b_readsalot's Reviews (700)

This is... a solid book. I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I wanted to see where the character development was heading. I got a good understanding of the world the story was set in.

Though I know it’s YA, I did find myself wishing it was a proper adult novel given the subject matter it brushes over throughout the plot and the general premise of the main character being an assassin. There were a few moments I was pulled away from the story because the tone of the writing felt very young/childish for a character that is far from that.

Overall, I enjoyed it and look forward to reading the next one in the series!

Full disclosure - I read this because it's going to be adapted into a tv series with Halsey and Sydney Sweeney. It's a murder mystery set in a prestigious high school at its core and I can see how it'll transfer from page to screen pretty effectively.

It was a quick read - the plot had plenty of twists and turns, but I can't say the resolution of the mystery took me by surprise. Like any good teen-centered drama, it draws you in and makes you want to know what happens next. It was very much a guilty-pleasure read. I look forward to watching the tv show!