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This one caught my eye over on Amazon and now I've ended up with most of the authors other books. Can't beat finding a new author. The simple cover and the short blurb on the front caught my eye. This was brilliantly written a spooky, dark, deadly, twisted, clever and haunting young adult story.
I bloody loved it! I was dragged in. 10 teens on a remote island for a weekend full of parties where noone knows where they are... That was their first mistake noone knew they were there. The second mistake? Ever believing they were there for parties and fun. Straight from the first night wierd things and situations start to happen and from then you're trapped. 10 soon becomes 9... 9 soon becomes 8... All while a massive storm is happening around them.
Who is doing this? Who is next? Will any of them survive? Seriously gripping, thrilling, tense an edge of your seat read. I don't want to say much more about the story itself but its very clever, cunning and all planned down to a T. Crafty. The outcome I never saw...
Do you want to know what happened that weekend? Reckon you would survive? Reckon you will figure it out? Dive in and find out... I really enjoyed it. A well deserved four stars from me. I cannot wait to read the rest of thid authors books now if they're as good as this. Highly recommend.
I bloody loved it! I was dragged in. 10 teens on a remote island for a weekend full of parties where noone knows where they are... That was their first mistake noone knew they were there. The second mistake? Ever believing they were there for parties and fun. Straight from the first night wierd things and situations start to happen and from then you're trapped. 10 soon becomes 9... 9 soon becomes 8... All while a massive storm is happening around them.
Who is doing this? Who is next? Will any of them survive? Seriously gripping, thrilling, tense an edge of your seat read. I don't want to say much more about the story itself but its very clever, cunning and all planned down to a T. Crafty. The outcome I never saw...
Do you want to know what happened that weekend? Reckon you would survive? Reckon you will figure it out? Dive in and find out... I really enjoyed it. A well deserved four stars from me. I cannot wait to read the rest of thid authors books now if they're as good as this. Highly recommend.
I love all the creepiness in this book, although it was a little too similar to And Then There Were None for my taste. I wish it wouldn't have followed the book so closely!
3.5 ⭐️
This was a retelling of And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Although I had never read ATTWN, in which this book was based, I still enjoyed the story. I am a fan of closed-circle mysteries (I think that's the term that applies to this story), so that helps, but I just needed more from this story that a YA novel can't provide. I was pleasantly surprised by the gore factor and I didn't guess the ending. So those are points in favor of this story.
Overall, the plot didn't go as far as I needed it to and I would be liked it more, probably, if it weren't YA. So basically, I just need to read the original by Agatha Christie.
This was a retelling of And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Although I had never read ATTWN, in which this book was based, I still enjoyed the story. I am a fan of closed-circle mysteries (I think that's the term that applies to this story), so that helps, but I just needed more from this story that a YA novel can't provide. I was pleasantly surprised by the gore factor and I didn't guess the ending. So those are points in favor of this story.
Overall, the plot didn't go as far as I needed it to and I would be liked it more, probably, if it weren't YA. So basically, I just need to read the original by Agatha Christie.
Spooky and quick read for Halloween. While I liked the main character, since she was level-headed and smart, (basically the ONLY one that kept her cool) she kept pining for a guy with her instead of worrying and freaking out that teens were dying around her. I'm a HUGE fan of romance, so it's weird that it bothered me. I think being in that situation I would be freaked out just a "bit" more. Actually . . . traumatized would be the right word. :) Overall, good creepy mystery.
*Content Warning: Well, people die, obviously. In several different ways, but not too graphic. And there is some strong language for sure.
*Content Warning: Well, people die, obviously. In several different ways, but not too graphic. And there is some strong language for sure.
Meg and her bestie Minnie are heading to the home of one of their schoolmates to spend their winter break partying. The remote house shares a small island with 1 other house, separated by an isthmus. The hostess of the party is not able to make the last ferry of the night to the island, so the 10 kids already there decide to start the party on their own. While looking for some entertainment, they come across a DVD with an ominous message. Not sure what to think of it, they head to bed for the night but it isn’t long before they start dying, one at a time.
The characters were not a big selling point for me. I don’t think I liked one of them. The two main characters, Minnie and Meg, were both annoying. Minnie was whiny, grumpy, selfish and territorial (all of which Meg contributed to her bipolar disorder) and Meg was a two-faced martyr. All she did was think (or talk about) how much Minnie relied on her, how important she was to Minnie and how much Minnie needed her protection. While to herself, or in her journal, all she did was bitch about her. T.J., the love interest of both Meg and Minnie, was blah. He couldn’t man up and confess his feelings for one, both or neither of them, and was all “kicked puppy” about Meg canceling their date months ago. The others, whom we didn’t get to know as well, were boring, inconsiderate or just plain mean. I suppose we didn’t have much time to get to know them, but the bottom line was, I didn’t care that they were dying.
The dialogue was standard teen, with an ocassional bad word, but nothing too offensive. The deaths, on the other hand, were pretty gross. Not bloody or gory, but descriptive. Once the dying started, I had to chuckle at their combined stupidity; what’s the one thing you should not do when people start dying? Split up. What do they do? Yep, you guessed it. The action was suspenseful and I stayed up until midnight one weeknight, just so I could find out whodunit. I guessed the whole way through the book, but I was still surprised by who the killer turned out to be.
I didn’t read the book(s) that Ten was based on, so I don’t know if it follows their plot exactly, but it reminded me of the Scream movies. Nobody is safe and it isn’t long before they start turning on each other.
I love the cover, it’s very moody. It sets the tone of the story, with the desolate house and dark colors.
The sum up:
Suspenseful and fast-paced, Ten is a fun read to curl up with on a stormy evening.
The characters were not a big selling point for me. I don’t think I liked one of them. The two main characters, Minnie and Meg, were both annoying. Minnie was whiny, grumpy, selfish and territorial (all of which Meg contributed to her bipolar disorder) and Meg was a two-faced martyr. All she did was think (or talk about) how much Minnie relied on her, how important she was to Minnie and how much Minnie needed her protection. While to herself, or in her journal, all she did was bitch about her. T.J., the love interest of both Meg and Minnie, was blah. He couldn’t man up and confess his feelings for one, both or neither of them, and was all “kicked puppy” about Meg canceling their date months ago. The others, whom we didn’t get to know as well, were boring, inconsiderate or just plain mean. I suppose we didn’t have much time to get to know them, but the bottom line was, I didn’t care that they were dying.
The dialogue was standard teen, with an ocassional bad word, but nothing too offensive. The deaths, on the other hand, were pretty gross. Not bloody or gory, but descriptive. Once the dying started, I had to chuckle at their combined stupidity; what’s the one thing you should not do when people start dying? Split up. What do they do? Yep, you guessed it. The action was suspenseful and I stayed up until midnight one weeknight, just so I could find out whodunit. I guessed the whole way through the book, but I was still surprised by who the killer turned out to be.
I didn’t read the book(s) that Ten was based on, so I don’t know if it follows their plot exactly, but it reminded me of the Scream movies. Nobody is safe and it isn’t long before they start turning on each other.
I love the cover, it’s very moody. It sets the tone of the story, with the desolate house and dark colors.
The sum up:
Suspenseful and fast-paced, Ten is a fun read to curl up with on a stormy evening.
Really good mystery. I was guessing til the end. Pretty much an average slasher.
3.5★
su inicio y final no me gustaron ok
Reseña extendida ft spoilers:
Desde que leí que la protagonista tenía un diario supe que no iba a ir bien la cosa. Consejo si alguien lee esto, usen un diario virtual con contraseña o códigos en un diario físico.
Acerca de la evolución que esperaba ver en la amistad de Meg y Minnie pues no hubo.
《No es que Minnie fuese mala amiga, solo que en muchas ocasiones era incapaz de ver más allá de su propio dolor y sus propias necesidades.》
Golpeó muy en lo personal y por eso el final me chocó más, qué pasó ahi.
El real asesino fue un bueno y.
EL FINAL SI ESO, COMO QUE CONSECUENCIA HERMOSA? Es algo que yo pensaría como final "feliz" pero que la protagonista lo piense es muy no sé, fuera de tono.
Por cierto, pobre Kumiko y Gunner los mataron por laburar y por ser amigo de alguien.
su inicio y final no me gustaron ok
Reseña extendida ft spoilers:
Desde que leí que la protagonista tenía un diario supe que no iba a ir bien la cosa. Consejo si alguien lee esto, usen un diario virtual con contraseña o códigos en un diario físico.
Acerca de la evolución que esperaba ver en la amistad de Meg y Minnie pues no hubo.
《No es que Minnie fuese mala amiga, solo que en muchas ocasiones era incapaz de ver más allá de su propio dolor y sus propias necesidades.》
Golpeó muy en lo personal y por eso el final me chocó más, qué pasó ahi.
El real asesino fue un bueno y.
EL FINAL SI ESO, COMO QUE CONSECUENCIA HERMOSA? Es algo que yo pensaría como final "feliz" pero que la protagonista lo piense es muy no sé, fuera de tono.
Por cierto, pobre Kumiko y Gunner los mataron por laburar y por ser amigo de alguien.
Gretchen McNeil's debut novel, Possess, is one of my favorite YA horror stories. As soon as I heard about Ten I knew I had to read it. I'm happy to say that I loved Ten even more than I loved Possess.
Ten is pretty much a horror movie in book form. It's fast-paced, terrifying, and will have you on the edge of your seat. There were times when I wanted to yell at the characters because they definitely did some stupid stuff but I expected that. It didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story.
The best thing about Ten is how quick a read it is. The chapters are short which made it seem even shorter. It's an impossible book to put down and it will only take an hour or so to read. Sure I love a good 500 page book but on a rainy day, Ten is the book to go for.
The plot is a little predictable but I was never 100 percent certain as to who the killer was. I kept second guessing myself and I definitely guessed the wrong person a few times. The story was full of twists and turns that I never saw coming and I loved that about it.
Meg was a strong main character. She was one of the first people to realize what was going on. She was one of the only people who kept a clear head throughout the murders and she always had good ideas as to how to help save them. She was just really likable, smart, witty, and kind. She was one of the things I liked most about the book.
Overall, Ten is a must-read for horror fans. And even if you aren't a horror fan, I'd recommend this one. It's not too scary but it will definitely leave you checking around corners and leaving lights on.
Ten is pretty much a horror movie in book form. It's fast-paced, terrifying, and will have you on the edge of your seat. There were times when I wanted to yell at the characters because they definitely did some stupid stuff but I expected that. It didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story.
The best thing about Ten is how quick a read it is. The chapters are short which made it seem even shorter. It's an impossible book to put down and it will only take an hour or so to read. Sure I love a good 500 page book but on a rainy day, Ten is the book to go for.
The plot is a little predictable but I was never 100 percent certain as to who the killer was. I kept second guessing myself and I definitely guessed the wrong person a few times. The story was full of twists and turns that I never saw coming and I loved that about it.
Meg was a strong main character. She was one of the first people to realize what was going on. She was one of the only people who kept a clear head throughout the murders and she always had good ideas as to how to help save them. She was just really likable, smart, witty, and kind. She was one of the things I liked most about the book.
Overall, Ten is a must-read for horror fans. And even if you aren't a horror fan, I'd recommend this one. It's not too scary but it will definitely leave you checking around corners and leaving lights on.
I received a copy of the book through FirstReads, a Goodreads giveaway.
Holy CRAP!!! This book was really good!! To me, it doesn't seem like this is your typical scary book, it's original! Which is awesome! Right when you think you know who the killer is, crazy shit happens and you're left bewildered! If you read this book and know who the killer is right from the start, you're either re-reading it, someone told you or you have really, really, really good guessing abilities. I was baffled when the killer was revealed. And no, I won't say who the killer is, because that would just ruin everything!! And I hate people who ruin things and I don't want to hate myself.
Honestly, if you are really pumped to read this and you think you will enjoy it, you probably will. I was so excited to read this and I'm so happy I didn't have to wait until September. The only thing about this book that I didn't like was there were some spelling mistakes and words missing but that probably because I have and uncorrected proof.
Go read this book though when it comes out. Just do it.
Holy CRAP!!! This book was really good!! To me, it doesn't seem like this is your typical scary book, it's original! Which is awesome! Right when you think you know who the killer is, crazy shit happens and you're left bewildered! If you read this book and know who the killer is right from the start, you're either re-reading it, someone told you or you have really, really, really good guessing abilities. I was baffled when the killer was revealed. And no, I won't say who the killer is, because that would just ruin everything!! And I hate people who ruin things and I don't want to hate myself.
Honestly, if you are really pumped to read this and you think you will enjoy it, you probably will. I was so excited to read this and I'm so happy I didn't have to wait until September. The only thing about this book that I didn't like was there were some spelling mistakes and words missing but that probably because I have and uncorrected proof.
Go read this book though when it comes out. Just do it.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated