Plot Synopsis:
Seven people arrive at a restaurant for a dinner party. But, the host never shows up, and at each of their places are envelopes. Inside the envelopes are numbers, that serve as declarations for what age each of them will die. Before long, these strange omens start to come true.
Positives:
The biggest positive I have for this book is the mystery itself. Sometimes, it can feel like it’s taking a backseat to other elements, but I always felt like it was looming. It also helps that the final reveal actually really worked. It pulls together in a way that I actually thought made sense. I also liked the main protagonist’s arc. I won’t act like it isn’t anything new, but it’s a story arc I tend to like when it’s done well.
Mixed:
Simply put: the characters. Generally speaking, they are all pretty unpleasant, unlikable people. I kind of feel like that’s the point. Again, the main protagonist is the one exception. That’s mostly because she starts out as an unlikable, but she grows and changes throughout the book.
Negatives:
There are a couple of reveals that are kind of tied into each other. I was kind of able to put them together fairly quickly.
Final Thoughts:
Overall, I liked the book. Because I didn’t care much for the characters, it took me a little while to get into the book.
3.5/5
