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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
This was an interesting book. I like that it was told part in podcast format and part in present day reveals. I enjoyed the twists and turns and it kept me invested the entire way.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGallery for a chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Well… to be completely honest? I did not enjoy this at all. I skipped probably half of it because it was not important to the plot, the writing was really good for a debut novel, but the entire story just did not do it for me. The only reason I finished this book was to find out who did it, the person who I had already sussed out from their first introduction. So to say the least, it wasn’t a surprise for me. The ‘plot-twists’ never did it for me, not once was I enthralled by this novel, it didn’t grasp me or make me feel I couldn’t put it down.
I was irritated by the constant use of ‘my ex-girlfriend’ and ‘my ex best-friend’ to describe two characters that we already knew the name of, like I’m pretty sure those descriptions were used more than their actual names. I also feel things weren’t completely tied up in the end because a certain persons body was never found so I felt I was still missing a sense of closure.
Safe to say, this was definitely a cheap version of AGGGTM, but I have seen other reviews and some people have really enjoyed this novel, so of course give it a go.
Well… to be completely honest? I did not enjoy this at all. I skipped probably half of it because it was not important to the plot, the writing was really good for a debut novel, but the entire story just did not do it for me. The only reason I finished this book was to find out who did it, the person who I had already sussed out from their first introduction. So to say the least, it wasn’t a surprise for me. The ‘plot-twists’ never did it for me, not once was I enthralled by this novel, it didn’t grasp me or make me feel I couldn’t put it down.
I was irritated by the constant use of ‘my ex-girlfriend’ and ‘my ex best-friend’ to describe two characters that we already knew the name of, like I’m pretty sure those descriptions were used more than their actual names. I also feel things weren’t completely tied up in the end because a certain persons body was never found so I felt I was still missing a sense of closure.
Safe to say, this was definitely a cheap version of AGGGTM, but I have seen other reviews and some people have really enjoyed this novel, so of course give it a go.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.5. Be Gay+Solve Crimes=Fun Times. A few “maybe I’m too old for this YA stuff” moments, but that was a damn good debut. Best YA thriller I’ve ever read. Hand down.
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OMG I READ THIS AFTER VANPIRE BEACH AND THERE ARE DEVERAUX INDUSTRIES IN IT. AHHH!!!
Panic aside, I have a new monthly read. This was the best book I've ever read, with many plot twists and close-the-book moments. I aspire to be Iris, and this is 100% going on the fav book list. Monthly reading! :)
OMG I READ THIS AFTER VANPIRE BEACH AND THERE ARE DEVERAUX INDUSTRIES IN IT. AHHH!!!
Panic aside, I have a new monthly read. This was the best book I've ever read, with many plot twists and close-the-book moments. I aspire to be Iris, and this is 100% going on the fav book list. Monthly reading! :)
Got 82% of the way through this book so I feel familiar enough with it to write a review. These are texts I sent to my boyfriend while reading this book because I don’t have much else to say:
Fuck you Iris Blackthorn you are the dumbest wannabe detective alive
IRIS BLACKTHORN I FUCKING HATE YOU
Fuck you Iris Blackthorn you are the dumbest wannabe detective alive
IRIS BLACKTHORN I FUCKING HATE YOU
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Grief
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Vomit, Car accident
medium-paced