jenscott 's review for:

The Compound by Aisling Rawle

4.25

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I understand why this book is so polarizing, but as a Love Island fan, I was HOOKED. Don't go into this book thinking you're getting a fun, lighthearted beach read. This was a slower-paced character study that just happens to be set in a reality tv show. It gave big White Lotus vibes, with a sinister undertone throughout the book.

I ate this up, and Lucy Boynton being the narrator really sealed the deal for me.