Reviews tagging 'Car accident'

The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

65 reviews

krys_kilz's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The first half of this book had me hooked, but the second half started to drag a bit and felt less high stakes. Some of the reveals were made too soon and the reveals towards the end were just lackluster in comparison. The characters relationships also felt unbelievable to me, they were far too convenient and the secondary characters felt so underdeveloped.

I also don't know if the paranormal element worked for me... it just felt like it was more of a plot point than an actual elemental piece of the story. If the house itself had been more fleshed out as a character, it would have been more effective.

The ending was way too neatly wrapped up and the last chapter's attempt to close on a creepy note really fell flat. A lot felt unresolved, and not in a mysterious open-ended kind of way, but in a this was super rushed kind of way. Also, the pro-prison shit, no thank you.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Car accident, Child abuse, and Kidnapping

Minor: Rape

et3rnali33's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 
what the fuck is one response to this book but, oh my god is the second. 
This was made for the thriller/suspense/mystery book lovers. With a hint of paranormal activity which would make my eyes watery…yes im a little bitch lolol
No but really, I kinda wish I read this during Fall not summer because it is an intense and creepy yet mysterious read that through off my summer vibes haha. But, you will definitely be hooked and the twist and turns you take trying to solve and crack the case with Shea. 
Definitely recommend again for those who love thriller/suspense novels!! Not to mention there is duo POV with first and third person along with court transcripts that added more to the experience! 
I WISH THE PODCASTS AND TRANSCRIPTS ACTUALLY COULD BE HEARD WITH A QRCODE OR SOMETHING!!! That would’ve been a BETTER experience <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Torture, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Sexual assault, Stalking, Violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Death of parent, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Mental illness, and Murder

augustinedreams's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat through every plot-twist. The character relationships are so intriguing, and complicatedm It's a true crime murder mystery with a side of paranormal, just the way I like it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Gore, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Death, Alcoholism, and Murder

Moderate: Blood and Car accident

Minor: Rape

horizonous's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship

Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, and Kidnapping

Minor: Car accident, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

◦ Mental illness = PTSD

ocean_the_reader's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I loved the mystery that surrounded this book from page one. It was complex and so full of twists and turns up until the very end. I personally have an interest in true crime, and while I'm not as obsessed as Shea, I understood it and how she felt. Didn't love the paranormal aspect, but it was interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Grief, Mental illness, Blood, and Murder

Minor: Car accident and Child abuse

ekmook's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Violence, Murder, Misogyny, Gun violence, Death of parent, Death, and Kidnapping

Minor: Car accident, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death

eed8's review against another edition

mysterious 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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Terminal illness, Murder, Violence, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Car accident, Death, Blood, and Child abuse

Minor: Sexual assault

alyssagirardi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcoholism, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Death, Death of parent, Body horror, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Infertility, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Torture, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Rape, and Violence

odrib's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Alcoholism, and Blood

Moderate: Child death, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Child abuse, and Abandonment

Minor: Grief, Bullying, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Sexism, and Car accident

doreyghc's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Death of parent, Gun violence, Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Child abuse

Moderate: Cursing, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Violence, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Medical content