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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
it felt a little gimmicky at the end with mat getting locked in the very nice box???? but it was fun. felt like it was trying to be romcom and also a drama at the same time which was mildly frustrating cause i wanted it to be silly. but. still fun.
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
I loved this book!!
Characters are mostly lovable and realistic and it explored a lot of themes around grief and friendship well
My only issue with it is that I wanted another chapter to wrap things up -
mostly because the sudden getaway after the very tense few chapters had little resolution .
Characters are mostly lovable and realistic and it explored a lot of themes around grief and friendship well
My only issue with it is that I wanted another chapter to wrap things up -
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A somewhat thrilling book which I wouldn't call a romance, even with the focus on a relationship.
The plot twists are very predictable, but it feels like it's written that way since it doesn't lessen the impact of it and what comes after.
When I heard "Good Guys" I got such a big ick, even if you have no idea of the real life trope of the "good guy". It was so well written, enough that you still got the vibe that something was off about them.
The plot twists are very predictable, but it feels like it's written that way since it doesn't lessen the impact of it and what comes after.
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Having survived the car crash which killed her fiancée and parents, Ava's life revolves solely around her work, to which she is incredibly dedicated. Upon meeting her new and charismatic boss, Mat, her life opens up once more as she decides to take a chance and befriend someone again. But the face Mat presents is not really representative of who he is, as Ava eventually finds out...
A mostly straightforward and dryly sweet story of Ava, comfortable as she can be post-tragedy, as she sails along and attempts to "move along" with her life. She navigates a pushy boss/clingy colleagues, a constant issue at work re: environmental impact and corporate responsibility, the pain and fear in opening up, and healing from trauma. While the twists were predictable very early on, I really enjoyed listening to this book. It was just a weird, fun, queer little thriller that had no right to be as tense as it was.
A mostly straightforward and dryly sweet story of Ava, comfortable as she can be post-tragedy, as she sails along and attempts to "move along" with her life. She navigates a pushy boss/clingy colleagues, a constant issue at work re: environmental impact and corporate responsibility, the pain and fear in opening up, and healing from trauma. While the twists were predictable very early on, I really enjoyed listening to this book. It was just a weird, fun, queer little thriller that had no right to be as tense as it was.
dark
emotional
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 highly recommend going into this with as little information as humanly possible. This book was leant to me by a friend who is a connoisseur of the "girl vs the void" genre/trope and wanted to give me a taste. This was literally all the info I had and this book blew my mind. Genre bending doesn't even begin to cover it. I love Ava Simon. Minor reduction for Mat getting boxed up and there being no resolution? That felt a little cartoony and odd other than that I LOVED this with my whole heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Death of parent
Minor: Physical abuse, Blood, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This started out like it would interesting.
It wasn’t.
People said it was funny.
It’s not.
People claimed in the review it was a thriller.
It wasn’t.
I hate myself for finishing it.
Why did I trust those reviews?
F for I am a fool for finishing it.
It wasn’t.
People said it was funny.
It’s not.
People claimed in the review it was a thriller.
It wasn’t.
I hate myself for finishing it.
Why did I trust those reviews?
F for I am a fool for finishing it.
Loved this from start to finish. Clever, witty, and all around perfection. This book has it all - romance, mystery, and true friendship.
what a wild, strange, and bizarre ride this book was. i don’t even know what to say.
the lesson here? only date women.
the lesson here? only date women.
Started strong but ultimately drug on far too long. I did like the ending, albeit a little swift and tidy.