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philibin's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.5
(3.5 Stars)
I thought this was good at the beginning, and I was completely invested in it. I thought the characters had depth and fun little backgrounds. But after the first half, it lost me a little. The book ended ok, but I didn't think it was as strong as the beginning of the book.
I'd still read more by this author, for sure.
I thought this was good at the beginning, and I was completely invested in it. I thought the characters had depth and fun little backgrounds. But after the first half, it lost me a little. The book ended ok, but I didn't think it was as strong as the beginning of the book.
I'd still read more by this author, for sure.
sweetdisaster's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
A lot of body-horror, beware.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Drug abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death of parent and Gun violence
lucashearn1's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Some really good ideas. I feel like it didn’t hit the heights it could have. Huge fan of the design around the implant monster thing. Very grounded but also extremely alien. Lots of bummer stuff happens and it’s quite graphic in its depictions of violence.
beastee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cherese's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- 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
2.0
This is a tough one for me to review and rate. I liked some of the characters, I liked the idea behind the story but overall I did not enjoy this book.
apriljbeckler's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? No
2.75
jonathan_lee_b's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Loop is driving full speed through a maze with no exit.
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Something is happening to the teens in the small town of Turner Falls, OR. It all starts when three teenaged children of execs from the local Biotech firm IMTECH flip out and become murderously violent. Our protagonist Lucy, witnesses one of her classmates attacking another student and then their teacher in class. From there, things spin even further out of control as these violent impulses seem to be contagious. We follow Lucy as she tries to avoid being hurt and also tries to figure out what is going on and how to stop it.
This was certainly a thrilling ride and I would classify it as an extreme medical thriller. We have biotech gone wrong. While the main characters are teens this could be equally enjoyed by teens or adults. The book is gory and all that you'd expect in a book where people are overcome with violent impulses. I liked Lucy as a main character. She didn't really know what the hell was going on but still push through her situation.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
This was certainly a thrilling ride and I would classify it as an extreme medical thriller. We have biotech gone wrong. While the main characters are teens this could be equally enjoyed by teens or adults. The book is gory and all that you'd expect in a book where people are overcome with violent impulses. I liked Lucy as a main character. She didn't really know what the hell was going on but still push through her situation.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!