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2.5
Even If We Break
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp comes a shocking new thriller about a group of friends tied together by a game and the deadly weekend that tears them apart.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp comes a shocking new thriller about a group of friends tied together by a game and the deadly weekend that tears them apart.From #1 New York TimesNew York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp comes a shocking new thriller about a group of friends tied together by a game and the deadly weekend that tears them apart.FIVE friends go to a cabin.
FOUR of them are hiding secrets.
THREE years of history bind them.
TWO are doomed from the start.
ONE person wants to end this.
NO ONE IS SAFE.
FOUR of them are hiding secrets.
THREE years of history bind them.
TWO are doomed from the start.
ONE person wants to end this.
NO ONE IS SAFE.
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2.5
“Even If We Break by Marieke Nijkamp is a YA thriller focusing on five friends whose final, tension-filled murder mystery LARP (live-action role-playing) game at a remote cabin turns dangerous when secrets are exposed and they are targeted. The story features strong diverse representation—including queer, trans, non-binary, and disabled characters—amidst high-stakes drama and suspense.
Key Details & Plot Points
The Premise: Five friends—Finn, Liva, Maddy, Carter, and Ever—gather for one last weekend to play their RPG, but the game turns against them as they are trapped in a cabin during a storm.
The Conflict: The group is divided by personal demons, past trauma, and secrets, notably regarding an attack on Finn and a failed sports career for Maddy.
Characters & Rep: The cast includes a trans boy with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a neurodivergent character, and a non-binary character.
The Tone: The setting is moody and isolated, with themes of toxic friendship, secrets, and betrayal.
• The Killer: The antagonist is revealed, though some found the, "evil for the sake of evil" motivation disappointing.
• The Survivors: The ending features a high-tension, somewhat "sickly sweet" aftermath where survivors deal with their trauma.
• The Game: The lines between the role-playing game and reality, which is central to the plot, finally collapse entirely.
• Reception: While some praise the representation and the "unlikely" survivors, i felt the reveal ruined the suspenseful build-up”
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