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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
This is the third book of the series (the second one being a prequel). This one revisits the fallout of the very first day of Deathcast and the trauma of two guys whose relationships with their fathers have caused some serious mess in their lives.
This story is a lot darker (is that possible) than the previous two. There is less meet cute, and more self-harm. Do not take content warnings lightly as it's quite graphic in places. The anguish does not reach the lows of A LIttle Life by Hanya Yanagihara but it's got some similar elements.
The flow of this one is kind of derailed as it feels like there are preachy little teachable moments peppered all through it. This is a novel stitched through with primers on psychosis and Borderline Personality Disorder. At times the medical model is a bit cringe inducing. This could be really important information for someone, but I'm not that someone.
There is some full-on cheese. Some impossibly supernatural coincidences but I don't hate it.. it's kinda fun and poetic. I love that Silvera has created an entire replacement fandom for his world, where a hugely popular book franchise about a group of young magicians was written by a trans women and has been adapted into an immensely popular screen franchise with dedicated amusement park experiences. And there is another series with werewolves and vampires that glitter.. yeah. Well it lightens the mood, and the geekiness is lovely.
I'm kind of gutted that things end on a cliffhanger, though it's teasing that there is yet more to come for these characters.
This story is a lot darker (is that possible) than the previous two. There is less meet cute, and more self-harm. Do not take content warnings lightly as it's quite graphic in places. The anguish does not reach the lows of A LIttle Life by Hanya Yanagihara but it's got some similar elements.
The flow of this one is kind of derailed as it feels like there are preachy little teachable moments peppered all through it. This is a novel stitched through with primers on psychosis and Borderline Personality Disorder. At times the medical model is a bit cringe inducing. This could be really important information for someone, but I'm not that someone.
There is some full-on cheese. Some impossibly supernatural coincidences but I don't hate it.. it's kinda fun and poetic. I love that Silvera has created an entire replacement fandom for his world, where a hugely popular book franchise about a group of young magicians was written by a trans women and has been adapted into an immensely popular screen franchise with dedicated amusement park experiences. And there is another series with werewolves and vampires that glitter.. yeah. Well it lightens the mood, and the geekiness is lovely.
I'm kind of gutted that things end on a cliffhanger, though it's teasing that there is yet more to come for these characters.
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Raised interesting questions about the suicide, especially when the meaning of death has changed in the works created. At times, there seemed to be too much going on with the characters.
dark
emotional
slow-paced
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Honestly, I don't know what to think about this book. It not only took me a while to get into, but it also was too long for my liking, I don't mind long books but some of the chapters could have been totally avoided.
The fact that Alano has a "power" was a letdown and the way he talks about just didn't seem natural. The ending was a bit over the top and came out of nowhere, but in a way I need to know more. Paz and Alano's relationship seemed a little bit Stockholm Syndrome-y, where Paz is really only staying alive for Alano and then at the end, Alano is only really staying alive for Paz.
This book was geared towards being an ending of the series, with introducing old characters, and the fact it left it on a cliffhanger; I'm annoyed. I love Adam Silvera's books, but honestly this one doesn't make me feel the way the others do.
This book was geared towards being an ending of the series, with introducing old characters, and the fact it left it on a cliffhanger; I'm annoyed. I love Adam Silvera's books, but honestly this one doesn't make me feel the way the others do.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Suicide, Alcohol
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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