A review by jennireadsmaybe
Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Their Vicious Games is a brutal satire in the vein of Ace of Spades (on of my all time favs), Squid Games, and The Bachelor. Joelle Wellington is truly a force to be reckoned with! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Honestly, I walked away thinking it isn't entirely out of the realm of possibilities for something like this to happen. It was freaking terrifying. 

Adina is a wonderfully executed take on desperation. She has to reckon with how badly she wants her dreams to come true if The Finish is what it takes to get there. Her friendship with Saint is the bit of wholesomeness that I needed to get me through the horrific events. It was heartbreaking to watch them both suffering, but I knew they would be there for each other. 

I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for a YA thriller with a diverse cast of characters and commentary on upper crust society. Joelle Wellington made the list of debut authors to watch out for. 

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