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mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Wilde and Matthew have my heart. I liked how every single character was written, and oooh boy, the way the dialogue was written was right up my alley! I just found out that this is actually the second book in a series after finishing the story, so that might explain why the characters and their relationships were so solid from the start. And even though I didn't read the first book, I wasn't lost at any point, so I totally thought this was a standalone. Overall, I had a great time and found the conclusion satisfying! A few unanswered questions: 1) What happened in Costa Rica? It's not a big deal though, so I don't mind that it's not touched upon, but I NEED answers for 2) David's car crash??? and 3) the Maynard kidnapping, which was mentioned only ONCE and I don't know to what it's referring (possibly book #1?). 4) What's Wilde's last name? Because I have no idea.
Besides that, his parent's story was straight out of a soap opera and it felt like I was getting a super condensed movie retelling in the span of 4 pages. A little rushed? Sure. A little crazy? Definitely. I was really invested, so I'm just happy Wilde met his mom, and I didn't mind that it served as an epilogue.
Besides that, his parent's story was straight out of a soap opera and it felt like I was getting a super condensed movie retelling in the span of 4 pages. A little rushed? Sure. A little crazy? Definitely. I was really invested, so I'm just happy Wilde met his mom, and I didn't mind that it served as an epilogue.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Police brutality, and Torture
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Rape, Blood, Death, and Gore
Minor: Car accident, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Abandonment, Infidelity, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Suicide
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