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laurenevlyn 's review for:
Five Survive
by Holly Jackson
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Holly Jackson has quickly risen on the list of my favorite authors with the agggtm and now this. I love the way everything that’s been building up comes together at the end, even though there’s so much. Other authors struggle with plot twists when’s there’s more than a few in a row, but I think it was done wonderfully here. Even though it’s a standalone, I find myself wanting more of Red and Arthur’s story. Also great job making the most insufferable character I’ve ever read (on purpose I know), and keeping his, and the other characters’ flaws consistent throughout. All in all a wonderful read, although it seemed a bit drawn out at times. Great first book of the year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking