Author: Laurie Devore
Genre: YA Thriller
Release Date: 03.16.21
Publisher: Imprint
Source: E-Arc via Author
My Rating: 3.5/5 stars
SYNOPSIS: “Evelyn Peters is desperate. Desperate for a way out of McNair Falls, the dying southern town that’s held her captive since the day she was born. Desperate to protect her little sister from her mother’s terrifying and abusive boyfriend. And desperate to connect with anyone, even fallen golden boy Ashton Harper, longtime boyfriend of the girl Evelyn can never stop thinking about ― beautiful, volatile, tragically dead Reid Brewer.
Until a single night sends Evelyn and Ashton on a collision course that starts something neither of them can stop. With one struck match, their whole world goes up in flames. The only thing left to do is run―but leaving McNair Falls isn’t as easy as just putting distance between here and there and some secrets refuse to stay left behind.
A reckoning is coming . . . and not everyone is getting out alive.”
I didn’t know a lot before going into A Better Bad Idea, and I think that’s the best possible way to experience it.
This dark, slow burn thriller was perfectly bitter and rage filled. I can’t emphasize enough how the pitch line, ” End of the F World meets Sadie” captures this story perfectly. It’s an addicting story of a small town, two hurt girls, and a fire that burns inside them.
I really adored the characters and plot of this one. Evelyn and Reid. All of the characters were wild messes in their own regard, and oh my goshhh. It added so much angst and darkness. I loved how this story was told through Evelyn and Reid and how their voices were so unique and corrupt. These characters aren’t happy, likeable and friendly. They have screwed up morals, secrets, and perceive the world in a way I’ve never read about before.
The plot of this matched the characters… meaning it was dark, gripping, and a bit messed up too. It’s an addicting thrill ride that immerses the reader and refuses to give them up.
So, to say the least, I really enjoyed this book. I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes characters with messed up morals, thrillers, and the dark.
I received an e-Arc of this title from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own!
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