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wall0w's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
3.0
Implies much more than it directly says which isn't a bad thing. While I didn't not enjoy the story, I didn't really like the characters but the mild dislike I had for them was equal enough in a way that I still wanted the best for them (that I dont even know that they got in the end)
thepagelady's review
4.0
I was not expecting the thrilling ride that I got from this book! I knew it was a thriller just not as dark but I loved every minute of it! I read somewhere that they recommend that you read this book without reading the blurb so I went in almost completely blind to what was going to happen. But that just added to the adventure! Absolutely addictive and a fantastic read!
damarareads's review
3.0
I don't know how to feel about this. It wasn't the worst thing I've ever read or the best. I can see why people either love it or hate it but it was okay, very weird. I liked the themes and the ending... I don't even know. I think I'm going to settle on a 3 star though. I wouldn't recommend it because I don't know who this book would appeal to
ask_ash's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sarahhhht's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
to me this is what saltburn should’ve been! this book is so tense the whole time. farrah’s manipulation and really warped perspective are so delicious. her narration takes a bit to get used to but once you do. hooooo boy.
katiehegs's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
bear_reads_books's review
3.0
Cherish Farrah is pretty dark and delivers on the tension. But the synopsis had me thinking I'd be reading a story with a different feel from what I actually experienced. I don't even mind how slow it was like so many others seem to. What I got from it overall is 'meh' and 'messy'. It's more like a 2.5 star rating for me. I did like it but...
I will say the story is unique and could've been great. But being in Farrah's head became so tedious and frustrating. I don't know if another point of view would've helped. Maybe if Farrah had a little more going on in the personality department. I get that she has issues, that is very clear. But she sees everyone's words and facial expressions as moves in a game everyone is playing with her and changes her opinions accordingly and that got old fast.
I'm left with lots of questions, wondering if most of what happened was even necessary to the plot. Also, no one acts in a realistic way. Suspend disbelief and maybe it would be really good? Maybe I'm just not the right person for this story. I do appreciate what Cherish Farrah is trying to say, just not how the story was executed overall.
Thank you Dutton Books and NetGalley for the e-ARC.
I will say the story is unique and could've been great. But being in Farrah's head became so tedious and frustrating. I don't know if another point of view would've helped. Maybe if Farrah had a little more going on in the personality department. I get that she has issues, that is very clear. But she sees everyone's words and facial expressions as moves in a game everyone is playing with her and changes her opinions accordingly and that got old fast.
I'm left with lots of questions, wondering if most of what happened was even necessary to the plot. Also, no one acts in a realistic way. Suspend disbelief and maybe it would be really good? Maybe I'm just not the right person for this story. I do appreciate what Cherish Farrah is trying to say, just not how the story was executed overall.
Thank you Dutton Books and NetGalley for the e-ARC.