this one was such a mixed bag because although I found myself really glued to the story, it seemed like it just wasn't getting to the point. there were far too many scenes that didn't advance the mystery or provide major insight into the characters. they just read like filler. because of this it really felt like it dragged the whole way through. 

throughout reading it I was totally ready to give it 4 stars just for how engaging it was, but after finishing I realized it wasnt quite worth that much. the thing that really solidified my choice was the ending. I HATED the ending. It has the same twist ending as another booktok book I read (though I won't say what that one was since I don't want to spoil anything), and I just despised it.