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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-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:
Complicated
So this is like a prequel & I just didn’t find it as thrilling as the first two books in the series. I found it a bit more slow, & I liked the characters but not as much as the first two books. This is worth the read if you enjoy the first two books like I did.
dark
tense
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Loved it! Great prequel 👏🏻
4/5
4/5
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was NOT expecting the plot twist!!
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
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:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
**This is technically the 3rd book in the #MurderTrending series. It is a prequel and could potentially be read as a standalone. However, I recommend reading the books in order.**
This novel centers on Persey, a teenager who struggles with feelings of worthlessness in her family and school life but finds solace in her talent for escape rooms. When she joins a competition with a lucrative prize, she and seven other contestants find themselves in a deadly game where collaboration turns into cut-throat competition. As contestants are killed off, Persey must rely on her wits to survive increasingly gruesome challenges while uncovering the mysterious connections between them.
Overall rating: 3.6/5
Ratings:
1. **Plot and Storytelling:** 3/5 Although I enjoyed this book as a gruesome, campy YA thriller, I felt that the plot dragged on unnecessarily for about 100 pages. However, the well-planned ending twist redeemed the final third of the book.
2. **Characterization:** 3/5 While these weren’t my favorite #murdertrending characters overall, their reactions felt believable. Persey and Neela, in particular, captured my interest and had me rooting for their survival.
3. **Writing Style:** 4/5 Gretchen McNeil's writing style is ideally suited for this campy thriller genre. The witty banter was entertaining, and the pacing was mostly well-executed.
4. **Originality:** 3/5 Although the story felt unique within the #murdertrending series, the concept of a deadly escape room isn't entirely original.
5. **Emotional Impact and Resolution:** 5/5 The novel effectively evoked tension, frustration, and fear, delivering a satisfying ending that caught me off guard.
I borrowed this book from the library. Would I purchase it? I don’t think so. I don’t see myself returning to this particular story again.
If you enjoyed "#noescape," you might like "One of Us Is Lying" by Karen M. McManus. It's a YA thriller with a group of diverse high school students who become suspects in a murder investigation after a classmate dies during detention. The story is filled with twists, secrets, and suspense, similar to the gripping and suspenseful nature of "#noescape."
dark
mysterious
tense
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Peak Gretchen McNeil-style grisly chaos. Super entertaining and fun, loved the murdery murderness of the murder book. Felt like a continuation of the vibe in the first MurderTrending book, which is great since the second book dropped the ball hard on that one. Still, #MurderTrending will always reign supreme. The twist was funner (and a little gross, but I didn't care) in this one, tho.
P.S. - THANK YOU for not killing off the gay character for once 😒
P.S. - THANK YOU for not killing off the gay character for once 😒