kdestefano's Reviews (301)

This book is just pure vibes to get you out of a reading slump.

I can see the hype for this book, it's just so many different points of view and I am just not able to wrap my head around it right now. When the audiobook comes available through my Libby I'll try again but for now I need to stop 

Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy of this book! 
Maureen Johnson has a way wiht YA mysteries. I enjoy the flipping between two different timelines similar to the Truly Devious series. Marlowe was an enjoyable character most of the time. I really liked Van as a character and wanted to know Riki better. 
The 1930s timeline was interesting. The father gave me the same vibe as the dad from Umbrella Academy without the supernatural stuff. 
Overall this book was enjoyable. I was a little confused at some of the descriptions of locations and how the basement/playhouse connected. 

The main trope throughout the book was so hard because the two main characters just were so close the entire time to just get it. 

Some points in the book were a little dragged out and other points were too quick. 

I will probably continue this series when the next comes out but it definitely could have been trimmed down a bit. I found myself bored listening to Soyna talk about mood boards all the time.