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3.21 AVERAGE
3.21 AVERAGE
I am the biggest Ellen Hopkins fan. I own all her books and intend to keep buying them but this book was not her best by any means. I had high hopes for her trying the traditional writing style but she needs to go back to her poem form. That's why people like her, because she is different. The info that is give on the cover makes this book to sound like it will be a thriller. It was anything but that. She had a lot to work with and just let it all die. The ending was the worst part. It was like she go to a set amount of pages then gave up. She needs to stick with what she knows (sex, drugs, teens, abuse) not suspense.
It took me a minute to get interested in this book. Definitely not what I was expecting from Ellen Hopkins but to me it was a good read other then the ending was horrible! I kind of hope she writes a sequel to it because I feel like I was left hanging. I will always be a die hard fan of Ellen Hopkins and think that this book should be rated more highly!
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
This was coming along so nicely! I had no idea where it was headed which is always appreciated and then it's nearing the end and there still hasn't been a hint of resolution, then BOOM and it's over. So lame. Another big issue I had, every single guy Tara encounters is a massive jerk. I would roll my eyes after each confrontation.
Although....
SPOILER
Although....
SPOILER
Spoiler
Maybe that's just Tara's perception/affect which makes sense since she's loco!
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Medical content, Alcohol
More of a 3.5 as it's obviously setting up for a longer story. Slow burning intrigue with no resolution.
Loved it.. ending shocked me! I could not put it down! Ellen Hopkins is my all time favorite author!
Wow, just a colossal waste of time. What's up with the ending? It seemed like "ok I've hit my word count, let's end the book NOW."
This book was incredible. Knowing there's a sociopath somewhere but not knowing which character *for sure* keeps you guessing. It is very, very well done. The first prose work I've read by Ellen Hopkins, but by no means a disappointment!