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enmcurrie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I thought it was a great mystery, I’ve read way worse. I actually quite enjoyed this book and almost read it in one sitting. It was so interesting to try and find out how each of the cheerleaders really died. I also loved how it included Monica (one of the cheerleader’s sisters) coming to terms with the fact that her sister (Jen) really did commit suicide, since Monica couldn’t imagine her sister, with a seemingly perfect life, wanting to leave the world. There were little snippets of Jen’s perspective sprinkled in the book, which I think really added to the novel, as the reader ended up getting some information before Monica did. It helped with the understanding. Jen’s storyline was beautiful in a sense, but of course heart wrenchingly sad.
The only problems I had with this book are as follows:
- Too many characters, too much going on
- Too many unanswered questions at the end (as a result of too many characters and individual storylines)
- Ginny. (if u know u know)
I felt like way too much was happening with this book, and I know that’s quite a challenge when you’re reading about 5 deaths all at once, however, there were so many little storylines to try to understand and connect dots with, I feel like less would have been more. Because there were so many characters and storylines taking up pages, the end of the book left me with so many unanswered questions about each of the deaths. It did make the plot drag on and get a bit slow a couple of times in the middle. I knew what had happened to them obviously but I wanted more intricate details. I really wanted a stronger sense of the aftermath, it felt a little lazy to say the murder case would open again and “move slowly”. Not saying I need to know everyone’s exact fate, but it would have been interesting to see how it played out and how much more got uncovered about the cheerleaders and their deaths. I wanted to know more.
Ginny. Don’t even get me started on her. I won’t spoil the book but let’s just say, people that withhold information out of their own selfish feelings and needs are pieces of scum. I always got annoying vibes from her and I was right, which I usually am ;). She was by far my least favourite character. Actually scratch that, she was my second to least favourite since Brandon is legit a pedophile, but anyways.
I know this book is getting mixed reviews but honestly if you love a good mystery I say go for it ! It was a good and intriguing read, just missed the mark on a couple of occasions.
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Violence, and Abortion
Minor: Drug use
jjthefriendlyghost's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, and Abortion
noorajk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
truffletree's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Abortion
i_llia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Car accident and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
angelicathebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism and Mass/school shootings
lorie336's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Abortion, and Death of parent
gabyngaway's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Car accident, Abortion, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Death of parent
In the very beginning of the book, the main character is going through a medical abortion. She is 15 and the father of the child is in his late 20s and works at the school.junefish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Car accident, and Abortion
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
the pedophilia is with underage teenagers (not small children)graceheiberger's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, and Murder