Scan barcode
elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Also, there is an amazing dog! His name is Tigger and I love him.
Graphic: Death, Car accident, Blood, Medical trauma, Violence, Medical content, Gaslighting, Child death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, Body horror, Death of parent, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Gun violence, Child abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Self harm, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Infertility, Fatphobia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Biphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
djmysteryflavor's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Gore and Violence
starduststyx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Vomit, Child death, Body horror, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Trafficking and Torture
amandadevoursbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Riley's mom is at work. Her classmates at her new school are at homecoming, and Riley is home with her dog. Suddenly, the town catches fire and Riley hops in the car with her dog and evacuates. On the way she picks up a mysterious hot class mate. As they drive across the US, they are chased by mysterious figures, and not is all what it seems. It's a classic road trip, coming of age story that focuses on who the real monsters are.
There was a bit of pacing issues right at the end. It short changed the relationship between the dad and daughter. My biggest issue was mid-book there was just some blatant fat phobia and diet culture that I wish had been handled differently.
If you like YA fantasy, monsters, road trips, forced proximity, bad parents, and the good guys being chased, check this out. You might like it.
If towns going up in flames and killing thousands of people is too much right now, I would suggest skipping this.
Graphic: Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, and Gore
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Body shaming and Sexual harassment
kuurankero's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Body horror, Death, and Vomit
Moderate: Grief and Sexual harassment