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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I still couldn’t tell you why I picked up this book. The title, perhaps, caught my eye. But the novel itself never caught my attention. I am a woman who dedicates herself to finishing books, but god, was this a challenge to get through. None of the characters are likable. NONE. Not even the protagonist, who I believe the author took zero time to develop in any capacity. I am not a romance reader, so this could very well contribute to my distaste for this book, but what really solidified my dislike was the writing. The writing is something that a high schooler could have submitted for a creative writing elective final and gotten a C on. Nothing to write home about. I was disappointed, too, with the scarcity of serial killer references, as an avid true crime fan myself! Overall, this was the cheesiest, most painful thing I’ve ever read, and I only finished it, truthfully, to be able to provide an educated opinion on it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Toxic friendship
Minor: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Racism, Violence, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder
i hate when the fmc has the same commitment issues as me but i find them insufferable
Tried to read a second time for boom club and had to dnf. The book was draggingggg. Zero plot but not in a good way. Goes so slowwww. The first time I read I liked Sam and phoebes interactions but I got to page 70 on the reread and decided it wasn’t worth it