. Some of the horrors that Sophia encounters have more to do with the absurd ideas her boss has (naming a lipstick line after murdered/missing girls so 'they live on forever' is hilarious) than actual horror, but it was still horror-y in places.
I enjoyed the storyline revolving around Sophia's work and time at Hebe, and life at the company was fun to get lost in, but the exploration of Sophia's character was a bit too superficial for me to really get interested her. It was very easy to listen to the story as it's written in easy, engaging language (and the narrator is great!), but I would have loved it if the story was a bit more horror.
The comparison to American Psycho meets The Devil Wears Prada is a bit overreaching - I'd say it's more bits of Black Swan and The Devil Wears Prada, with influences from American Psycho in the obsession with looks and skincare routines.
If you enjoy bashing beauty influencers, enjoy a quicky horrorish book or want to read something with a gorgeous pink cover - this is your book! youthjuice is out on June 4!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Death, and Murder
taylorjayne's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Cannibalism, Self harm, Drug abuse, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Toxic friendship, Self harm, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Violence, and Eating disorder
Minor: Classism, Gaslighting, Medical content, and Vomit
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