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A review by minimicropup
You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Cute, cynical, melancholic
Three middle school friends that grew apart by high school incidentally reunite to skip classes because they are all having a bad, off, or distracted day.
We're following the three high school students with very different families, backgrounds, and goals.
Set in the Boston and surrounding area (USA).
Growls, Howls, and Tail Wags πΊπ:
Three middle school friends that grew apart by high school incidentally reunite to skip classes because they are all having a bad, off, or distracted day.
We're following the three high school students with very different families, backgrounds, and goals.
Set in the Boston and surrounding area (USA).
Growls, Howls, and Tail Wags πΊπ:
- π I enjoyed it overall. The characters were all relatable and if you're not a young adult, the nostalgia around friendship, freedom, and how every moment feels so "big" was accurate.
- π€·ββοΈ At around the 75% mark I started to want the wrap-up to occur. There are predictable moments and for some parts it doesn't negatively affect the story, but for other parts it starts to feel slow/stalled/bit repetitive.
Cred Rating: Realistic/Plausible with OTT bits
Mood Reading Match Up:
- Adventures while skipping class (slowly evolving into adventure, not OTT)
- High school and family drama around $$, student politics, and crushes
- Platonic friendships and "missed chance" romance
Content Head-Up: Adult/minor emotional relationship. Drugs (pills).
Format: Hardcover
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Gun violence, Violence, and Alcohol