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3.2 AVERAGE
3.2 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
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
Four main characters, where we hear from three points of view. There are two main mysteries/ issues of tension throughout the book, though one is solved rather easily, with the other taking the major lead. An interesting read, with a plot twist at the end which I did not see coming.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
No thoughts, head empty. Had the vibes of a not so good thriller you would get in an airport.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A slow burn thriller set primarily in Thailand. I enjoyed the multiple points of view as you got drip fed the various secrets the friends had from each other, some related to Caleb, the mysterious stranger that latched on to the group. Is he really a stranger to all of them? What secrets is he hiding?
Have enjoyed a few oc this author's books, this was the first audiobook version, the narrators did a good job bringing the characters to life. Looking forward to the next book.
Have enjoyed a few oc this author's books, this was the first audiobook version, the narrators did a good job bringing the characters to life. Looking forward to the next book.
mysterious
slow-paced
3.5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from William Morrow via NetGalley.
This book explores the dark undercurrents of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of a dream holiday gone wrong, the story follows four friends who find their paradise shattered by a brutal murder. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that each of the friends is hiding something, and that the bonds they once thought unbreakable are fraying under the weight of their secrets.
The premise promises a gripping psychological thriller, but the execution leaves something to be desired. The pacing is slow, making it difficult to stay fully engaged with the story. The character development feels somewhat formulaic, with backstories that come across as forced and overly reliant on stereotypes—the rich guy, the poor guy, and so on. This lack of depth in the characters, particularly in Sashki and Holly, makes it challenging to connect with them from my perspective.
The ending, while intended to be a shocking twist, feels rushed and doesn't deliver the impact it could have. I did find the story as a whole to be intriguing.
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from William Morrow via NetGalley.
This book explores the dark undercurrents of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of a dream holiday gone wrong, the story follows four friends who find their paradise shattered by a brutal murder. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that each of the friends is hiding something, and that the bonds they once thought unbreakable are fraying under the weight of their secrets.
The premise promises a gripping psychological thriller, but the execution leaves something to be desired. The pacing is slow, making it difficult to stay fully engaged with the story. The character development feels somewhat formulaic, with backstories that come across as forced and overly reliant on stereotypes—the rich guy, the poor guy, and so on. This lack of depth in the characters, particularly in Sashki and Holly, makes it challenging to connect with them from my perspective.
The ending, while intended to be a shocking twist, feels rushed and doesn't deliver the impact it could have. I did find the story as a whole to be intriguing.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
tense
medium-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