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melaschnie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Drug abuse, Murder, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Misogyny, Drug use, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Gaslighting, Grief, Classism, and Death
Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, and Medical content
Minor: Dementia, Addiction, and Confinement
itzbrianna's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Where Sleeping Girls Lie is a riveting mystery that takes place at Alfred Noble Academy (ANA). Sade, the protagonist, joins the academy to start her junior year of high school after being homeschooled. On her first night there she makes friends with her roommate Elizabeth, but it’s short lived once it’s revealed that Elizabeth is missing.
This novel is a slow burn mystery that takes its time leading up to the climax of the story. Every so often, my own theories of what happened to Elizabeth changed as we learn that ANA has way more secrets than a missing girl.
Faridah perfectly weaves the process of trauma and grief in the characters journey so much so that I felt it heavily at times while reading. I enjoyed how this book kept me guessing and though the reveal was a bit predictable, the execution made it all worthwhile.
In terms of character development? Not as strong as I would’ve liked. Naturally we get most of Sade because she’s the protagonist, but the other characters who seemed to be her partners in crime aren’t as fleshed out as I would’ve liked.
The pacing? It started fast for me and then seemed to slow down a lot around the middle. And then picked up right at the very end. It seemed A LOT could’ve been cut out to make this book a bit shorter to help with the pacing.
Overall, I enjoyed this and would read again to see if I feel the same way. If you enjoy descriptive storytelling in a dark academic setting, then def read Where Sleeping Girls Lie.
Graphic: Racism, Suicide, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
shugentobler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
And who was my favorite? Definitely Persephone. Giving Prudence from CAOS, girl slayed me when she said for Halloween she wouldn't be
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: Islamophobia and Racism
jasminedaria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Murder, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Rape
Minor: Animal death
sprklngglassslipper's review
- 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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Murder, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Rape
goodcoffeeandbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Suicide, Rape, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
purplepaste's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death, Misogyny, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, and Suicide
sophiesometimesreads's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Initial thoughts are 4.25 stars but I need to process. I thought it was good with important messaging and an intriguing plot. However, it was a little longer than it needed to be and I think the same effect could've been achieved with fewer moving parts in the plotline.
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual violence, Rape, and Murder
cbookaddiction's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
lydiareads247's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Death, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Suicide, Drug use, Gaslighting, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence