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paedynsgf's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
౨ৎ | “are you thinking about snow?” 𝘪’𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳.
— ★ 4.5/5
despite the high rating, this book was good, but it could have been great. the writing was fast paced and easy to read. but i feel like they semi glossed over the plot. like we got no details, it was a lot of action, not enough describing if you get me. i thoroughly enjoyed it, i just felt like i could have enjoyed it more.
there were so many plot points that were brought up once and then never again and i feel like i missed out on half a book.
harmony and paul: i didn’t like you from the start, i didn’t like you at the end.
trevor and gayle: if i was in this universe i would protect you.
crystal: you were annoying but i love your brain but sometimes you’re real dumb. grow a back bone!
aaron: i hope you break every bone in your body. i hate you but you also don’t mean anything to me.
anyway, i recommend this!! please check tw’s.
— ★ 4.5/5
despite the high rating, this book was good, but it could have been great. the writing was fast paced and easy to read. but i feel like they semi glossed over the plot. like we got no details, it was a lot of action, not enough describing if you get me. i thoroughly enjoyed it, i just felt like i could have enjoyed it more.
there were so many plot points that were brought up once and then never again and i feel like i missed out on half a book.
harmony and paul: i didn’t like you from the start, i didn’t like you at the end.
trevor and gayle: if i was in this universe i would protect you.
crystal: you were annoying but i love your brain but sometimes you’re real dumb. grow a back bone!
aaron: i hope you break every bone in your body. i hate you but you also don’t mean anything to me.
anyway, i recommend this!! please check tw’s.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual assault, Blood, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Outing
coastal_moonlit_garden's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Okay! I broke away from my usual romcom/fantasy/hist fic scene to try this thriller and I really enjoyed it! It took a couple chapters to have my brain not keep picturing Conrad Fisher as a raging psychopath LOL but Christopher Briney did. Great job bringing the dark twisted mind of Aaron to life. I agree with other reviewers that this is a dark read because it feels like a scenario like this could happen and that gives me shivers. The story itself moved quickly and I’m satisfied with how it ended but wish we could’ve gotten more of a follow up on how everyone is doing later/more removed by the final scenes. Audible has this story listed under teen and young adult but I’d go ahead and say put this under horror thriller. There are some disturbing scenes that I wouldn’t have wanted to read as a teen; but if you’re a true crime fan like me, this was a good pick!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Torture, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Drug use, Gore, and Sexual assault
Minor: Homophobia and Violence