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A review by lizbethandthelifeinbetween
Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I thought this was very well done considering that it was built off a web series and this is the author's first book. The plot is well thought out, and the worldbuilding and characters feel very real.
My only issue with this book is that the narration style is a bit hard. The gimmick is fun and unique, which leads to an interesting reading experience, however, there is a lot of narration and telling happening. This is in line with the web series that I loved, but it made it hard to fall into the book and get immersed in the world the way I do with other reads. Honestly, I don't know any other way to pull it off and keep the original tone of the web series.
Adaptation-wise, this is the same as the series, keeping all the aspects and building up things that need to be fleshed out for a book. If you loved the series you will love this.
My only issue with this book is that the narration style is a bit hard. The gimmick is fun and unique, which leads to an interesting reading experience, however, there is a lot of narration and telling happening. This is in line with the web series that I loved, but it made it hard to fall into the book and get immersed in the world the way I do with other reads. Honestly, I don't know any other way to pull it off and keep the original tone of the web series.
Adaptation-wise, this is the same as the series, keeping all the aspects and building up things that need to be fleshed out for a book. If you loved the series you will love this.