A review by totallytae_23
The Opposite of Here by Tara Altebrando

mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book was easy to read, short no chapters but lots of skipping around to short scenes. I personally really like the format, with all the itineraries, it really helps you feel like your actually there. The characters and the storyline fell short for me. None of yhe  characters were very lovable, Natalie was strong but not much else. I’d like to say the characters are made for the plot. Although the plot was kind of all over the place. The story was casual, and mysterious but not super thrilling. Ironically, The best part about this book was the ending. I’ve read lots of reviews and people either loved it or hated it. It was really the only part of the book that made it worth reading. The foreshadowing was there! Which is another positive! It was plain and not too memorable otherwise. Wouldn’t say I regret reading it, but I probably won’t read it again… since the shook factor was the best part. So yeah 2.5, interesting concept, and shocking, but the characters and plotline fell short.

Edit: this book has definitely left an impact because a week later I’m still thinking about it. I personally think it’s genus how the author sets up the ending and you get to decide what you do or don’t believe happened based on your opinions on
Hipnosis
. I’ve bumped it up to a 3 star book now. While I still stand by the fact the story was just okay, I think the impact of the ending is just enough reason to read iy.
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