Solid book that kept me interested, though I wasn’t blown away. It reminded me a bit of Social Creatures, which I loved. This would be a good beach read. Recommended.
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It was comforting to think how childhood shrank in the rearview mirror of time. That proportion of my life, that giant black hole, would only get smaller and smaller.
Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak
#41
I should have liked this more, but I just couldn’t get into it. I didn’t feel particularly engaged with any of the main characters. I didn’t find anyone to be particularly likeable. It also just feels like the author is trying too hard to be twisty. It’s not bad, just not great.
**I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
#40
I’m a big fan of Ruth Ware’s work, but this book is my favorite so far.
This was fast paced and creepy, with an interesting hook, and an unexpected twist. I love how the story unfolded in letter style.
Recommended.
**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Just got approved for an ARC of this! Woot!!
I didn’t realize
…that I had been a subscriber for so long. It’s my favorite subscription by far. I look forward to choosing every month.
May’s pick:
I’m way off my reading game. I’ve started three books, and I’m feeling meh about all of them. I may just DNF them (which I almost never do) and move on. Life’s too short to read bad books, right?
Omg yay!
The author commented on my review of her book Love, Heather –
This makes me happy!! ❤️ 💜 💛 💚 💙
#39
I received an arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Holy shit…this was fantastic.
I read this in one sitting. Couldn’t put it down.
The premise is a modern coming of age story inspired by various 80s and 90s teen films, but most significantly Heathers. This book hits all the big issues: bullying, rape culture, mental illness, LGBT, growing up on social media…and more.
The story is fast paced. The characters feel authentic. You know these people. You feel their emotions.
This is a must read for fans of teen thrillers, but also for anyone with kids coming of age in today’s society.
Very highly recommended.
**Comes out October 2019.
#38
This did not live up to the hype for me. The first half was quite boring, and I kept wondering what the point was. The second half is better, but it was predictable, and has been done better elsewhere.
#37
I expected much more from Janz. I’m a big fan, but this just didn’t work for me. It was tedious. This plot has been done to death, in my opinion. I just wanted it to be over.
#36
3 1/2 stars.
I was totally into this book. It’s a fast read and keeps your attention. The plot twist may have been too much though. So implausible. Idk how I feel about how neatly everything wraps up. Regardless, it’s worth a read.
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
#35
