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bookshelves4paperelves's review against another edition
3.0
The representation in this book was fantastic, we had plus-sizes characters, queer characters, POC characters, mental health rep, and interracial relationships. Absolutely adored it.
So I did struggle with my thoughts on this a bit. I really did love the complexity of the characters and the writing style was definitely something I found interesting, but some of the twists in the story just fell a bit flat for me.
I think the pacing of the book is what gripped me most, the use of the short chapters made it flow, there wasn’t any points where the pacing was off which is really good in a suspense book.
The mental health representation was perfect for me, it felt accurately written and was tackled in a thoughtful way, props to the author for this.
I honestly think my main issue with this was the lack of ‘wow’ with the twists. I just expected… more?
So I did struggle with my thoughts on this a bit. I really did love the complexity of the characters and the writing style was definitely something I found interesting, but some of the twists in the story just fell a bit flat for me.
I think the pacing of the book is what gripped me most, the use of the short chapters made it flow, there wasn’t any points where the pacing was off which is really good in a suspense book.
The mental health representation was perfect for me, it felt accurately written and was tackled in a thoughtful way, props to the author for this.
I honestly think my main issue with this was the lack of ‘wow’ with the twists. I just expected… more?
alymahob's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
somekindofmiriam's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
zohannah's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lisjng1101's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
reading_is_dreaming's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jessluigi's review against another edition
nvm… DNF at 155 pages in. it was going so well up until luca started acting like sherlock, i just don’t think i work well with books like a good girls guide to murder which is what i would compare this book to they have the same vibes (but i did only get 155 pages in idk about the rest of the book). so sad i had high hopes. my first DNF of the year :(
laurenrebeccanewson's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
fiona_22288's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
rachg671's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
2.5