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honeygore's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book really drew me in right out of the gate, the pace was fast but not so fast that it was all over the place! The characters are all terrible, except for a handful of the kids, which really drove home the concept of the book. There wasn't really any twists, the plot was mainly arrogant rich people making everything about themselves. But like, I'm not mad at it, I couldn't put it down and the drama of it all really drew me in.
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Gore, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
kitwhelan's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Got this from a bookstore’s “blind date with a book” - not my usual cup of tea, and my god these people are horrible… but I read it in a single evening. It was impossible to put down! The author basically took her parental catastrophizing and made it into plot. I wish the ending had been satisfying.
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, and Suicide attempt