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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
This was quite the whirlwind, and history lesson on slashers. I did not really enjoy the essays too much. I didn't get a lot of help from those. Kept me guessing until the end as to the killer ;)
It was def a slow burn and took me a while to get used to the author’s voice + a sense of reading through an unreliable narrator. Totally worth it for the ending though!
Great read! This story grabs you from the beginning and holds your attention and curiosity throughout. The added atmosphere of the protagonist being obsessed with slasher films was a great add, and often added a level of fun to the story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Incest, Pedophilia, Rape
This book is like a punch in the face in the best way possible.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It took a bit to get going for me (I prefer psychological horror to slashers, mostly!) but I truly never knew what was going to happen next and I wanted to see where Jade ended up. By the last 2 chapters, it had me hooked (pun intended) and I teared up a few timws. I'm starting the sequel as soon as I can !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide attempt
Minor: Child abuse, Hate crime
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i'm such a fan of stephen graham jones, he just gets it. once again, i can't wait to read his other books. jade is such a relatable character, with quirks and flaws that made her human. this is a story about wanting to follow the mold, but the mold isn't real, is just a concept, and life will force you down the path you're destined for whether you want it or not. being a final girl isn't assigned to someone, it's forced upon you. jade deserves the world and more!!
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just as I expected, Stephen Graham Jones knocked it out of the park again. Jade is an incredible character, and I'm looking forward to reading the next two books to spend even more time with her. I took off half a star because I got really attached to a side character and never even got to learn his name, and that is an unforgivable sin.