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jupiter_01 's review for:
Five Total Strangers
by Natalie D. Richards
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed every leg of this disastrous journey! I felt just as claustrophobic and stressed as Mira did. The author did a fantastic job with the settings, characters, and tone. They painted a vivid picture of how one day went from bad to worse to horrific.
Over the few days I read, the story—or more specifically, the mystery—was always on my mind. It also didn't feel particularly YA which kept me reading.
The final showdown was great—so much paranoia! I felt for all of them and wouldn't know who to trust either! But the chapter/s following the action sequence were a bit lost on me. It didn't feel natural for the hitchhiker to suddenly turn into a completely nice man, unless I misunderstood who the additional character was. The final line didn't make sense or resonate with me either.
Over the few days I read, the story—or more specifically, the mystery—was always on my mind. It also didn't feel particularly YA which kept me reading.
The final showdown was great—so much paranoia! I felt for all of them and wouldn't know who to trust either! But the chapter/s following the action sequence were a bit lost on me. It didn't feel natural for the hitchhiker to suddenly turn into a completely nice man, unless I misunderstood who the additional character was. The final line didn't make sense or resonate with me either.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Stalking
Minor: Violence, Car accident