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A review by fanboyriot
Deadly by Sara Shepard
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Read For:
✓ Bad Parents
✓ Misunderstandings
✓ Being Framed for Murder
✓ “No One Believes You” Trope
✓ “A” is Always Two Steps Ahead
˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗
Things go from bad to worse. This whole book is so frustrating to read. “A” always being several steps ahead, the detectives being useless at their jobs, Emily’s family constantly blaming her for everything bad, and no one believing that Alison is still alive are just a few things I’ve wanted to throw this book across the room for.
Having said that the plot was actually a lot better in my re-read. Mike and Noel at least being there and believing everything that’s happening is real was so nice to read even if it didn’t go super well. Also why does it feel like Hanna’s mom is the only one who actually cares for her kid? Like the other parents are so shitty to their kids, some being downright cruel time and time again.
Spice Level: n/a
Spice Level: n/a
Angst Level: 💧💧
POV: Multiple, Third Person
Release Date: 03, December 2013
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual harassment
Minor: Bullying, Death, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Toxic friendship