A review by jiao_li
The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

When I first got into the story after reading the blurb, it really caught my attention and made me choose the audiobook for my next read. But as I listened on, the story ended up feeling quite boring and kinda predictable. 

Usually, in murder mystery books, the main characters are these brilliant minds. However, that wasn't the case with this book. The main character wasn't the smartest, but she was okay and pretty admirable cuz she managed to unfold the mystery in the end. 

I have to say, the writing style was pretty good, it kept me engaged. It had this way of making me curious to keep going with the audiobook, even if the suspense felt a bit lacking. Kara Thomas did make me question who the liar was in the story, and she had me suspecting pretty much everyone. 

The book did throw in some twists toward the end, but I kinda saw them coming. Maybe for someone not steeped in mystery novels, those twists could be a real surprise. 

Overall, the book was okay. The initial idea was brilliant, but it felt like the execution fell short a bit. Still, it's worth a read if you're looking for a different kind of experience!
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