3.5 rating. I loved what this book represented and the fact that the main character was a black, biromantic and Ace, but I had issues with her friends and how a lot of things in her friendship were handled. Her friends play a big part in this story which is why it weighed into my decision, but we definitely need more rep like this in the world!

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I loved this and it was super cute. Live is adorable and her insistence that Charlie join the team was great because it’s clear that Charlie fits in amongst the Avant Guards. Tons of diversity here: queer rep of varying degrees, amazing illustrations, POC characters, witchy things, defying stereotypes and amazing non macho cast? Loved it and I can’t wait to read more.

Loved this! It wasn’t just steamy, but also touched on a few heavy things like low self-esteem, uncertainty, how you childhood impacts your view of self and relationships. How did the author fit all of this into a novella??? No clue. Also, did I mention it’s super steamy? Also love that the main characters are 2 black women and an asian man. We stan POC rep.

4.5 and I am a wreck. Kay, thanks, bye.

This was a wild ass ride. Like.....I can't even describe it right now. I almost gave up, but for the most part I'm glad I stuck with it. I'll be posting a full review just as soon as I process what in the world just happened.

A 4.5, but I'm rounding up because I just don't think that a 4 star rating would do it justice. This is a story about revenge, betrayal, and what happens when you pick the wrong girl to mess with and stand by and let bad things happen. This book has no cut cards. From the moment you meet the main players, Jade and her coven, you know they're here to take no prisoners, no mercy, and all the chances. Honestly, the witches in Macbeth WISH they had the power that these girls have. Are they unhinged? Maybe, but it's only a bad thing when it comes to the golden boys of Saint Andrews. They've all made the girls' kill list after they assault Jade on the night of her 16th birthday. She tried to tell them that they picked the wrong girl, but they didn't believe her. They should have.

So when I say this was intense, I'm not joking. From the moment you turn the first page, there's no doubt that this is going to be a dark ride. The story itself reads between a mix of a novel and a play. The scenes/chapters are short for the most part, flowing together and yet choppy at the same time. It keeps you engaged though because while each chapter is a continuation of the next, each chapter also seems to stand on it's own in the story. The thing is, you can guess how it ends. There's only one way for it to end really, but reading this isn't about discovering the ending, it's about the journey. You literally watch as everything comes together and falls apart at the same time. You watch as Jade and her friends wreck St. Andrews from the inside out and the entire time you can't help but wonder how the hell no one has figured this out yet. How the hell are all these people manipulated so easily and how in the world is it that these sort of people exist. What drives these girls? How did they get here? Who are their parents that they've turned out this way, dishing out their own brand of justice because they know that no one else will do it. What's even crazier is the fact that the event's don't happen over months, but 2 weeks. In 2 weeks one decision turns the lives of everyone involved upside down and yet you can't help but feel like they all deserve whatever is coming for them, including Jade herself.

This book has trans-rep, sapphic unrequited love, revenge, and vigilantes taking justice into their own hands. It also deals with rape, sexual assault, abusive relationships, consent, bystander effect, suicide attempts, murder, drugs. Name it and it seems to be in this book. While it's definitely intense and can definitely be triggering, I think that the author does a great job of handling the topics well. She's just as unapologetic as her characters and I think it's important to know that going in. It's a brutal story to tell, but it's one that needs to be told. Let me be clear that there are no happy endings here, not for anyone, but there is a sense of vindication in the end.

Definitely hooked. Review coming soon

Jenifer Lewis is amazing and this was a great opportunity to learn more about her life, her struggles and her accomplishments. She's funny and heartbreaking all at the same time.

Joe is the epitome of an unreliable narrator and creepy to boot. The way he manages to twist things around to suit his way of thinking is honestly masterful. I can't tell if he's a genius or delusional, but either way this was wild. I think because I was listening to the audiobook it made this feel like it was even more voyeuristic than it already was. I've seen the show and liked it, which is why I picked up the book. Joe is a lot creepier in narration form, Beck is a lot more irritating, Peach also seems creepier, though that may go back to the unreliable narrator thing, and there was a lot more masturbation and sexual commentary than I expected. Definite ick factor. How Caroline Kepnes came up with Joe's voice is a mystery and honestly....I'm more than a little freaked out that she was able to come up with this.