Review by mandas_bookcorner - The Compound

mandas_bookcorner 's review for:

The Compound by Aisling Rawle

3.75

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Compound follows Lilly, a young woman waking up in a remote desert compound with nineteen strangers, all competing in a high-stakes reality competition. As the game progresses, seemingly simple tasks evolve into dangerous, morally questionable situations, and Lilly must decide how far she’s willing to go to win.

Overall, the book started strong and gave me major Love Island meets Big Brother vibes, with a touch of Nerve. I was hooked until chapters 15/16 when the plot took a chaotic turn that lessened my enjoyment, ultimately dropping my rating to 3.75 stars. It’s a great fit for reality TV fans who enjoy suspense, but even I—an avid reality TV viewer—found the chaos a bit overwhelming.

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