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mediocremasen's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
I liked the flow of the book, the mystery was well done, and the characters were interesting. I liked that the mystery wasn't the whole book, you know something's coming but not exactly what or when it'll happen.
I think it does a really good job of showing the different kinds of unhealthy platonic relationships there are out there and how easy it can be to not know you're in one.
The parents are a bit flat, but I think it adds to the story that's being told by a teenager.
I probably would have rated this higher due to how it captivated me but there were a few character interactions that were just confusing. Characters would say things that didn't make a lot of sense and didn't add up to much in the story either. I'm not sure if they were tied to something more before some editing and just weren't cut out or if I'm just misunderstanding what's supposed to be the point of it/how it makes sense from a character perspective.
I think it does a really good job of showing the different kinds of unhealthy platonic relationships there are out there and how easy it can be to not know you're in one.
The parents are a bit flat, but I think it adds to the story that's being told by a teenager.
I probably would have rated this higher due to how it captivated me but there were a few character interactions that were just confusing. Characters would say things that didn't make a lot of sense and didn't add up to much in the story either. I'm not sure if they were tied to something more before some editing and just weren't cut out or if I'm just misunderstanding what's supposed to be the point of it/how it makes sense from a character perspective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Bullying, and Eating disorder
cyan_altaria's review
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book had phenomenal characters but had issue with plot. The characters, and the relations with each other where deep and layered. Everyone had motives for doing what they did, even when they were doing terrible things. The friendships and animosity between the girls where complex and compelling. But, the dynamic between Shade and her mother felt shallow. The plot in the beginning was quite good, but I felt like it started meandering after the murder. The ending also felt rushed, and the conclusion didn't have enough of a leadup. All in all, a solid book that shines with it's multifaceted characters..
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Drug use, and Murder
Minor: Eating disorder and Gaslighting
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