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A review by kaylo88
youthjuice by E.K. Sathue
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What in the Elizabeth Báthory did I just read?!
The plot of the book was not what I had expected. Although some parts of it were as I had anticipated, it certainly took me in a different direction. However, I must say that I did enjoy reading it.
Initially, I was drawn to the main character Sophie and hoped to like her, but as the story progressed, I realised that it was her who would be the Patrick Bateman from American Psycho references!
The book is not exactly a horror story, although the theme of horror is predominant throughout. The story delves into some dark and unsettling themes, and there is a strong presence of weird girl vibes.
While I had high hopes for the book, I believe it fell a little short of my expectations. Nevertheless, I still found it enjoyable. I needed more background to many of the characters including Tree the brainchild of Hebe, and I would have liked more detail into the process of how they got rid of their evidence.
I have to say the vegan tee totalers with a side hustle for young blood was a hilarious twist to the story.
Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. My review is my own opinion.
The plot of the book was not what I had expected. Although some parts of it were as I had anticipated, it certainly took me in a different direction. However, I must say that I did enjoy reading it.
Initially, I was drawn to the main character Sophie and hoped to like her, but as the story progressed, I realised that it was her who would be the Patrick Bateman from American Psycho references!
The book is not exactly a horror story, although the theme of horror is predominant throughout. The story delves into some dark and unsettling themes, and there is a strong presence of weird girl vibes.
While I had high hopes for the book, I believe it fell a little short of my expectations. Nevertheless, I still found it enjoyable. I needed more background to many of the characters including Tree the brainchild of Hebe, and I would have liked more detail into the process of how they got rid of their evidence.
I have to say the vegan tee totalers with a side hustle for young blood was a hilarious twist to the story.
Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. My review is my own opinion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Eating disorder, and Suicide attempt