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The Woods Are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins

21 reviews

reedandright's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Body horror, Violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Stalking, Death, and Gun violence

Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Kidnapping

Minor: Excrement, Racism, Gaslighting, Torture, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Car accident, Cursing, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Vomit, and Infertility

rorunyon96's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Kidnapping, Stalking, Blood, Death, Violence, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, and Sexual assault

Minor: Sexual violence, Death of parent, Rape, and Abandonment

greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual assault, Stalking, Vomit, Violence, Blood, Death, Excrement, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Physical abuse, and Rape

jyllibean's review against another edition

There was a certain point where the book stopped making any sense and I was just kind of over it

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Stalking, Mental illness, and Car accident

clarethajoanne's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Violence, and Stalking

Minor: Murder, Death, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Rape, Car accident, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

hannanni41's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Two girls who know nothing about the outdoors decide to go backpacking, fight the entire time, then get chased by stereotypical "evil hillbillies" who want to SA and kill them. This was an aggravating read and I wish I DNF-ed it

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Stalking, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Rape

Moderate: Toxic friendship

amberv92's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

Book was horribly written the start of the book is just whiny teenagers going on a hike before college. The author took forever to even get to what the story is about. Basically you might as well just watch the hills have eyes because that’s 10x better then this book. The author completely tried to go for the Hills have Eyes plot and failed miserably.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Body horror, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Blood, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Violence, Gore, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Stalking

agameofbooksblog's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

"The Woods Are Always Watching" by Stephanie Perkins is a gripping and atmospheric young adult thriller that had me hooked from start to finish. This book showcases Perkins' versatility as an author, taking a departure from her usual contemporary romance and diving into the realm of suspense and mystery. With its intense pacing, well-crafted suspense, and an intriguing premise, this novel easily earns its well-deserved five-star rating.

Perkins excels at creating a chilling and foreboding atmosphere, making the woods a character in its own right. The setting is beautifully described, evoking a sense of unease and making the reader feel like they are right alongside the characters, navigating the eerie and treacherous forest. The main characters, Abby and Gretchen, are relatable and well-developed, drawing readers into their personal struggles and fears. The alternating perspectives provide insight into their thoughts and motivations, adding depth to their experiences and heightening the tension as the mystery unravels.

The plot is intricately woven, with twists and turns that kept me guessing until the final pages. Perkins skillfully builds suspense, balancing moments of quiet unease with pulse-pounding action. The story explores themes of friendship, trauma, and survival, all while keeping readers on the edge of their seats. "The Woods Are Always Watching" is a thrilling and satisfying read that will appeal to fans of both mystery and psychological suspense. Perkins' venture into this genre proves her storytelling versatility and solidifies her as a talented author capable of delivering captivating narratives across different genres.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Gore, Blood, Body horror, Death, Murder, Violence, and Misogyny

Moderate: Death of parent, Stalking, Sexual assault, and Car accident

Minor: Vomit

maxymoo's review against another edition

sad

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

0.75

scathing review coming soon <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Gore, Violence, Stalking, and Gun violence

Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, and Murder

jessicasophie's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Murder, Gun violence, Stalking, Medical trauma, Gore, Body horror, and Violence

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

Minor: Alcohol and Addiction