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willowmae's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Pretty good, very spooky at parts and kept me reading
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death of parent, Death, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
howlinglibraries's review against another edition
3.0
This had some great horror elements, and I liked the writing for the most part (Kaitlyn did come off as extremely pretentious sometimes, but honestly, so did I at that age lol), but I have very mixed feelings about some parts of it. I'd say this was a 3.5 star read for me, but I have to round down to 3 because I found the big twist really predictable and the characters felt flat and one-dimensional for the most part.
All of that aside, I had fun reading this and I'm very excited to read Dawn's newer books! I have a strong feeling those will be more suited to me and I'm glad I picked this one up.
Buddy read with the wonderful Sam and Ashley! 🥰
✨ Representation: Kaitlyn/Carly has DID (inspired by the author's family member but I can't speak to the quality of the representation), implications of a queer main character
All of that aside, I had fun reading this and I'm very excited to read Dawn's newer books! I have a strong feeling those will be more suited to me and I'm glad I picked this one up.
Buddy read with the wonderful Sam and Ashley! 🥰
✨ Representation: Kaitlyn/Carly has DID (inspired by the author's family member but I can't speak to the quality of the representation), implications of a queer main character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Self harm, Ableism, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
fiona_gs's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Love the different layout of the book makes it quick to read and also drags you in to the world. As a horror snob it was brilliant that there is finally a YA horror the finish as I horror should finish so satisfying. The main character (Carly/Kaitlyn) are well developed and the book makes sure you are highly invested in these characters as well as the small group of secondary character though not as well define gives more mystery around the story. Wish there was a screen adaptation of this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Blood, and Mental illness
Moderate: Chronic illness and Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
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