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lydiahephzibah's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-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
3.25
Setting: Idaho
Rep: lesbian protagonist
It's always hard to read a book by a 5* author that doesn't meet the expectation - this is still a solid story - but it didn't have the magic of Courtney's first two books. For me, there were too many characters and POVs (though it's all third person). I would've much preferred if it was told only from Devin's point of view and focused more on her and Sheridan as I didn't really care about Aidan/Hannah/Ollie so the story felt bogged down by them. There was just something lacking with this one and I'm disappointed but can't pinpoint what it was.
Rep: lesbian protagonist
It's always hard to read a book by a 5* author that doesn't meet the expectation - this is still a solid story - but it didn't have the magic of Courtney's first two books. For me, there were too many characters and POVs (though it's all third person). I would've much preferred if it was told only from Devin's point of view and focused more on her and Sheridan as I didn't really care about Aidan/Hannah/Ollie so the story felt bogged down by them. There was just something lacking with this one and I'm disappointed but can't pinpoint what it was.
hmbb99's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
4.25
What the Woods Took by Courtney Gould starts off with a rush of activity as Devin is being forcibly kidnapped in the middle of the night. She quickly goes into survival mode of flight or fight. Until she finds herself in the wilderness with a bunch of other kids who are also in survival mode, then Devin has to decide if she should flee or stay and help the others.
This is a fast paced thriller that takes place in a remote, creepy environment. The teens have to learn from each other and rely on each other to survive, which is difficult for them considering their past traumas. The teens have to deal with these past traumas and the the trauma of the wilderness. Will they survive or destroy each other in the process?
I really enjoyed this creepy, tense atmospheric story. The details made you feel as though you were right in the woods with Devin and the other teens. You could feel their emotions burnt into the pages of the story. I look forward to reading more by Courtney Gould in the future.
Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Wednesday Books for the advanced copy of the book. The opinions are my own.
This is a fast paced thriller that takes place in a remote, creepy environment. The teens have to learn from each other and rely on each other to survive, which is difficult for them considering their past traumas. The teens have to deal with these past traumas and the the trauma of the wilderness. Will they survive or destroy each other in the process?
I really enjoyed this creepy, tense atmospheric story. The details made you feel as though you were right in the woods with Devin and the other teens. You could feel their emotions burnt into the pages of the story. I look forward to reading more by Courtney Gould in the future.
Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Wednesday Books for the advanced copy of the book. The opinions are my own.
maeflowerreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
booksbeyondthebinary's review
I’m withholding my review until the demands made by Readers for Accountability are met.
hopelikeyou's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
five amazing, incredible, stay-up-all-night, can't-stop-reading stars! this book was truly everything i wanted, and it won't leave me for a long time.
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