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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
dark
tense
fast-paced
This was the first book i read when i started to get into reading and it definitely did not disappoint! I loved this book and i definitely want to read the other books in the series!
The only reason why its 4 stars instead of 5 would be because i expected the end to be a little more shocking with who the killer was but nevertheless it was a really good read!
The only reason why its 4 stars instead of 5 would be because i expected the end to be a little more shocking with who the killer was but nevertheless it was a really good read!
"Little Girls Sleeping" (Detective Katie Scott Book 1) by Jennifer Chase. It is a great beginning to a new series, the description of this book is what made me want to read it . I haven't read a thriller in awhile and I am glad I chose to give this a try.
The Protagonist Katie is well developed, likeable and her uncle, aunt and Chad, a childhood friend were all likeable side characters. Templeton is a jerk as he tries to undermine Katie throughout the story.
I found that the beginning was slow but half way through I couldn’t put the book down as I wanted to know who the killer was. The description of the setting and crime scenes are strong and really drew me in. The ending was shocking and totally unexpected.
Highly recommended. A fabulous first book for an author I will definitely follow in the future.
I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Kensington and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.
The Protagonist Katie is well developed, likeable and her uncle, aunt and Chad, a childhood friend were all likeable side characters. Templeton is a jerk as he tries to undermine Katie throughout the story.
I found that the beginning was slow but half way through I couldn’t put the book down as I wanted to know who the killer was. The description of the setting and crime scenes are strong and really drew me in. The ending was shocking and totally unexpected.
Highly recommended. A fabulous first book for an author I will definitely follow in the future.
I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Kensington and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.
DNF. Was too annoyed by the main character and the amount of privilege she's steeped in without even realizing (she comes back from the army with PTSD, to a house that's been well maintained by her uncle and aunt, and her uncle found her an admin job in his police station, and it's just presented like those are normal things that happen to people who come back from the army).
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
This was a really good start to what could potentially be a great detective series. I would definitely like to read more of this series now that I have read this one. The main character, Katie Scott, was a really likeable character. I loved how determined she was and how she never backed down. Her actions and decisions throughout the book mirrored her personality perfectly! She has so much potential for great character development and it'll be interesting to see how she grows as a detective throughout the books.
Katie, as well as some of the other characters, were the best part of this book for me. The story and plot was very tense, and kept my interest all the way through. However, the conclusion felt a bit off in some way. I don't know if others that read this book felt the same way, but I was expecting a different outcome, or just a different way for the truth to be revealed. I think the last section and the whole climax of the story was superb. It was so tense and very unpredicatble. I really enjoyed reading it, but by the end, it still felt like I was waiting for more.
This would be a five star read, easily, if something didn't feel off about the way the mystery of the book was concluded. Having said this, I still really enjoyed this book and definitely plan to read more of this series in the future.
Katie, as well as some of the other characters, were the best part of this book for me. The story and plot was very tense, and kept my interest all the way through. However, the conclusion felt a bit off in some way. I don't know if others that read this book felt the same way, but I was expecting a different outcome, or just a different way for the truth to be revealed. I think the last section and the whole climax of the story was superb. It was so tense and very unpredicatble. I really enjoyed reading it, but by the end, it still felt like I was waiting for more.
This would be a five star read, easily, if something didn't feel off about the way the mystery of the book was concluded. Having said this, I still really enjoyed this book and definitely plan to read more of this series in the future.
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I liked Katie Scott's character and will definitely be reading more in the future. I liked that she wasn't going to back down, that her actions really aligned with her character portrayal. I feel like the mystery and suspense could've been ratcheted it up a bit but as this is just the beginning for Katie, I actually didn't mind.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy!
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No