A review by conspystery
The Counselors by Jessica Goodman

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book really exceeded my expectations! I thought the mystery was well-done, the characters were flawed in realistic ways, and the writing style was charming. I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it, considering They Wish They Were us fell pretty flat for me-- my main criticism of that book was that I felt it was somewhat predictable, the characters were (to me) unlikeable, and that the setting felt tired and unimaginative. This book fixed all those problems. I didn't find it predictable. I liked the characters. The setting of a summer camp was vibrant and suited the author's narrative style very well-- the temporality of it, spanning two months but interspersed with flashbacks, added so much to the atmosphere as well. I really enjoyed this book!

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