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miyataylor_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Blood, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
mishale1's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I really enjoyed this. One of the things I liked best was the found family vibe between Kat and Liam.
When they were 4 and 5 years old, Kat and Liam’s parents met and eloped over the course of a week in Vegas. Liam’s father left them alone in a hotel room saying to Liam “take care of your sister”.
They left the room. They got lost. Kat’s mom was furious and left Liam’s dad immediately. Over a decade passes before Kat and Liam see each other again.
Liam’s dad is still a con man and now Kat’s mom is a jewel thief.
They run into each other on the way to the same party, each has an elaborate plan to con someone at the party.
Liam and Kat are along for the ride. Liam because he got invited by his dad’s girlfriend and Kat because she basically tricks her mom.
Kat’s mom gets sick immediately after they arrive at the party.
And shortly afterwards, someone is shot.
Kat and Liam band together to stay safe and figure out what’s going on. They also connect with Augustus and I loved Augustus too.
I loved seeing the brother and sister vibe for Liam and Kat.
I’d have never guessed the source of all the crimes committed at the party. It got pretty wild for awhile but it kept me guessing.
When they were 4 and 5 years old, Kat and Liam’s parents met and eloped over the course of a week in Vegas. Liam’s father left them alone in a hotel room saying to Liam “take care of your sister”.
They left the room. They got lost. Kat’s mom was furious and left Liam’s dad immediately. Over a decade passes before Kat and Liam see each other again.
Liam’s dad is still a con man and now Kat’s mom is a jewel thief.
They run into each other on the way to the same party, each has an elaborate plan to con someone at the party.
Liam and Kat are along for the ride. Liam because he got invited by his dad’s girlfriend and Kat because she basically tricks her mom.
Kat’s mom gets sick immediately after they arrive at the party.
And shortly afterwards, someone is shot.
Kat and Liam band together to stay safe and figure out what’s going on. They also connect with Augustus and I loved Augustus too.
I loved seeing the brother and sister vibe for Liam and Kat.
I’d have never guessed the source of all the crimes committed at the party. It got pretty wild for awhile but it kept me guessing.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Murder
catlover_booklover2010's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
This is a very good book. This is the first book I have read by Karen m. McManus and I can't wait to read more of her books and her series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Murder
creolelitbelle's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
Kat and Liam are very entertaining, and I love Augustus interacting with their dynamic. For a while, pieces of the plans feel too convenient, but McManus ties it together in a believable way with the master reveal. The story leans almost too far into the trope of removing adults from the playing field. Without that removal, though, everything would happen too quickly and messes would not develop into the intricate excitement that overtakes Kat and Liam's lives. Learning at least partial fates of some players is great. I do wish the ending provided more than wonder at the fate of someone key to the whole puzzle and how Kat and Liam ultimately move on. They are teens who could be unclear on life anyway.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Stalking, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent and Murder
bella_cavicchi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Karen McManus writes, I read. Simple as that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
amberlfaris's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder