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Elmo
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This book is incredibly thought-provoking. I kept wanting to choose a side to root for but it’s not that simple. There isn’t a completely good side or a completely bad one. Both sides are flawed, both make terrible choices, and both have moments of humanity. It feels like an honest portrayal of war: just people making decisions in circumstances. Each side has its strengths and its failures.
— Feb 11, 2026 07:42AM
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Elmo
is on page 202 of 362
This book has my feelings split in two. I'm not sure which side to trust in this war. Honestly, I'm not even sure where the truth and lies begin or end.
— Feb 10, 2026 05:06PM
Elmo
is on page 75 of 362
She was kidnapped—and somehow, I find myself drawn to her captor more than to the so-called heroes. The girl is deeply scarred by what she’s endured. Nightmares stalk her sleep, dreams that refuse to loosen their grip. Some ache with quiet pain; others are outright terrifying.
— Feb 09, 2026 11:39AM
Elmo
is on page 25 of 362
The book starts with a bang—immediate action. I don’t trust Kyol at all, but I really like McKenzie. She’s feisty, full of grit, and I can’t wait to see how she uses it to her advantage. And somehow, the “bad guy” already seems more respectful and likable than Kyol—and I just met him.
— Feb 08, 2026 11:41AM
