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2busyreading's review
adventurous
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Alcoholism and Racism
Minor: Homophobia
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
With the comparison to Stranger Things, I think I wanted more out of this book than I actually got. Yes, it does fit in with the a Stranger Things vibe: something strange happens in the 80s, it's up to a group of teens to set things right. For me, it didn't push the envelope enough. it has a spooky factor, but it could have been pushed even more, I think.
As someone who definitely reads for character, there also could have been more character development. We did get some, but the flipping between timelines took a little away from the development of the characters. I didn't necessarily feel a connection to any of them, which took away from the story for me.
I did appreciate the discussions about sexuality, especially set in the context of the early 90s. I've seen more books set in this time period focusing on sexuality, which I think is great for YA. It shows things have both changed and not changed at the same time.
All in all, I wanted a little more from this, but it will still make an enjoyable read for spooky season!
As someone who definitely reads for character, there also could have been more character development. We did get some, but the flipping between timelines took a little away from the development of the characters. I didn't necessarily feel a connection to any of them, which took away from the story for me.
I did appreciate the discussions about sexuality, especially set in the context of the early 90s. I've seen more books set in this time period focusing on sexuality, which I think is great for YA. It shows things have both changed and not changed at the same time.
All in all, I wanted a little more from this, but it will still make an enjoyable read for spooky season!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Homophobia, and Alcoholism
Minor: Confinement, Racism, and Drug use
maregred's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body horror, and Classism
Minor: Kidnapping, Homophobia, Racism, Abandonment, Drug use, Confinement, Grief, and Sexism
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