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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
This book is awful. The title page should have been a litany of trigger warnings. It is a trauma dump that no one asked for. I picked this up on a whim at the library. I should have DNF’d 20 different times. I will likely never return to this author if this is her “style.”
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read The Four if you loved these books:
1. One of Us is Lying, Karen M. McManus
2. The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, E. Lockhart
Set in an English boarding school following 4 new scholarship students who enter the school at 16. This book follows the students as they become good friends and try to navigate the new, toxic, social climate they find themselves in.
The plot was fast paced and exciting, with a lot of shocking moments I wasn't expecting. The found friendship was heartwarming and I felt for all of the 4 main characters, although some parts were slightly unrealistic.
Check the TWs.
ARC review, publish date 11 April 2024
1. One of Us is Lying, Karen M. McManus
2. The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, E. Lockhart
Set in an English boarding school following 4 new scholarship students who enter the school at 16. This book follows the students as they become good friends and try to navigate the new, toxic, social climate they find themselves in.
The plot was fast paced and exciting, with a lot of shocking moments I wasn't expecting. The found friendship was heartwarming and I felt for all of the 4 main characters, although some parts were slightly unrealistic.
Check the TWs.
ARC review, publish date 11 April 2024
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Self harm
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide
The description of this book had me interested. I was ready to go into the dark academia world but I really struggled to connect to this book. Being a 90's HS girl I wanted to connect to someone in this book and I just couldn't, that being said I do think this would work best for someone currently in HS or fresh out of it. The writing is well done in describing locations and situations and I think there is definitely an audience that will connect to this book.
** Thank you NetGalley, Kellie Keel and William Morrow Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. **
** Thank you NetGalley, Kellie Keel and William Morrow Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. **
This was a lot darker than I expected. Each character has different struggles and experiences which have been well thought out. If you're after a thriller that has 13 reasons why vibes I'd recommend this one. It is classed as dark academia but I wouldn't think this would be suitable for anybody below 16
Thank you to HarperCollins for the PR Box for this book, all comments and opinions are my own
Thank you to HarperCollins for the PR Box for this book, all comments and opinions are my own
So many thoughts! I couldn’t stop reading, page after page brought new twists and turns and layers to the plot. Seeing the different relationships develop through this book was amazing, as well as watching the story evolve. I felt for all of the characters, I cried and smiled and screamed. Really recommend.
dark
emotional
fast-paced