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cyndi1966's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Abandonment, and Violence
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
thatonebookishmama's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug abuse
Mentions fentanyl overdoseaileron's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Car accident
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Suicide
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Hazel comes back to Mirror Lake after her father's death. At the same time, cars are being found in bodies of water and they seem to be linked to her father.
While I found the mystery, for the most part, fairly predictable. The murderer was one of the obvious choices. Some of the other twists were interesting while others were predictable as well.
That said, the journey was enjoyable. I didn't find most of the characters that likable though. Which made it harder to enjoy.
Narrator Rating: 4.75 stars
The narrator did an excellent job, but just wasn't quite to 5 stars, but I can't put my finger on why.
While I found the mystery, for the most part, fairly predictable. The murderer was one of the obvious choices. Some of the other twists were interesting while others were predictable as well.
That said, the journey was enjoyable. I didn't find most of the characters that likable though. Which made it harder to enjoy.
Narrator Rating: 4.75 stars
The narrator did an excellent job, but just wasn't quite to 5 stars, but I can't put my finger on why.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, Drug use, and Gun violence
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Murder, Death, and Drug abuse
letstakeashelfie's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
"Daughters, though. Daughters are different."
This gripping thriller takes place in the small town of Mirror Lake, two hours from Charlotte, North Carolina. Hazel is brought back to her home town, which is currently experiencing a drought, to attend her father's memorial service. The lack of precipitation has reduced the water levels in the lake which has led to years of drowned memories (evidence?) to surface. These findings are now pointing to what could have driven Hazel's mother to abandon her all of those years ago...
I love Megan Miranda's books, they are always filled with the right amount of intensity, chilling details and plot twists to keep me hooked. The strained family dynamic added to the mystery surrounding the Holt family. I also enjoyed the use of weather to set the stage for each chapter. It was an intriguing way to keep me guessing on what was to come next.
Fans of Megan Miranda will not be disappointed.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a digital ARC of this book. Opinions are my own.
This gripping thriller takes place in the small town of Mirror Lake, two hours from Charlotte, North Carolina. Hazel is brought back to her home town, which is currently experiencing a drought, to attend her father's memorial service. The lack of precipitation has reduced the water levels in the lake which has led to years of drowned memories (evidence?) to surface. These findings are now pointing to what could have driven Hazel's mother to abandon her all of those years ago...
I love Megan Miranda's books, they are always filled with the right amount of intensity, chilling details and plot twists to keep me hooked. The strained family dynamic added to the mystery surrounding the Holt family. I also enjoyed the use of weather to set the stage for each chapter. It was an intriguing way to keep me guessing on what was to come next.
Fans of Megan Miranda will not be disappointed.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a digital ARC of this book. Opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug abuse
booksbytheglass's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
this is megan miranda’s best yet!!! it has the perfect amount of twists, spine-chilling mysteries, and spooky wtf moments 🤯 I could not put this one down and ended up binging it in less than a day!
following hazel, a daughter returning to her hometown after her father’s passing, and her brothers, the plot was definitely a slow burn thriller with a TON of family drama - but the payoff was so worth it! every time I thought I had the mystery figured out, megan miranda threw me another curveball!!
what I love most about small town thrillers is the fact that no one can keep a secret!! everyone knows everyone’s business, and it’s only a matter of time before the reader is given enough clues to put it all together!!
hazel’s effed up family was definitely the center of the attention in this story, but it was truly the town itself that felt like a main character to me. between the murky depths of the lakes to the cul-de-sac-like roads that bind everyone together, I really felt the claustrophobic elements here!
and of course, while I swore I figured out all of the plot twists, I was fooled yet again 🤡 I loved every second of this one, even though most of the characters were assholes and idiots
this one’s out in april and you don’t want to miss it!
rating: 4.5 stars
wine pairing: williamette valley pinot noir
following hazel, a daughter returning to her hometown after her father’s passing, and her brothers, the plot was definitely a slow burn thriller with a TON of family drama - but the payoff was so worth it! every time I thought I had the mystery figured out, megan miranda threw me another curveball!!
what I love most about small town thrillers is the fact that no one can keep a secret!! everyone knows everyone’s business, and it’s only a matter of time before the reader is given enough clues to put it all together!!
hazel’s effed up family was definitely the center of the attention in this story, but it was truly the town itself that felt like a main character to me. between the murky depths of the lakes to the cul-de-sac-like roads that bind everyone together, I really felt the claustrophobic elements here!
and of course, while I swore I figured out all of the plot twists, I was fooled yet again 🤡 I loved every second of this one, even though most of the characters were assholes and idiots
this one’s out in april and you don’t want to miss it!
rating: 4.5 stars
wine pairing: williamette valley pinot noir
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Car accident
Minor: Drug abuse and Alcoholism
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