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dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
While the premise is strong and some sequences are genuinely thrilling (especially the dares), the middle section sags and some plot elements feel too familiar for the genre. The book shines in its intense moments but struggles to maintain consistent momentum.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Murder