How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao

How We Fall Apart

How We Fall Apart #1

Katie Zhao

295 pages • first pub 2021 (view editions) user-added

fiction mystery thriller young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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How We Fall Apart is for readers who want a fast, high-pressure YA ride steeped in privilege, secrets, and looming danger. If you like stories that keep you tense, a little unsettled, and turning pages deep into the night, this one will fit your mood.

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In a YA thriller that is Crazy Rich Asians meets One of Us is Lying, students at an elite prep school are forced to confront their secrets when their ex-best friend turns up dead. Nancy Luo is shocked when her former best friend, Jamie Ruan, top r...

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Community Reviews

3.29
based on 2,211 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 88%

dark: 72%

tense: 59%

emotional: 24%

adventurous: 17%

challenging: 12%

sad: 10%

reflective: 9%

funny: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

61% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

18% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

86% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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