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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
I LOVE A GOOD ISOLATED THRILLER! Then the cherry on top is that it’s also a revenge thriller. These are some of the most unlikeable characters I’ve read from in a while. Somehow Gilbert still makes reading their POVs so interesting. Annabel, Ester, Tanya, and Chloe are some of the most selfish, unaware, and just vile human beings. A good thriller author shines when she can still make me care about the plot twists and mystery even with unlikeable characters. For this to be Sian Gilbert’s debut novel is actually insane and I’m so excited to read her future works. This has the making to be one of my favorite thrillers and it actually delivered. This is an amazing thriller to read during the summer and I’m so happy that I picked it up.
I feel a little bad that I disliked this one as much as I did
As someone not naturally inclined towards thrillers, "She Started IT" by Sian Gilbert was a revelation that left me thoroughly impressed.
Pros:
Pros:
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
I saw the "twist" coming from about page 20. Knew how the entire book would end. Still somewhat enjoyable, but also sad.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse