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Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang
3.5
challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This seemed like a fun thriller poking fun at the world of influencers...until the end!! It turned SO dark SO fast and I absolutely wasn't expecting it. It threw me off a bit and the gory nature of the ending made this book hard to stomach. Definitely don't read this one after lunch! I liked the beginning of the book because it hooked me right away, there were some funny moments, and I was really curious what was going to happen next. The pacing wasn't great, some parts described days in great detail and other parts skipped over days or weeks really quickly without much description. This could almost be described as a horror book, so read carefully for those looking for something more lighthearted!

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