How We Fall Apart

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From early on in the story, we’re told Nancy, Alexander, Krystal and Akil are no longer as close as they once were, but it definitely doesn’t feel that way at all.

When I slowly began to realise the plot wasn’t working for me, I was somewhat holding onto the characters, hoping they would carry the story on, but it felt like I was reading a story that wasn’t quite complete. But while I loved the fast pace and mystery of the novel that kept me turning the pages and finishing in one sitting, I do think there could’ve been more character development for the rest of the main cast. It’s everything that I could relate to growing up as an Asian American with immigrant parents: the pressure to be the best because of the sacrifices made, and the opportunities I’ve had my parents would’ve loved to have. Through the eyes of her fierce, determined, and morally grey protagonist, Zhao unflinchingly exposes the pressures of elite high schools.uk will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.

Zhao's plotting is unrivaled as every single thread in this story proves to be crucial to the larger plot while also leaving just enough seeds to justify a second book. I liked the second half of the book more than the first because the secrets were being revealed and the story moved faster.They are in a race against time as they try to uncover The Proctor's identity before their secrets are exposed to the entire school on a social app, Tip Tap. This story includes scenes of drug use, excessive bullying, suicide, and a romantic relationship between a teacher and a student. In her spare time, Katie enjoys reading, singing, dancing (badly), and checking out Instagram-worthy restaurants. A good mystery will immerse the reader and propel them further, so when the identity is revealed, it should be a shock and make sense to the reader.