I don't normally read lighthearted, true crime type thrillers, but this book was exactly the fodder I needed to get me engrossed in a story during a time of loss. Many of the criticisms I read in other reviews talked about how the story was predictable, but this is what I liked about it. I don't do well with suspense, so reading a Jane Eyre reimagination (one of my favorite books) was good, predictable comfort reading.

Not my favorite of the series. I realize it wasn't the biggest of age differences, but as the mother of a 19 year old this book kinda gave me the ick.

This book surprised me. I liked the interaction among the women and how the each were dealing with their problems. I especially liked the explanation of how the one woman got through her cancer treatments. Good reading.

Such an interesting read, really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to part 2!

Ok, so you are kidding me right now. I was so excited about this and thought it would be so good but it did not meet my expectations. I was hooked and then I was not and then I was and then I was not. I felt the storyline and plot were not as consistent as they should have been. I am in between rating this a one and a two star but I think it is a one. I would have rated it a two if they ended up kissing but that never happened so now I am upset. I kind of hope there is another one after this since they get another opportunity at the end of the book. I might read if there is one.

This book is a doozy! It's a really good story about this girl named Ella, who had a pretty nice life until her parents got divorced and her brother supposedly murdered two people. After losing her brother to prison, Ella has to deal with harassment and bullying. Then a boy comes along, and Ella falls in love with him and he with her. But then, tragedy unfolds once more. Ella's brother is released from prison, and though it is a joyous occasion, it turns into horror. Love makes people do horrific and unforgivable things.

This title is the third book in the Murderbot Diaries series, and was kind of disappointing after the second book, which remains my favorite so far. Although I didn't dislike this book, it felt slower to get through than the previous two. I did appreciate the adorable robot Miki and its human friend Abene, but the overall plot felt mostly like an excuse to set things up for the fourth book.

I love the premise! It's very unique, it defies stereotypes and clichés. This has a very diverse cast of characters, as well. I'm happy to see more diversity and intersectionality in YA books. I also appreciate that there wasn't a romance subplot shoe-horned in. There was a little bit of romance, but in a way that naturally fit into this as a queer coming of age story. That being said, it was clear that this was a debut, especially judging by the dialogue, which often came off sounding clunky. The writing style didn't always flow smoothly. That just means that author has room to grow! I'd be interested to see what she writes next.

For once in this genre I found writing that was good. I enjoyed the story itself thanks to the writing; it was kind of dark and super weird but made me think.

I absolutely LOVED this book and I wish there was a fifth part so that I could go and dove back into this world again. As always, Cassie and her team were the best and I loved lia's role in this book more