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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
If you like Stranger Things, you will love this book. This was a wild ride from beginning to end. There were times where I was so spooked that I had to put down my Ipad and walk away for a few minutes. I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to have a scary story when the black kids are the heroes. I also loved the historical tie ins. Our history, as painful as it can be, is an important part of us, and needs to be acknowledged. We need to learn from the past, and honor the sacrifices of those who came before us by continuing the fight for a better future. Vincent really captured that message throughout this story. Raquel is definitely one of my favorite characters of 2022.
adventurous
dark
reflective
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Very good novel with a slightly underwhelming ending. Now I really want to know more about the Bronx's history, though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Cannibalism
Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Police brutality
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wasn't sure what to rate this. It was definitely enjoyable but I just didn't feel super connected to the characters and that makes it so much harder for me to enjoy. I thought the plot was really interesting. Overall this was pretty good, I just didn't connect with the characters super well, but if you are thinking of picking this up definitely give it a try
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
What even happened in this book? Like there was a villain who was a creature/spirit person called the Slumlord? And then the actual villain? The Echo, which was some kind of centipede thing? There was a romance. There was the rescuing Cisco. Raquel's mom in a coma from "the rot". The spirit man in corduroy haunting Raquel. The spirits who were trapped in the challenge. The past players that got trapped in the challenge and were cannibals! The resguardos which worked by thinking happy thoughts? The school being a safe place how??? Because the spirits couldn't travel into the future? The cops stalking the mc and then dying! By the centipede, so were they in the challenge too? How? Did Aaron out Raquel? It was a wild ride and I enjoyed it?