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chaudharykapil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
theinkwyrm'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
3.5
This wasn’t as good as Thirteen, but this was still a good time. As the title implies, there were lots of twists, especially near the end, so much so that they got kind of implausible in a way that felt kind of meta (similar to Taylor Adams’ The Last Word). Other than that, I don’t know how much of this I’ll remember in a month.
courtneykeller's review against another edition
4.0
It took me longer to finish than expected because the print is SO small. I typically stray away from books with small print but honestly I am glad I kept reading. I gave it four stars because at some points the story was drug out without any intriguing details to hold my interest, but I will say, the twists and the ending made it worth the read.
laurabearc's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lhart2222's review against another edition
4.0
With a very vague but exciting blurb, this book created questions and I wanted answers. After reading a few of Steve Cavanagh’s, Eddie Flynn books I was excited to get started on one of his standalone novels. After a very slow start, I wasn’t into it, the plot seemed thin and the writing dragged, and if I wasn’t familiar with the author's work I might have put this book down, Thankfully I didn’t.
Picking up tremendously for the middle portion of the book, with the story keeping you on your toes and never knowing what was going to happen next. With a plotline that wasn’t unheard of, Steve does a great job of adding little twists and turns to make this have individualism and stand out from similar scenarios from other books.
The ending however didn’t maintain the same heights as the middle, although not bad and still very enjoyable, I can’t help but feel there could have been more done with it, given the outlandish themes throughout.
The character work was good, nothing overly special but I felt everyone fit well and had a purpose with no spare parts just the flesh out the pages. Written well, a little slow in places, however, this could be to really ramp up the suspense when the twist start and the writing hits top speed.
Overall, this was a fun book that after the first 100 pages flew by. Story-wise I liked this book, but think it could have had a little extra just to gain the final jaw-dropping moment and the 5-star review.
Picking up tremendously for the middle portion of the book, with the story keeping you on your toes and never knowing what was going to happen next. With a plotline that wasn’t unheard of, Steve does a great job of adding little twists and turns to make this have individualism and stand out from similar scenarios from other books.
The ending however didn’t maintain the same heights as the middle, although not bad and still very enjoyable, I can’t help but feel there could have been more done with it, given the outlandish themes throughout.
The character work was good, nothing overly special but I felt everyone fit well and had a purpose with no spare parts just the flesh out the pages. Written well, a little slow in places, however, this could be to really ramp up the suspense when the twist start and the writing hits top speed.
Overall, this was a fun book that after the first 100 pages flew by. Story-wise I liked this book, but think it could have had a little extra just to gain the final jaw-dropping moment and the 5-star review.
hannahsbookhaven's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hhbw's review against another edition
5.0
Picked up this book from a local bookstore as the owner had glowing reviews. The book lives up to its title, there are twists majority of which I didn't see coming. I love how the story is written from the perspective of the characters that made it quite dynamic. Felt like it was a slow start but definitely a page-turner.
hales2385's review against another edition
5.0
WOW!! I literally couldn't put this book down... as a fan of Steve Cavanagh's other books I was excited to read this standalone book and I can honestly say that I wasn't disappointed!
I don't like giving too much away about storylines but what I can say is that this had me gripped.... I needed to find out what was going on and that meant that I had to keep reading as just as you think you know what's happening... things change.
It's a fast paced novel which I liked, it definitely kept me guessing and it's not one of those books where one chapter in you know exactly how it's going to end but you carry on reading anyway!
I loved the fact that Steve even put a brief reference to Eddie Flynn in the book (that's his main character from his other books) and the book just felt really 'current' with other small references that were made.
If I'm completely honest... I finished the book two days ago and I'm still wondering to myself how he came up with such a fantastic storyline and managed to write it so brilliantly! It definitely needs to be at the top of your to-read pile.
Thank you so much to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. I enjoyed it that much that I'll be buying a hard copy when it's released.
I don't like giving too much away about storylines but what I can say is that this had me gripped.... I needed to find out what was going on and that meant that I had to keep reading as just as you think you know what's happening... things change.
It's a fast paced novel which I liked, it definitely kept me guessing and it's not one of those books where one chapter in you know exactly how it's going to end but you carry on reading anyway!
I loved the fact that Steve even put a brief reference to Eddie Flynn in the book (that's his main character from his other books) and the book just felt really 'current' with other small references that were made.
If I'm completely honest... I finished the book two days ago and I'm still wondering to myself how he came up with such a fantastic storyline and managed to write it so brilliantly! It definitely needs to be at the top of your to-read pile.
Thank you so much to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. I enjoyed it that much that I'll be buying a hard copy when it's released.