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hwerle's review against another edition
The characters were annoying. While I understood the MC's inner turmoil, her inner dialogue was repetative. The side characters Luke and Britney, had absolutely no charm or appeal to them.
It was all purple prose. The author was overly descriptive and somehow didn't actually make a clear picture of what they were refering to. Also, no teenager thinks "the trees look like they couldn't be bothered to grow any father up the moutain side" - and that was the entire book.
Also, this is definitely one of those YA books that truly caters to teenagers. I've read and related to a fair share of YA books, but this one definitely felt more juvenile.
It was all purple prose. The author was overly descriptive and somehow didn't actually make a clear picture of what they were refering to. Also, no teenager thinks "the trees look like they couldn't be bothered to grow any father up the moutain side" - and that was the entire book.
Also, this is definitely one of those YA books that truly caters to teenagers. I've read and related to a fair share of YA books, but this one definitely felt more juvenile.
aisliing's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
2.5
This book felt like a fever dream. Also gave like Jumanji vibes ???: interesting plot and quest but just no reason for any of the stuff that’s happening? Romance felt forced.
vicerry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Fucking hell I love Zach and Cara sm
hamillherself's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
melissaslibraryy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
Love that the romance subplot of the story was between two childhood rivals bc their banter was so cute and from the reader’s perspective you could definitely tell just how much they acted like they didn’t get along knowing Cara and Zach wanted each other🤭 the epilogue ended off on a cliffhanger so I’m interested in seeing what the plot of the potential sequel will look like.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
bookbabecoffeetalks's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The start was great and the chemistry even with the dreaded "miscomputation trope" which drives me up the wall because how on earth do yall not know that you like each other and if i had to hear one more time " oh he just wants to save me from the monster trying to kill me but hes only doing it so i can save him ...... blah blah shut up and kiss.
this is clearly going to be a series (from the set up at the end ) but even this one maybe should have left it for the other ones it was alll too everywhere and too much going on at one time some things a should have been cut.
the writing was really smooth and descriptive but again felt like some cutting was needed some scenes dragged and i felt some of her revelations tiresome as if they were negative (about zach ) she would change it the next chapter.
honestly needed them to make a love realization quicker as it just got annoying but thats me and some readers love miscommunication ..have at it !!
no regrets still liked it a lot and i am 24 so i wasn't the target audience for this so maybe thats it
still will read the second book and would recommend
PS: need a book on Britney and her family no reason needed
this is clearly going to be a series (from the set up at the end ) but even this one maybe should have left it for the other ones it was alll too everywhere and too much going on at one time some things a should have been cut.
the writing was really smooth and descriptive but again felt like some cutting was needed some scenes dragged and i felt some of her revelations tiresome as if they were negative (about zach ) she would change it the next chapter.
honestly needed them to make a love realization quicker as it just got annoying but thats me and some readers love miscommunication ..have at it !!
no regrets still liked it a lot and i am 24 so i wasn't the target audience for this so maybe thats it
still will read the second book and would recommend
PS: need a book on Britney and her family no reason needed
ymosofba6's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
kelseytakara's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jodie34's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
I loved this book so much, the trials they went through to try and solve his death is amazing and had me on tender hooks, had my heart racing in a few places too!
mikijones's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
4.75