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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I found the writing in this one particularly witty (and the audiobook narrator always nails the delivery). The story of course is not super realistic but I still enjoyed it like the others
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
next book when
also did we ever find out the point of the button??? it seems like it was built up to be this huge clue and then never reappeared
also did we ever find out the point of the button??? it seems like it was built up to be this huge clue and then never reappeared
Stevie Bell is back and in top form as a trip to England leads her to solving an axe murder from the 1990s. Maureen Johnson does a fabulous job balancing mystery elements with YA ones; the murder mystery is at the center of the story, but at the same time, the teen characters are grappling with the realities of senior year and deciding where to go next, while Stevie navigates her changing romantic relationships with David. David remains my least favorite character, but it's more than made up for by the rest of the cast, which includes Stevie, her delightful group of friends, and a host of new characters introduced in this book. Nate gets a particularly lovely moment in this one. The depictions of living with anxiety are as spot-on as they were in previous installments. The Nine, the group of friends at the center of the mystery, sparkle with personality both as individuals and somehow even more so as a group. This is clearly a book written by someone with deep personal connections to England, long-distance relationships, and theatre because the verisimilitude with those aspects is off the charts. All in all, a highly satisfying entry in a personal favorite series.
Definitely not my favorite of the series so far. I liked the change of scenery but the mystery was subpar. Seems like there will be another one though.
mysterious
slow-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
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes