A review by stanleys_human
The Survivor Wants To Die At The End by Adam Silvera

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I was a little devastated by this read. I really thought I'd get to explore the death-cast world, enjoy the science fiction element somewhat, see some kind of engagement with the world, but there is none. If you're looking for a romance, this may well be the book for you. But if you're interested in exploring the world, it's going to be one long let down. Keeping this spoiler free, there was a point where my love for one of the characters was really strained. Where he was able to be a perpetrator but instead of him showing remorse, it seemed that the other character displayed that far more. There was a real imbalance in the relationship which just put a dampener on a book I was doing my utmost to enjoy despite it not being the book I initially thought it was.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual content