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kzbx's review
4.0
Audiobook Arc provided in exchange for an honest review - thank you!
I really enjoyed this audiobook.
It is multi POV, with plenty of different voices for the characters. It was fun and interesting and had lots of twists and turns, with a dash of magic. I absolutely burned through this to see what happened at the end! I think I would have equally enjoyed reading the book, but the audiobook was excellent.
I really enjoyed this audiobook.
It is multi POV, with plenty of different voices for the characters. It was fun and interesting and had lots of twists and turns, with a dash of magic. I absolutely burned through this to see what happened at the end! I think I would have equally enjoyed reading the book, but the audiobook was excellent.
meaganmart's review
4.0
Recap:
Eva Flores is TIKTOK's latest sensation. She posts, and she gets millions of likes, thousands of dollars, and message after message from adoring fans. She is also the bane of Sophia Palmer's existence. When Sophia refused to bow down before the queen bee and do everything required of her to earn Eva's friendship, Eva eviscerated her on social media. She called her a stalker, she copied her hairdo, and she got her fired from her job. When Sophia is gifted a leather journal she thinks nothing of the story she writes about Eva's fall from grace... until she starts to see unlikely and eery parallels between the words she's written and events happening around her in real life. No one could blame her for taking back a little of the power that Eva stole from her. But how far is too far when someone's real life hangs in the balance?
Reaction:
The genre of paranormal thriller is one that I'm still learning to love, but I have to say Jennifer Alsever hit it out of the park with this one. From the text messages, emails, and interviews that were entered in as part of the text, to the multiple points of view that we read in real time as the story unfolded, to the elements of the mystical and fantastic that made this story as spooky as it did thrilling. Every part of the plot was well executed, and the growth that we see from the characters feels real in a way that will resonate with teenagers. "Burying Eva Flores" makes my list for top teen reads of the year.
Recommended for:
Fans of Karen M. McManus, anyone who wanted to see more of Pamela on Supernatural, and teens who weren't quite ready to read "Behind Her Eyes" but enjoyed the Netflix show.
Special thanks to NetGalley and to BooksGoSocial for providing me with an Advanced Reader's Copy of "Burying Eva Flores" in exchange for an unbiased review!
Eva Flores is TIKTOK's latest sensation. She posts, and she gets millions of likes, thousands of dollars, and message after message from adoring fans. She is also the bane of Sophia Palmer's existence. When Sophia refused to bow down before the queen bee and do everything required of her to earn Eva's friendship, Eva eviscerated her on social media. She called her a stalker, she copied her hairdo, and she got her fired from her job. When Sophia is gifted a leather journal she thinks nothing of the story she writes about Eva's fall from grace... until she starts to see unlikely and eery parallels between the words she's written and events happening around her in real life. No one could blame her for taking back a little of the power that Eva stole from her. But how far is too far when someone's real life hangs in the balance?
Reaction:
The genre of paranormal thriller is one that I'm still learning to love, but I have to say Jennifer Alsever hit it out of the park with this one. From the text messages, emails, and interviews that were entered in as part of the text, to the multiple points of view that we read in real time as the story unfolded, to the elements of the mystical and fantastic that made this story as spooky as it did thrilling. Every part of the plot was well executed, and the growth that we see from the characters feels real in a way that will resonate with teenagers. "Burying Eva Flores" makes my list for top teen reads of the year.
Recommended for:
Fans of Karen M. McManus, anyone who wanted to see more of Pamela on Supernatural, and teens who weren't quite ready to read "Behind Her Eyes" but enjoyed the Netflix show.
Special thanks to NetGalley and to BooksGoSocial for providing me with an Advanced Reader's Copy of "Burying Eva Flores" in exchange for an unbiased review!
whatvinreads's review
3.0
I was expecting a YA mystery with a decent story but was faced with a magic journal and the curse which in the end didn't get any explanation or any closure.
The story is promising, but the execution is not. the pace is a bit dragged and slow. High school bullying, lies and pettiness colouring this book.
I actually felt a bit bored in the middle of reading this book which is not a good sign. It's so hard to root for one of the characters in this book because none of them is likeable.
Thank you NetGalley, the author and the Publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest reviews
The story is promising, but the execution is not. the pace is a bit dragged and slow. High school bullying, lies and pettiness colouring this book.
I actually felt a bit bored in the middle of reading this book which is not a good sign. It's so hard to root for one of the characters in this book because none of them is likeable.
Thank you NetGalley, the author and the Publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest reviews
kthornette's review
3.0
Thank you, BookSprout, for the ARC!
This was definitely an interesting premise.
Sophia was a fascinating protagonist and I enjoyed reading her deep thoughts. Eva was interesting too with her seemingly antagonistic role in comparison. Both of them had unlikeable traits but they were kinda entertaining to read and how they each had motives for their actions.
My issues with the story lie with the format. It reminded me of Rules For Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall which I actually DNF’d for that reason. This story didn’t feel smooth with the short chapters, changes in format (chapters, video transcripts, tweets), especially with the alternating POVs and timelines. Also the way everyone texted bothered me. Nobody messages like that anymore. The book felt too long. Nothing important was happening so it dragged. I honestly skimmed the first half because it picked up after (and thankfully).
This was definitely an interesting premise.
Sophia was a fascinating protagonist and I enjoyed reading her deep thoughts. Eva was interesting too with her seemingly antagonistic role in comparison. Both of them had unlikeable traits but they were kinda entertaining to read and how they each had motives for their actions.
My issues with the story lie with the format. It reminded me of Rules For Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall which I actually DNF’d for that reason. This story didn’t feel smooth with the short chapters, changes in format (chapters, video transcripts, tweets), especially with the alternating POVs and timelines. Also the way everyone texted bothered me. Nobody messages like that anymore. The book felt too long. Nothing important was happening so it dragged. I honestly skimmed the first half because it picked up after (and thankfully).
aimeecaitlin's review
4.0
although different to what i usually read I could not put this book down. The structure of the book is so clever and really drove the story forward and had me guessing up to the end.
a must read
a must read
neglet's review
5.0
A fun, twisty thriller that keeps you guessing even as you wonder which character you should be rooting for! Loved seeing the characters' individual journeys as they collide in unexpected ways.
ale9417's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
trisha_thomas's review
4.0
3.5 that I'm rounding up. The audio book was great! I was hooked right from Chapter 1. Eva has gone missing. The story is slow to unfold - giving you both the "now" chapters and then ones from the past. There as a full cast for the audio and I loved each unique voice. I also liked the format that made it change when it was a newspaper, show or other report. I loved that the whole time the teacher is called Ambien and I chuckled every time they said it. The story started to get a little odd at the end but I still really loved how it all unfolded. I highly recommend enjoying this as an audio, it was a great read!
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
stitching_ghost's review
4.0
I enjoyed the fact that we got both Sophia's point of view and how others perceived the situation from the outside, but it felt a little clumsily done at time and like some parts should have been edited out.
Sophia suffers from a very very bad case of not like the other girls with a side of not as cool and tough as she thinks she is and other people's perspectives really helped be it just as a break from how insufferable she was for most of the story. At its core this is a story of personal growth with a splash of supernatural for Sophia so it makes sense for her to actually need some growing up but she was really hard to put up with for most of the story. Luckily her friends actually called her out on her BS instead of just being her ride or dies so the relationships didn't seem too fantastical.
Alsever seems to actually understand how the clock app works which was refreshing, I have read way too many authors who could not seem to muster even the most basic understanding of how social media apps work and how people behave on them.
The ending was satisfying on one front but kind of a let down on the other.
3.5 rounded up for Goodreads.
I received an eARC of this book from BooksGoSocial through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Sophia suffers from a very very bad case of not like the other girls with a side of not as cool and tough as she thinks she is and other people's perspectives really helped be it just as a break from how insufferable she was for most of the story. At its core this is a story of personal growth with a splash of supernatural for Sophia so it makes sense for her to actually need some growing up but she was really hard to put up with for most of the story. Luckily her friends actually called her out on her BS instead of just being her ride or dies so the relationships didn't seem too fantastical.
Alsever seems to actually understand how the clock app works which was refreshing, I have read way too many authors who could not seem to muster even the most basic understanding of how social media apps work and how people behave on them.
The ending was satisfying on one front but kind of a let down on the other.
3.5 rounded up for Goodreads.
I received an eARC of this book from BooksGoSocial through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
angieturnsthepages's review
5.0
I loved the mystery of this story. The multiple points of view and alternating writing style between the actual plot and police interviews, texts, and evidence, made for an interesting read that was hard to put down. I was on a rollercoaster of emotions when it came to Sophia, as I admired her unwavering individuality and how she didn’t give in to the pressure of social media, however once she realizes the magic her journal holds you see a more sinister side to her. Now she wields power and has become the main suspect in the disappearance of TikTok star Eva Flores. I love how the story played out all the way up until the end, when you find out exactly how Sophia uses that magic.
If you enjoy catty dialogue, magical realism, mystery, and relevant social issues, you’ll absolutely love this book as it really hits all the marks.
If you enjoy catty dialogue, magical realism, mystery, and relevant social issues, you’ll absolutely love this book as it really hits all the marks.