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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Got a physical arc of this one. It started strong and I had high hopes but then just went flat.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to NetGalley, Hachette Children's Group and Hodder Children's Books for the advanced copy to read & review.
This was good, really good in fact, it just lacked that little bit extra to make it brilliant and be a 5 star read.
I really enjoyed how the book flowed through the characters, giving us the story but through a variety of eyes instead of just one narrator. It also meant I felt more of an attachment to them, as I wasn't just hearing about them second or third hand.
And the writing was good, it was really easy to read and follow the story through despite the changing of characters to narrate.
But the plot is where I felt a tiny bit let down, it was a great idea and I loved the premise I just wish the author had delved a bit more into The Speaker and Aaron and the backstory there. Especially since there were parts that didn't feel like they concluded and left me confused and wanting more.
That being said, I really enjoyed the way this book gave me chills and put me on edge and it was definitely a worthwhile read!
This was good, really good in fact, it just lacked that little bit extra to make it brilliant and be a 5 star read.
I really enjoyed how the book flowed through the characters, giving us the story but through a variety of eyes instead of just one narrator. It also meant I felt more of an attachment to them, as I wasn't just hearing about them second or third hand.
And the writing was good, it was really easy to read and follow the story through despite the changing of characters to narrate.
But the plot is where I felt a tiny bit let down, it was a great idea and I loved the premise I just wish the author had delved a bit more into The Speaker and Aaron and the backstory there. Especially since there were parts that didn't feel like they concluded and left me confused and wanting more.
That being said, I really enjoyed the way this book gave me chills and put me on edge and it was definitely a worthwhile read!
Adolescent Ted Bundy meets suspense with a let down. 3/5
That opening chapter had me sat! It also gave me nightmares. 4/5.
This is one of the most tense stories I’ve read in quite some time. It starts out with a jaw-clenching scenario that sets the stage for the insanity that follows.
Aaron is a high school student and a clandestine social media influence. He tries to keep that a secret but is poured by one of a group of friends at a new school.
The situation spirals into insanity. Old habits die hard, and Aaron is focused on repeating a recent multiple murder of his new group of friends and a teacher who’s getting under his skin.
Adam Cesare is very talented. His focus on cults and the group mentality of individuals drawn to them is reminiscent of today’s America.
Relentless and fast paced. It shouldn’t take long to finish this book.
Aaron is a high school student and a clandestine social media influence. He tries to keep that a secret but is poured by one of a group of friends at a new school.
The situation spirals into insanity. Old habits die hard, and Aaron is focused on repeating a recent multiple murder of his new group of friends and a teacher who’s getting under his skin.
Adam Cesare is very talented. His focus on cults and the group mentality of individuals drawn to them is reminiscent of today’s America.
Relentless and fast paced. It shouldn’t take long to finish this book.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Just didn’t want to spend that much first person narration with a psycho
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexual content, Mass/school shootings, Gaslighting
Minor: Gun violence, Homophobia, Suicide, Vomit, Islamophobia