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3.18 AVERAGE
3.18 AVERAGE
Thank you @henryholtbooks and @macmillan.audio for the #gifted copies! This one comes out TOMORROW.
A book about a cult?! Sign me up. I knew immediately after reading the synopsis that I needed this book.
Overall, this was a strong mystery read. The first half was fast paced and had me guessing. I was hooked. Maybe it was just me, but the second half was a bit hard to follow? All the characters lost me a bit and started to get jumbled in my mind.
But I think a lot of folks will like this one, so I recommend giving it a try!
A book about a cult?! Sign me up. I knew immediately after reading the synopsis that I needed this book.
Overall, this was a strong mystery read. The first half was fast paced and had me guessing. I was hooked. Maybe it was just me, but the second half was a bit hard to follow? All the characters lost me a bit and started to get jumbled in my mind.
But I think a lot of folks will like this one, so I recommend giving it a try!
3.5 stars but I couldn’t bring myself to round up to 4. (Goodreads, where’s our half-star rating system? Please?) Good. Suspenseful. Creepy. Also a little bit… meh? Can’t really explain it but something about it just left me wanting. It wasn’t one I couldn’t put down, even though I really liked the characters… Didn’t know who to trust for most of the book.
the extra star above one is for the books general nod to creepy, culty thrillers. the other missing three are due to the inexplicably both over-complicated and under-whelming plot line.
the book took place in the 70s, and read like it was written in the 70s.
the book took place in the 70s, and read like it was written in the 70s.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
Another intriguing premise which ended up falling short for me. When Katherine ("Kat") Bird awakens from a coma following a car accident, she has absolutely no memory of her life before – except her twin sister, Jude. With her memories in Jude's hands, Kat is desperate to find out more about who she was – is – and the frightening blackouts that seem to plague her.
Meanwhile, Jude is playing a dangerous game, trying to manipulate Kat's memories and protect her from the past. Raised in an abusive New Age cult, the girls took drastic action to flee when the scales fell from their eyes. Now, the past may be coming back to haunt them – and Kat, without her memories, is woefully unprepared for who she's up against.
Told through two timelines, we jump between the present day and the twins' childhood in the cult. There's a lot of potential here, but unfortunately I didn't find the narration particularly compelling. There were also elements which seemed significant, like what happened to their father, which were never fully explained. I had high hopes for this one, but it ended up being a fairly bland and mediocre read.
Meanwhile, Jude is playing a dangerous game, trying to manipulate Kat's memories and protect her from the past. Raised in an abusive New Age cult, the girls took drastic action to flee when the scales fell from their eyes. Now, the past may be coming back to haunt them – and Kat, without her memories, is woefully unprepared for who she's up against.
Told through two timelines, we jump between the present day and the twins' childhood in the cult. There's a lot of potential here, but unfortunately I didn't find the narration particularly compelling. There were also elements which seemed significant, like what happened to their father, which were never fully explained. I had high hopes for this one, but it ended up being a fairly bland and mediocre read.
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I listened to the audiobook for this one. The ending wasn’t a mind blowing twist but still wasn’t the expected trope.
Identical twins. Near total amnesia. A disgusting creep filled cult. All great makings for a twisty little thriller. It took me a bit longer than I expected to really get into the book but eventually it picked up. If you like slow burn thrillers, this one is for you. I’d like to thank the publisher for allowing me to read and share my thoughts.