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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
racism, misogyny, blood, gore, hospitalisation, burns, fire, gun violence, police brutality, death of a loved one, death, physical assault, missing loved ones, gentrification, mention of cannibalism.
afro latine, black, queer, and sapphic rep.
afro latine, black, queer, and sapphic rep.
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Not as spooky as I thought it was going to be, which was great (for me). The characters were fine. Mostly, I was just intrigued to be learning about a moment in American history this way. Definitely makes me want to do some nonfiction reading on the specific topic the plot was rooted in.
Very much enjoyed it.
Sapphic Bronx girls play a game to find out what happened to all the missing people in their neighbourhood, and end up being caught in a frightful an underground game of monsters.
Sapphic Bronx girls play a game to find out what happened to all the missing people in their neighbourhood, and end up being caught in a frightful an underground game of monsters.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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 don't usually read YA. It's just not what I'm into, but I'd literally do anything for a friend, and honestly reading this was such a good, tasty little decision! The imagery, the tension, the humor, the horror! Tirado put everything into this, and I'm honestly begging everyone to read this, it's DELICIOUS!
Thanks for the arc, Sourcebooks Fire and FireReads!
This was a quick read for me, and perfect timing to fall into my hands. I love ya paranormal, but the offerings are so slim!
Burn Down, Rise Up by Vincent Tirado is fast paced thriller/ supernatural mystery story about The Echo Game, a creepy urban legend challenge set in the Bronx borough of New York City. I didn't know much about NYC before starting this, but BDRU taught me several things about the Bronx and the city that I've never heard before. It never got bogged down with info dumping, and I never felt confused about what was going on. It interested me enough to go do some research on the Bronx myself.
Raquel is very interesting and I was invested in her character immediately. Her relationship with her parents is very realistic and written well. I enjoyed reading about Raquel and her best friend and love interest. This book seems like a standalone, but there were a couple of threads at the end that could be used to continue the story if the author were so inclined.
This isn't a perfect novel, but I really enjoyed reading it and it was an excellent first novel by a new author. I'm definitely looking for their future work!
This was a quick read for me, and perfect timing to fall into my hands. I love ya paranormal, but the offerings are so slim!
Burn Down, Rise Up by Vincent Tirado is fast paced thriller/ supernatural mystery story about The Echo Game, a creepy urban legend challenge set in the Bronx borough of New York City. I didn't know much about NYC before starting this, but BDRU taught me several things about the Bronx and the city that I've never heard before. It never got bogged down with info dumping, and I never felt confused about what was going on. It interested me enough to go do some research on the Bronx myself.
Raquel is very interesting and I was invested in her character immediately. Her relationship with her parents is very realistic and written well. I enjoyed reading about Raquel and her best friend and love interest. This book seems like a standalone, but there were a couple of threads at the end that could be used to continue the story if the author were so inclined.
This isn't a perfect novel, but I really enjoyed reading it and it was an excellent first novel by a new author. I'm definitely looking for their future work!
gonna read this later because i know it's good but i can't appreciate it rn
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes