optimisticbooknerd's Reviews (1.52k)


OMG THIS WAS SO GOOD

I was so intimidated by the size and thought I wouldn't like it because it's a crime thriller but lemme tell you; it was *chefs kiss*

I have never read from this author but that will definitely change. I was so entranced and gripped the entire time and I'm pleasantly satisfied I loved this. The characters, the dialogue, it was all so good. It was like watching a crime show and omg please read this

Thankyou to Forge books for sending me a physical copy

I liked how it was similar to Stranger Things but how it's different on it's own. I felt like some of the things that happened could've been shortened a bit. It was still a solid book.

I liked the writing style and the story was so interesting but I felt at some parts I was was bored so 3 stars but I wouldn't be opposed reading from this author again in the future

This was good but I think it's better for people a bit older than I am, a very heartwrenching story and it was very well written.

I liked the concept and the characters and almost cried like 3 times.

I definitely reccomend this though, it's a beautiful story told and I'm going to reccomend this to my mom I think she'll love it more.

I really wanted to like this but lately I've been finding YA thrillers not the best but this still super interesting as it follows simulated patients and the story overall wasn't bad but I could see some of the twists and turns and found them predictable

Thankyou to Penguin books for sending me an advanced copy

I've seen so many things and was given an arc but I couldn't get into the writing style at all so I'm dnfing it rn but I'll possibly pick it up in the future maybe.

This was more than I anticipated but I loved this so much. I requested it from the publisher and I'm amazed by how I fell in love with this story. I love the suspense and how it all wrapped up nicely. about 90 or so pages in the book the story picks up and you literally say to yourself "what?" I loved Jess as a character and how everything may not be what she believes to be true, I love the writing style and how you can easily be entranced. so good easiest 5 stars.
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7/50
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Thankyou to the publisher who sent me an advanced physical copy as it comes out on Feb 2nd!

2.5-3⭐

So I orginally requested this months ago but never read it but I was in the mood for a romance and the cover is very cute.

I knew going in what the contents would be, This book has covid as the plot essentially and I think if maybe covid died or went away and then this came out I would've had different thoughts but I think this was definitely written way to early. I kinda felt my anxiety catching up. it's very difficult to enjoy something that enhances your anxiety.

I liked the writing though I thought it was very accessible and easy to read and I do reccomend this if you want a cute romance because the romance between the two protagonists is cute but it wasn't really the book for me.

I was so thankful to have received the arc and final copy of this one from the publisher so thankyou so much.

I usually don't like YA Contemporary but this was great!

We need more plus size representation in our books!!