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A review by rb2706_123
How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
"Back then, I did not understand what Mama was asking for, what granting her wishes would cost me. Then, I did not know a debt of life could only be repaid with life. With blood"
How we fall apart is set at Sinclair Preparatory School were students fight tooth and nail to stay at the top of the class.
Jaimie Ruan has always dominated the school, always at the top, she was the queen. Untill, she's found dead leaving her 4 friends: Nancy Luo, Krystal Choi, Akil Patel and Alexander Lin the main suspects as the mysterious proctor continues incriminating the main 4 via an anonymous app called tip tap.
This book was fast paced, mysterious and maintained a tense atmosphere throughout. I finished it in 1 sitting and was delighted with the novel in general. My only problem was that the plot twist at the end was sprung out of the blue.
There was no foreshadowing, no red herrings or a good climax leading up to it. I felt like the ending was a bit rushed and anticlimactic
Secondly, I absolutely adore our cast of characters. Nancy Luo is an amazing protagonist and the author has done an amazing job in writing her! She is a relatable character and perfectly embodies how parental expectations derail the life of children.
3.25/5, I recommend this book to fans of ya thrillers, this is absolutely unputdownable.
How we fall apart is set at Sinclair Preparatory School were students fight tooth and nail to stay at the top of the class.
Jaimie Ruan has always dominated the school, always at the top, she was the queen. Untill, she's found dead leaving her 4 friends: Nancy Luo, Krystal Choi, Akil Patel and Alexander Lin the main suspects as the mysterious proctor continues incriminating the main 4 via an anonymous app called tip tap.
This book was fast paced, mysterious and maintained a tense atmosphere throughout. I finished it in 1 sitting and was delighted with the novel in general. My only problem was that the plot twist at the end was sprung out of the blue.
There was no foreshadowing, no red herrings or a good climax leading up to it. I felt like the ending was a bit rushed and anticlimactic
Secondly, I absolutely adore our cast of characters. Nancy Luo is an amazing protagonist and the author has done an amazing job in writing her! She is a relatable character and perfectly embodies how parental expectations derail the life of children.
3.25/5, I recommend this book to fans of ya thrillers, this is absolutely unputdownable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicide