A review by eeeeva
None Shall Sleep by Ellie Marney

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

i loved this book :) it definitely pushed the boundaries of ya which i didn't actually expect but considering the plot it was done very well. the pacing was super consistent which made it a lot easier to read (a lot of ya thrillers almost gave me whiplash from pacing changes lol) and there were enough details and developments throughout the book to find the perfect balance of being relatively easy to follow while still making me think and having a surprise factor whenever something was revealed. one of my favorite parts of the book was the lack of a focus on romance in emma and travis' relationship: they understood and respected each other, had each other's backs, and formed a bond over the course of the book that progressed naturally and didn't feel forced at all, but was open-ended enough that a relationship between them in the future would be realistic. emma and travis as characters were both awesome. emma was realistically prickly and complex without being unnecessarily rude/bitchy to everyone which was super refreshing! i loved her anger and her drive. travis was so thoughtful and professional and complimented emma's character while being developed on his own. cooper was another favorite of mine; he wasn't always likable but ironically had a lot of likable qualities and stayed very consistent, even when that could have had negative consequences for him. kristen was also super interesting! for anyone interested in reading this, check the tws first! this book is very heavy and has a lot of graphic scenes. the ending was realistic and a great fit for the characters; there is going to be a sequel but it, according to the author, will start being published this month (in parts) in a section of her newsletter that requires a paid subscription (https://www.goodreads.com/questions/2239432-will-the-sequel-to-none-shall-sleep-remain). 
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