The book started off strong, hooking me in the first chapter; but, while it may be a quicker read due to formatting, it was much too long winded. Nothing really happens until halfway through the book. Mostly, it is a book about a girl suffering PTSD, who enjoys scary movies, and pranks. Not at all what I was looking for in a scary novel. Also, the writing came off as more middle grade than young adult. The metaphors are continuous, ofen adding nothing but cheese and eye rolls. Rachel was the only character I found to be flushed out, but I still could not understand her motivation in joining a group who target victims (like she was). Her taking back her power seemed flimsy, if anything she should have been more sympathetic to their targets. Her ideas that they deserved it, without her knowing them, and having experienced what she did (unbelievable). Especially with how most of the group treats her, as though they don't want her there... No real twists, annoying non-ending. Just nothing really to make this book stand out. I was sorely disappointed in the direction the author decided to take this book. I think the basic plot had promise, but the characters and writing did little to elevate the story. I felt the twist was kind of shoehorned in and our buddy read discussions actually pointed out much better plot developments that could have happened than what did happen.
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