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The Headmaster's List by Melissa de la Cruz

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idaabjornsson's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

off2explore's review against another edition

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2.0

I found major plot points unrealistic and was annoyed at how the lead character's injuries were either severe or scarcely impacting her action depending on which was convenient in the moment.

muhuhu's review against another edition

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mysterious tense fast-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

2.0

juliethebookcat's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

whiskedawayreads's review against another edition

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emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I enjoyed the book, but there were some pretty predictable plot pieces. I guessed the the first major plot twist pretty early on. I personally like the alternative ending more than the given one, as it seemed to fit with the previous story more accurately. I was a bit surprised that no one seemed more aware or worried about the prescription drug use, particularly given the major injuries. Parents generally seemed to be absent despite such significant, and concerning events surrounding the kids.

newbeeplans's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

ingo_lembcke's review against another edition

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4.0

One star less, as I guessed the first twist.
Some things felt wrong (how long does it take to check fingerprints?), and the police looks bad. Bad without checking, wether all other books take liberties with the time it takes for usual procedures, it may be correct. Not searching for evidence and ultimately throwing some away feels stupid, but "we have a confession, case is closed" may happen more often, when the case load is too big.

Recommended, YA, podcasting, social media, mobile phones, computers etc.
Definitely an author I will look out for, this is the second book I bought and read from her this year.