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She's Got Male by Sinclair Kelly
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.
Elliot is actually intolerable.
Boys With Sharp Teeth by Jenni Howell
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Oh, I was not ready for this.
The Story: Marin's cousin, Sam, was killed, and to prove it, she lies her way into the prestigious boarding school he worked at to investigate his so-called 'friends'. Her three suspects, Henry, Graves, and Baz, are quick to pull her in, forcing her to wrestle with her feelings and sense of justice.
My Thoughts: This book felt very 'Saltburn' to me, in the best way.
To start, I wasn't sure this would be for me. Marin starts out feeling deliberately young in her way of thinking, even for high school, making being in her head almost a chore. Thankfully, the character growth/expansion is quick, and whether that's who she actually is, or the role she is playing, it suits the story wonderfully. The characters and dynamic are so toxic, I was 100% here for it. The investigation, while well done, took a back seat (for me, at least) to how interesting the characters were.
Point of note: suspension of disbelief is definitely required to get into the story, as her getting into the school initially is highly questionable. Personally, I am unbothered, but that may be make-or-break for some people.
The Narration: The narration was perfect. I wasn't actively thinking about the narrator throughout, as the voice fell perfectly in line with the tone of the story.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with the ALC in exchange for an honest review.
The Story: Marin's cousin, Sam, was killed, and to prove it, she lies her way into the prestigious boarding school he worked at to investigate his so-called 'friends'. Her three suspects, Henry, Graves, and Baz, are quick to pull her in, forcing her to wrestle with her feelings and sense of justice.
My Thoughts: This book felt very 'Saltburn' to me, in the best way.
To start, I wasn't sure this would be for me. Marin starts out feeling deliberately young in her way of thinking, even for high school, making being in her head almost a chore. Thankfully, the character growth/expansion is quick, and whether that's who she actually is, or the role she is playing, it suits the story wonderfully. The characters and dynamic are so toxic, I was 100% here for it. The investigation, while well done, took a back seat (for me, at least) to how interesting the characters were.
Point of note: suspension of disbelief is definitely required to get into the story, as her getting into the school initially is highly questionable. Personally, I am unbothered, but that may be make-or-break for some people.
The Narration: The narration was perfect. I wasn't actively thinking about the narrator throughout, as the voice fell perfectly in line with the tone of the story.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with the ALC in exchange for an honest review.