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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thanks to Edelweiss for a digital review copy. The unluckiest teenager on the planet runs across her second dead body and becomes embroiled in a conspiracy. Her life and the well-being of her family and friends is threatened. Does this stop her? Absolutely not. She treats her friends and family poorly. The police and her family continue to allow her to place herself in danger. There is absolutely no plausibility in this story. It isn't necessarily expected. However, it was so blatant that it ruined the story.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had a blast reading this. A great YA thriller with quick pacing, a bi MC, and—from what I can tell—a sequel? It’s Veronica Mars with an ex-CIA grandpa instead of PI Dad. Loved it.
This reads like a teen netflix series that sucks you in and suddenly you're finished, it's dark outside and you need to be up in less than three hours. It's FUN. A part of me thinks it could've been shorter and still have the same impact, but I never felt bored - it's fast paced and entertaining throughout. I did want to rip my hair out at the end though
mysterious
fast-paced
This book was so good. It was easy to read and the characters sucked you in. I loved the mystery of everything and how it was hard to figure out what was going on. The ending had me tearing up. I wasn’t expecting that last bit. I want more stories from these characters POV.
mysterious
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I got the chance to read an advanced reader copy of this book and it was a wild, exciting ride from start to finish! Flora is a wonderfully flawed, stubborn, compelling character who will stop at nothing, and I was rooting for her the whole time. It's hard to review this kind of book without giving away spoilers, so I'll keep it short, but I definitely didn't see the twists coming!
I want to thank the author, Kylie Schachte, for sending me an advanced reading copy of You're Next!
Rating ~ 4 / 5 stars
I don't read a lot of mystery books but this one took me completely by surprise. It has such an innovative plot line that sets it apart from other books that have a similar storyline. I was hooked on since page 1 and I couldn't put it down. Flora, the main character, has gone through a lot and her experiences have opened her eyes to something that most ordinary people don't see. She isn't perfect but that's what makes her loveable, she makes mistakes everyone makes and tries to find a way to make it right. There were so many things that I didn't see coming. I made guesses but all of them turned out to be wrong. I'm not saying that it's a bad thing though because my wrong guesses kept me wanting to find out who the real culprit was. But that ending!!!! Why did you have to do this to me? I really hope there is a sequel because I don't think I'm ready to leave Flora and her family alone!
Rating ~ 4 / 5 stars
I don't read a lot of mystery books but this one took me completely by surprise. It has such an innovative plot line that sets it apart from other books that have a similar storyline. I was hooked on since page 1 and I couldn't put it down. Flora, the main character, has gone through a lot and her experiences have opened her eyes to something that most ordinary people don't see. She isn't perfect but that's what makes her loveable, she makes mistakes everyone makes and tries to find a way to make it right. There were so many things that I didn't see coming. I made guesses but all of them turned out to be wrong. I'm not saying that it's a bad thing though because my wrong guesses kept me wanting to find out who the real culprit was. But that ending!!!! Why did you have to do this to me? I really hope there is a sequel because I don't think I'm ready to leave Flora and her family alone!
This is my spoiler-free review of You're Next.
I first heard about this book on twitter and through my contact with Kylie, I was gifted an ARC. I'm not under any expectation to review it, let alone falsify my review for any reason.
I'm a huge Veronica Mars fan. I've written a lot of fanfiction in the few years since I first watched the show. This story is ripe with VM feels. This book was introduced by likening it to VM and all the way through, I felt the connection. It's not stealing anything from it, but there are more than a few similarities.
A teenage detective looking for the murderer of her loved one.
A mentor with knowledge and connections.
A friend who feels used and overlooked.
A heroine who often jumps without looking ahead.
But, these things don't feel like a carbon copy of Veronica Mars. Kylie makes them her own. And it works well.
The mystery really had me guessing all the way through. The reveal was dramatic, self-aware and human.
The characters shine. Flora is ripe with teenage angst, most of it understandable. But, she lets her emotions either lead her or block her from moving forward. It's an interesting main character and refreshing to see her that way throughout the book.
Cass is her best friend and the norm to Flora's crazy. But, you can tell Flora has rubbed off on her at some point.
Gramps is fun, in that he's that tough, hardened by a life of dealing with criminals, but soft with his granddaughters. His relationship with Flora is one of my favorite things. It's complicated, and they both know it.
I really liked the other characters too, but I feel listing anymore might result in spoilers.
The pacing was fast. There's not a lot of descriptions or setting up for scenes in this book. I'm not sure if that's more YA or Kylie's preference, but it felt really quick. I would have liked a little more, which is honestly why it's 4/5 and not 5. There were a few spots that I would have liked more information, more time to let stuff settle before moving forward. If fast is your thing, this might not be an issue.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story. Kylie's writing is simple and doesn't fog up the page with purple prose, which I'm cool with. But, it's talented in that simplicity. I think she has room to grow, too.
If you are into mysteries, hot-headed teens and teenagers with black eyes, I recommend this book. I also suggest having tissues handy. I cried a lot while reading it.
I first heard about this book on twitter and through my contact with Kylie, I was gifted an ARC. I'm not under any expectation to review it, let alone falsify my review for any reason.
I'm a huge Veronica Mars fan. I've written a lot of fanfiction in the few years since I first watched the show. This story is ripe with VM feels. This book was introduced by likening it to VM and all the way through, I felt the connection. It's not stealing anything from it, but there are more than a few similarities.
A teenage detective looking for the murderer of her loved one.
A mentor with knowledge and connections.
A friend who feels used and overlooked.
A heroine who often jumps without looking ahead.
But, these things don't feel like a carbon copy of Veronica Mars. Kylie makes them her own. And it works well.
The mystery really had me guessing all the way through. The reveal was dramatic, self-aware and human.
The characters shine. Flora is ripe with teenage angst, most of it understandable. But, she lets her emotions either lead her or block her from moving forward. It's an interesting main character and refreshing to see her that way throughout the book.
Cass is her best friend and the norm to Flora's crazy. But, you can tell Flora has rubbed off on her at some point.
Gramps is fun, in that he's that tough, hardened by a life of dealing with criminals, but soft with his granddaughters. His relationship with Flora is one of my favorite things. It's complicated, and they both know it.
I really liked the other characters too, but I feel listing anymore might result in spoilers.
The pacing was fast. There's not a lot of descriptions or setting up for scenes in this book. I'm not sure if that's more YA or Kylie's preference, but it felt really quick. I would have liked a little more, which is honestly why it's 4/5 and not 5. There were a few spots that I would have liked more information, more time to let stuff settle before moving forward. If fast is your thing, this might not be an issue.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story. Kylie's writing is simple and doesn't fog up the page with purple prose, which I'm cool with. But, it's talented in that simplicity. I think she has room to grow, too.
If you are into mysteries, hot-headed teens and teenagers with black eyes, I recommend this book. I also suggest having tissues handy. I cried a lot while reading it.