Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!
I’ve been a fan of Kelley Armstrongs work for years. My favorite trilogy as a kid was The Darkest Powers. I use to reread it every few years with my sister. So I was overjoyed to receive this arc.
I would say 3.5 stars on this only because at times it was easy to guess the direction it was heading and the overall plot line. But it was still enjoyable and had me entertained the entire time. Almost like I was already rereading the book at some points. I think this would be a fantastic read for someone who hasn’t read much of this genre and wants to start and see how it goes! It’s a simple read with a satisfying pay out at the end.
I’ve been a fan of Kelley Armstrongs work for years. My favorite trilogy as a kid was The Darkest Powers. I use to reread it every few years with my sister. So I was overjoyed to receive this arc.
I would say 3.5 stars on this only because at times it was easy to guess the direction it was heading and the overall plot line. But it was still enjoyable and had me entertained the entire time. Almost like I was already rereading the book at some points. I think this would be a fantastic read for someone who hasn’t read much of this genre and wants to start and see how it goes! It’s a simple read with a satisfying pay out at the end.
Don't look too much into this story before you read it. Its definitely best knowing as little as possible. There are some good twists throughout and it is kind of sci-fi-esque in a way. I'm struggling to write this review as I don't want to say to much and ruin the suspense for anyone. I liked the somewhat multi POV that was going on in this. Most from one character but glimpses that let you see what else was happening elsewhere. This added to the story a lot.
If you like a psychological style mystery this is worth the read.
If you like a psychological style mystery this is worth the read.
YA Mystery and Thriller. This book sucked me in right away. It was different. I couldn't foresee where things were going, which I liked. It is a good exploration of friendship, teamwork, and trust. It also shows unintended consequences when people are trying to do the right thing. I received an early release copy for educators through @libro.fm.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is exactly my kind of thriller. Focused on the psychology and relationships, without being too slow. A mystery to figure out, without a surplus of impossible red herrings.
This book follows Blythe, a teenage girl that loves following the rules. Blythe witnesses her friend have a mental breakdown and attack a teacher. The next day, she's met with memory loss and gaslighting at every turn.
Blythe and her band of (dysfunctional) friends investigate, but surprises lurk at every turn. It seems like everyone has a skeleton in their closet, no one is fully trustworthy, and every relationship is one reveal away from toppling.
For Blythe, she's in situations where it might be worth it to break the rules, if it means getting to the bottom of this web.
In the beginning, I loved this book because of the characters. Blythe and her best friend have recently had a mysterious falling out, and I was curious to see what it was. As the plot unfolded, it hooked me and kept me in its clutches until the very end. This book weaved together the relationships and the thrilling attacks perfectly.
This book deals poignantly with themes of what shapes a person (their memories, how others treat them).
A review video including this book will appear on my Youtube channel in the coming weeks, at https://www.youtube.com/chloefrizzle
Thanks to Netgalley and Tundra books for a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own.
This book follows Blythe, a teenage girl that loves following the rules. Blythe witnesses her friend have a mental breakdown and attack a teacher. The next day, she's met with memory loss and gaslighting at every turn.
Blythe and her band of (dysfunctional) friends investigate, but surprises lurk at every turn. It seems like everyone has a skeleton in their closet, no one is fully trustworthy, and every relationship is one reveal away from toppling.
For Blythe, she's in situations where it might be worth it to break the rules, if it means getting to the bottom of this web.
In the beginning, I loved this book because of the characters. Blythe and her best friend have recently had a mysterious falling out, and I was curious to see what it was. As the plot unfolded, it hooked me and kept me in its clutches until the very end. This book weaved together the relationships and the thrilling attacks perfectly.
This book deals poignantly with themes of what shapes a person (their memories, how others treat them).
A review video including this book will appear on my Youtube channel in the coming weeks, at https://www.youtube.com/chloefrizzle
Thanks to Netgalley and Tundra books for a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own.
If you’re looking for a book that requires insane suspension of disbelief in exchange for a heart racing psychological thriller, this book is perfect for you.
I truly could not trust any of the characters and their stories, which I think is sometimes the highlight of a good psychological thriller. It was multiple POV story which only added to the chilling reality of what happened/was happening/what everyone thought would happen to the characters. I felt like the title was a bit misleading and it required almost complete suspension of disbelief, but beyond that, it was a decent psychological thriller with the most wild premise. Three stars.
I truly could not trust any of the characters and their stories, which I think is sometimes the highlight of a good psychological thriller. It was multiple POV story which only added to the chilling reality of what happened/was happening/what everyone thought would happen to the characters. I felt like the title was a bit misleading and it required almost complete suspension of disbelief, but beyond that, it was a decent psychological thriller with the most wild premise. Three stars.