Even If We Break

“Asking for help isn't failure, it's strength. It means you trust yourself enough to be flawed and to learn. Because here's the secret: You don't have to be infallible. You don't have to know it all. No one is and no one does.”

I just wanted to share this specific quote because it really hit me and made me do some thinking. It's so important to allow yourself to be vulnerable and accept our flaws so we can receive and ask for help when needed.

The only reason I didn't rate this book higher despite loving how it was written and the characters that were represented (especially trans and nonbinary characters being the main focus for the romance aspect of the plot - which I hardly ever see in books) was the fact that I knew who was behind the killings from the get-go.

However, I still really enjoyed this book and would read again.

I enjoyed this past paced thriller. I loved the addition of the RPGs/LARPing as a way for teens to explore themselves. This is a great option for fans of One of Us is Lying who are looking for another multiple POV twisty mystery/thriller.

My one quibble is that I can almost never understand a killer's motives. I don't necessarily think it's the fault of the book, but usually I'm like, “THAT'S the reason they're going to kill a bunch of people!?” I suppose this is a good thing? Maybe I won't ever become a murderer?