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dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Initial Response
O_______O
High Lights
- ALL THE ACTION AND SUSPENSE. I could not stop turning pages. EEP!
- I found all of the different character POVs really interesting. I was always wondering how everything would connect. And I was not disappointed!
- THE TWISTS. NATE YOU JERK. *sobs loudly* How could you? How?!
- At first, I didn't really like Bryan. But towards the end there... *sobs* WHY?! Didn't really care about Ethan, but WHY BRYAN?!
- All of the mystery was absolutely, enticingly gripping! I kept thinking I knew what was happening and then something would happen and I'd totally change my mind!
Low Lights
- The swearing bothered me quite a bit. I thought there was more than necessary, but I guess it wasn't totally horrible. It could've been worse, I'll say. But it still definitely knocks off a star.
- There were a few chilling bits, but nothing horribly graphic. And they were essential to the story, so I didn't skip them.
- I felt slightly sickened by the morals of the kids. I don't know how they could've done those things. They either had no common sense, or they were heartless. Also, how on earth was this funded by the government?! How could they just experiment on this poor little town and get away with saying they had no part in it? Explain this to me.
- THAT ENDING. WHY. But seriously, I'm positive it was Sydney. Nobody can tell me otherwise.
Favorite Quotes
“Maybe I don’t understand love because no one who has said they loved me has ever put me first. I’ve always wanted to be loved.”
“No matter how many warnings are posted, no one actually believes that online behavior can hurt their lives or the lives of others. Especially if there is a cloak of anonymity. Everyone feels shielded, safe, and invincible.”
“WHAT DO YOU NEED?”
Conclusion
This was a gripping, unputdownable read! The language was troublesome at times, so that bumped a star down for me, but I managed to look past that for the most part. Also just the idea behind this. That this could possibly happen. That's probably the scariest thing about this book. But, all-in-all, this was a riveting read!
O_______O
High Lights
- ALL THE ACTION AND SUSPENSE. I could not stop turning pages. EEP!
- I found all of the different character POVs really interesting. I was always wondering how everything would connect. And I was not disappointed!
- THE TWISTS.
- At first, I didn't really like Bryan. But towards the end there...
- All of the mystery was absolutely, enticingly gripping! I kept thinking I knew what was happening and then something would happen and I'd totally change my mind!
Low Lights
- The swearing bothered me quite a bit. I thought there was more than necessary, but I guess it wasn't totally horrible. It could've been worse, I'll say. But it still definitely knocks off a star.
- There were a few chilling bits, but nothing horribly graphic. And they were essential to the story, so I didn't skip them.
- I felt slightly sickened by the morals of the kids.
- THAT ENDING.
Favorite Quotes
“Maybe I don’t understand love because no one who has said they loved me has ever put me first. I’ve always wanted to be loved.”
“No matter how many warnings are posted, no one actually believes that online behavior can hurt their lives or the lives of others. Especially if there is a cloak of anonymity. Everyone feels shielded, safe, and invincible.”
“WHAT DO YOU NEED?”
Conclusion
This was a gripping, unputdownable read! The language was troublesome at times, so that bumped a star down for me, but I managed to look past that for the most part. Also just the idea behind this. That this could possibly happen. That's probably the scariest thing about this book. But, all-in-all, this was a riveting read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Murder, Emotional abuse, Death, and Bullying
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