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bookishmillennial 's review for:
The Thrashers
by Julie Soto
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’ve only read Julie Soto’s contemporary adult romance, so reading this (YA thriller) was such a departure from what I am used to from her. However, it was still an ode to Sacramento, which is fun as a Bay Area honey, and I was pleasantly surprised by how *thrilling* this was!
The journal entries, the amateur investigation, and the platonic dynamics were so fascinating to read about, and I definitely was enticed to keep turning the page. I think Julie Soto got teenage dynamics down so well, especially with a friend group like the Thrashers who are either all pining for or envious of each other. I absolutely felt the angst, jealousy, seething resentment, and insecurity from every “Thrasher”.
The ending was a juicy lil surprise, and I look forward to more YA thrillers from Julie Soto.
The journal entries, the amateur investigation, and the platonic dynamics were so fascinating to read about, and I definitely was enticed to keep turning the page. I think Julie Soto got teenage dynamics down so well, especially with a friend group like the Thrashers who are either all pining for or envious of each other. I absolutely felt the angst, jealousy, seething resentment, and insecurity from every “Thrasher”.
The ending was a juicy lil surprise, and I look forward to more YA thrillers from Julie Soto.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship