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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
I fell for the hype that TikTok gave this book. It’s a predictable Disney, PG-13 kidnapping. Just when I was about to give up on the book, they made the bad guys gritty enough to keep me hanging on. Not long after that even the bad guys became predictable and I was just in too far to DNF it. I’m still waiting for the “twists”.
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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:
No
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Devoured this book. Such a good thriller and the writing made me feel like I was a part of the story. Spoilers*
An athlete gets taken in the forest by “preppers” a father and son, where she is kept to be their “wife” and “tamed”, beaten. She realizes the other woman is a girl that went missing years ago. The story is following her time held captive while her friend (that she is in love with) searches for her. They end up finding her but it’s not the cheesy happy ending - still some despair mixed in. I loved the different avenues and dimensions of this book and it had me feeling every emotion.
An athlete gets taken in the forest by “preppers” a father and son, where she is kept to be their “wife” and “tamed”, beaten. She realizes the other woman is a girl that went missing years ago. The story is following her time held captive while her friend (that she is in love with) searches for her. They end up finding her but it’s not the cheesy happy ending - still some despair mixed in. I loved the different avenues and dimensions of this book and it had me feeling every emotion.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Gray After Dark follows the story of a runner who is abducted during her run, a premise that hit uncomfortably close to home for me, as it’s one of my worst fears. The tension is immediate, and the terrifying ordeal Miley endures is nothing short of a nightmare. Those moments were definitely the high points of the book, delivering suspense and a sense of urgency that kept me turning the pages.
That said, the story was fairly predictable, and I found there wasn’t much in the way of character depth. While the plot kept me engaged, I never felt truly connected to the characters beyond the surface level. If you’re looking for an entertaining, adrenaline-fueled read rather than a deep emotional dive, this one delivers.
That said, the story was fairly predictable, and I found there wasn’t much in the way of character depth. While the plot kept me engaged, I never felt truly connected to the characters beyond the surface level. If you’re looking for an entertaining, adrenaline-fueled read rather than a deep emotional dive, this one delivers.