viictoriaa's review against another edition
3.0
i wanted to connect with the characters so bad but i just couldn’t :(
i enjoyed the story a lot though, it was well written and the plot was really enjoyable. the way the setting was described made me feel like i was physically there, really liked the vibes
i didn’t understand some of the authors choices; like oliver’s family (like caroline having an eating disorder and that being mentioned a lot), and why james and oliver were in love the whole time but didn’t actually displayed it. i would’ve loved a lot more of inner dialogue of oliver thinking about james
in the end, it was a good book but i didn’t feel like i had time with the characters to really get to know them; it was more plot heavy but the book felt like it was written for a character driven book. that was a bit disappointing for me :(
i enjoyed the story a lot though, it was well written and the plot was really enjoyable. the way the setting was described made me feel like i was physically there, really liked the vibes
i didn’t understand some of the authors choices; like oliver’s family (like caroline having an eating disorder and that being mentioned a lot), and why james and oliver were in love the whole time but didn’t actually displayed it. i would’ve loved a lot more of inner dialogue of oliver thinking about james
in the end, it was a good book but i didn’t feel like i had time with the characters to really get to know them; it was more plot heavy but the book felt like it was written for a character driven book. that was a bit disappointing for me :(
jsledz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nurisbooks'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
book_slay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Alcohol, Biphobia, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Violence, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, and Murder
avamacmillan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jazzyismuysnazzyygay's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jodikay's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
miriversen's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5
This book was a very good book, and it was able to keep me hanging on for more.
The character building and switching timelines was perfect for the storyline, and the author did a great job detailing events and referencing the past (as if I lived it with the narrator) without leaving me confused.
The only reason this book didn’t get a 5 star rating was because I’m personally more of a tension girl. While there is a decent amount of tension throughout, I just couldn’t help but feeling like I wanted more.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. With dark academia, complicated young-adult relationships, and Shakespeare, you just can’t go wrong reading this.
This book was a very good book, and it was able to keep me hanging on for more.
The character building and switching timelines was perfect for the storyline, and the author did a great job detailing events and referencing the past (as if I lived it with the narrator) without leaving me confused.
The only reason this book didn’t get a 5 star rating was because I’m personally more of a tension girl. While there is a decent amount of tension throughout, I just couldn’t help but feeling like I wanted more.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. With dark academia, complicated young-adult relationships, and Shakespeare, you just can’t go wrong reading this.
kaiaconstantinides's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse
fabulousfox's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5