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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Burn down, Rise up is exactly what it promises: a fast-paced ya horror novel with strong Stranger Things vibes and a focus on societal and racial injustice, and I really liked it!
The story flows well and the characters work well together; the writing style is simple and easy to get in. The plot isn’t very original per se, but I think it is executed well and the dark vibes are the strongest suit of the novel.
I’ve enjoyed my time with this one for sure, would definitely recommend.
The story flows well and the characters work well together; the writing style is simple and easy to get in. The plot isn’t very original per se, but I think it is executed well and the dark vibes are the strongest suit of the novel.
I’ve enjoyed my time with this one for sure, would definitely recommend.
adventurous
dark
informative
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:
No
It’s a horror book but it’s mostly an ode to the resilience and community of the people in the Bronx.
Riveting, encompassing, dark, fast-paced, worrisome, mysterious, creepy
Burn Down, Rise Up was a complete surprise to me. I don’t know what I was expecting but I wasn’t expecting a high-stakes, action-packed, paranormal thriller… Cosmic horror? This book is so many things and they are all put together so well. The history of the Bronx tied in with a cosmic horror-esque mysterious game with a worrisome mystery somehow balanced each other out in this truly exciting contemporary thriller. I can’t wait to read more from Vincent Tirado because this book really blew it out of the water. I was at the edge of my seat the entire time.
Quick Summary: The Bronx has been plagued by mysterious disappearances for over a year. No one can explain them but the residents of the Bronx aren’t surprised because they know that they only search for the white kids anyway. When Raquel’s crush Charlize’s cousin goes missing, Raquel starts to pay attention. Raquel and Charlize team up to investigate but soon discover that they are in way over their head and find themselves mixed up with a terrifying urban legend called the Echo Game.
Burn Down, Rise Up shines in its writing. The worlds that the characters go to during the Echo Game are remarkably easy to picture without being too densely detailed in the writing. Tirado strikes the perfect balance of building the world just enough to let the reader fill in the blanks. This is an especially important skill when writing settings that are similar to parallel worlds like the Echo Game. The sharp writing and world-building kept me at the edge of my seat throughout the entire novel.
Full review on my blog Bookish Brews
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Burn Down, Rise Up was a complete surprise to me. I don’t know what I was expecting but I wasn’t expecting a high-stakes, action-packed, paranormal thriller… Cosmic horror? This book is so many things and they are all put together so well. The history of the Bronx tied in with a cosmic horror-esque mysterious game with a worrisome mystery somehow balanced each other out in this truly exciting contemporary thriller. I can’t wait to read more from Vincent Tirado because this book really blew it out of the water. I was at the edge of my seat the entire time.
Quick Summary: The Bronx has been plagued by mysterious disappearances for over a year. No one can explain them but the residents of the Bronx aren’t surprised because they know that they only search for the white kids anyway. When Raquel’s crush Charlize’s cousin goes missing, Raquel starts to pay attention. Raquel and Charlize team up to investigate but soon discover that they are in way over their head and find themselves mixed up with a terrifying urban legend called the Echo Game.
Burn Down, Rise Up shines in its writing. The worlds that the characters go to during the Echo Game are remarkably easy to picture without being too densely detailed in the writing. Tirado strikes the perfect balance of building the world just enough to let the reader fill in the blanks. This is an especially important skill when writing settings that are similar to parallel worlds like the Echo Game. The sharp writing and world-building kept me at the edge of my seat throughout the entire novel.
Full review on my blog Bookish Brews
Bookish Brews | Twitter | Pinterest | Tumblr | Facebook
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
I wanted to love this, I thought the idea was really interesting but the writing was lacking
Wow! I didn’t know what to expect going in but the comp titles intrigued me enough. And I was so invested in this story! The pacing was perfect - never much of a drop or lag in the story. Once the plot started to unfold, I was constantly wondering how things would play out, what would be the pay off, and how possibly the novel could end. It was fast paced and an overall super unique plot!
My biggest gripe with the book is I would categorize this as insta-love. Despite there being a pre-existing relationship with the characters, I didn’t feel that enough background was provided to believe that the two characters would suddenly express undying love to each other. I think the romance detracted from the book. I almost wish the book ended with them at the start of their relationship and reconnection rather than forcing the romance earlier on.
Despite the romance plot line being subpar, I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the book and will recommend!
My biggest gripe with the book is I would categorize this as insta-love. Despite there being a pre-existing relationship with the characters, I didn’t feel that enough background was provided to believe that the two characters would suddenly express undying love to each other. I think the romance detracted from the book. I almost wish the book ended with them at the start of their relationship and reconnection rather than forcing the romance earlier on.
Despite the romance plot line being subpar, I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the book and will recommend!
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated