pupsicle 's review for:

Last Seen Leaving by Caleb Roehrig

2.0

mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book is okay- One thing I like is how it is easy to read this book and the concept is very compelling. I also really liked Ti and Tammy. I do have many things I dislike about it such as Flynn being generally unlikable and having a complex. Everybody felt more interesting than him, I was very invested into learning more about Anton, Tammy, Micah, January, her step-father. So when I learned nothing new, it felt disappointing. It felt strange for Flynn to flirt and begin a new relationship even though January is missing or possibly dead. 

Throughout the book it felt like there was no development between characters even within themselves and the mystery was not suspenseful or mysterious. The characters felt as if they share one voice. 

Like many others said, the adults in the book felt stupid: The cops, the drama teacher, and the parents. Flynn desperately needs supervision and the cops need to be fired. I wish he gave his worried parents some slack. 

Although, probably an unpopular opinion, I felt very sorry for Anton and January. Both of them need a better upbringing and professional help. 

Still, despite its flaws, I felt engaged in the story. And I thank the author for writing it.