1.33k reviews for:

The Dive

Sara Ochs

3.42 AVERAGE

lindapatin's review against another edition

2.0

dark mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Sorry, I couldn't get behind the motivations of the characters.   Another thriller with bad mental health rep, SA, and stupid decisions. 

hayleydolbow's review against another edition

3.75

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

cassisterner's review against another edition

2.5

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jackieebee3's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

xoxo_gg's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lshea5's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

books_unraveling's review against another edition

2.5

slow-paced

lulu_reads_books's review against another edition

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Sara Ochs's "The Resort" offers a captivating escape with its lush tropical backdrop and a web of intriguing characters harboring hidden motives.

Cass has sought refuge as a dive instructor at the serene Koh Sang Resort, nestled on a secluded island in Thailand, finding solace among fellow expats known as the "Permanents." But paradise is shattered when one of Cass's students perishes during a diving expedition, sparking suspicions of foul play. As Cass delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding the resort, she uncovers a disturbing pattern of unexplained deaths. With each revelation, Cass grapples with the unsettling realization that her idyllic sanctuary may be concealing sinister truths from her past.

"The Resort" is a riveting thriller that will keep readers guessing at every turn. Sara Ochs expertly crafts a narrative brimming with unexpected twists, ensuring an exhilarating journey into the shadows lurking beneath the surface and the secrets that lurk amidst the tranquil façade of paradise. This is a perfect summer read.

sablondell's review against another edition

3.75

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

miranda1298's review against another edition

4.5

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated