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A review by x_miss_mcrae_x
The School Reunion by Shalini Boland
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Chloe Flynn, divorced, broken and underachieving at work, recieves an invitation to her school reunion. She is reluctant to revisit the years of bullying, a twisted ex and 15 year old secrets that she'd much rather stay buried but she is swayed by the hope of reconnecting with old friends and Nathan, the one that got away. However, if the threatening emails are anything to go by, someone clearly doesn't want Chloe to attend and as the evening progresses secrets begin to emerge... Nothing is what it seems and nothing will ever be the same again!
Dean Bradley, a grieving, single dad who's last construction job left him riddled with debt. He is determined to make the one who ruined his life pay, whatever the cost and nothing is going to stand in his way.
Review- This was a fast paced read (at only 220 pages long) told in dual POV's, as well as snippets in the past from a mystery POV. At first the connection between all 3 leaves you guessing but come the second half and revealed pretty quick, with one twist after another. Although I had already worked out all but 1 reveal, it still had me hooked but i did expect it to be a little darker. What let it down for me though was the ending, it was very abrupt and frustrating, all i kept thinking was "Is That It?!". I even had to check the last few pages to make sure I hadn't missed any😅
Dean Bradley, a grieving, single dad who's last construction job left him riddled with debt. He is determined to make the one who ruined his life pay, whatever the cost and nothing is going to stand in his way.
Review- This was a fast paced read (at only 220 pages long) told in dual POV's, as well as snippets in the past from a mystery POV. At first the connection between all 3 leaves you guessing but come the second half and revealed pretty quick, with one twist after another. Although I had already worked out all but 1 reveal, it still had me hooked but i did expect it to be a little darker. What let it down for me though was the ending, it was very abrupt and frustrating, all i kept thinking was "Is That It?!". I even had to check the last few pages to make sure I hadn't missed any😅
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Bullying, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Outing, and Death
Minor: Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Grief