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llburnett94's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
blossom16's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Enjoyed the book but the ending wasn't that great to me. I wish there were more hints at the beginning of the book about what the twist was, because it seemed a bit random.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
shelbert's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.5
This book was mostly good but the ending was not satisfying.
There could have been so much more added that could have made this better. But with that being said, I really liked the idea of the book, it did keep me on my toes.
I am disappointed with how it wrapped up. There are still questions that will never be answered. I felt like this book could have been so much better.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
heremireadz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse
Moderate: Murder
typedtruths's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
major flop. one of the most underwhelming mysteries i have ever read. not a shred of atmosphere or entertainment. i was most invested in maya reconnecting with her heritage and dealing with her trauma. and the twist? laughable
▷ Representation: Maya (mc) is Guatemalan-American and has insomnia and substance addictions.
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▷ Representation: Maya (mc) is Guatemalan-American and has insomnia and substance addictions.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
Moderate: Grief, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Vomit, and Gun violence
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Terminal illness
➸ Trigger warnings for psychological domestic and child abuse mentioned, alcoholism and substance addiction discussed, insomnia and nightmares, alcohol consumption and abuse, graphic drug use and abuse (recreational and medicinal), a parent with a terminal illness mentioned, emesis, death of a father from gun violence recounted, death of an aunt from an overdose mentioned, murder of a best friend recounted, and loss of autonomy (abuse of hypnotherapy).amberacks12's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Not gonna lie, this book was anti climatic. There was a lot of build up and then just, poof, it’s done. I’m kind of left feeling underwhelmed and like the story is unresolved. I do feel like Ana Reyes has a lot of potential as a writer, but I don’t think this one really hit as hard as I was promised it would.
And maybe I feel unresolved because of my own skepticism when it comes to certain aspects of the resolution that I will not mention. But I don’t think enough attention was given to how everything is resolved, and more just ends up feeling hand wavy.
Plus, as a thriller, I didn’t ever feel that Maya was really in much danger, except from herself.
That being said, I really enjoyed the tone and writing style, I liked Maya as a character and as a narrator, and I felt like the character aspects of this story were well developed. Each character felt distinct, and I could sense Maya’s imperfections and possible unreliabilities. I also liked the dreamlike quality of the writing, with flashbacks happening interspersed between the present day narration. It added to the sense of unease I’m sure Maya felt.
So, overall, it was fine.
Enjoyment: 3
Educational Value: 3
Emotional Impact: 2
And maybe I feel unresolved because of my own skepticism when it comes to certain aspects of the resolution that I will not mention. But I don’t think enough attention was given to how everything is resolved, and more just ends up feeling hand wavy.
Plus, as a thriller, I didn’t ever feel that Maya was really in much danger, except from herself.
That being said, I really enjoyed the tone and writing style, I liked Maya as a character and as a narrator, and I felt like the character aspects of this story were well developed. Each character felt distinct, and I could sense Maya’s imperfections and possible unreliabilities. I also liked the dreamlike quality of the writing, with flashbacks happening interspersed between the present day narration. It added to the sense of unease I’m sure Maya felt.
So, overall, it was fine.
Enjoyment: 3
Educational Value: 3
Emotional Impact: 2
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Addiction
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Drug abuse
Minor: Murder, Stalking, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
justinecarmela's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I wanted to like this and was genuinely intrigued, but the solution to the mystery was, I’m sorry, dumb. Too far-fetched and nonsensical.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Drug abuse
dbonadio's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Toxic relationship
tamara_joy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Vomit, Classism, and Death
Minor: Grief, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
capriqueen's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A compelling mystery. I guessed what was happening about halfway through but it was still interesting. The flashback chapters were more interesting than the present day chapters, which started to drag around the middle. End felt a little lackluster
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Moderate: Gaslighting and Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent