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michellewords's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a fan of the Stillhouse Lake series. Gwen Proctor/Gina Royal, Atlanta, and Connor are like my friends.
Bitter Falls didn't quite reach the level of the first and second book.
Caine does characters so well. I love reading the people she creates in her books. She describes them in such a way that I can picture them and understand their choices easily. It's so nice to see that continue across the series. Each character remains pretty much the same from the other books.
Some of the scenes in Bitter Falls are really good. Scenes with Gwen doing her private investigation or the beginning prologue scene at Bitter Falls.
There's a lot of bouncing around it the book takes a lot of time to settle into the plot. Bouncing from trailer trash drug kingpins in the woods, to Connor's PTSD with his bio dad, to a murdering cult, to Gwen's case of missing young man, to Sam for reasons? Each thread/point of view character is good, but the book lacks something that pulls it together.
The cult near the end of the book seems a very weak connection and doesn't feel real to me. It feels like a weak plot connection to do something. I needed more regarding the cult. The people within the cult don't make sense and don't follow Caine's usual great character creation.
I liked the book okay, but it really fell short for me in the plot area. Too many little things that don't unite together in a very cohesive narrative. Everything packed away a little too neat and everything seemed to end a little too conveniently.
Bitter Falls didn't quite reach the level of the first and second book.
Caine does characters so well. I love reading the people she creates in her books. She describes them in such a way that I can picture them and understand their choices easily. It's so nice to see that continue across the series. Each character remains pretty much the same from the other books.
Some of the scenes in Bitter Falls are really good. Scenes with Gwen doing her private investigation or the beginning prologue scene at Bitter Falls.
There's a lot of bouncing around it the book takes a lot of time to settle into the plot. Bouncing from trailer trash drug kingpins in the woods, to Connor's PTSD with his bio dad, to a murdering cult, to Gwen's case of missing young man, to Sam for reasons? Each thread/point of view character is good, but the book lacks something that pulls it together.
The cult near the end of the book seems a very weak connection and doesn't feel real to me. It feels like a weak plot connection to do something. I needed more regarding the cult. The people within the cult don't make sense and don't follow Caine's usual great character creation.
I liked the book okay, but it really fell short for me in the plot area. Too many little things that don't unite together in a very cohesive narrative. Everything packed away a little too neat and everything seemed to end a little too conveniently.
michellewords's review against another edition
3.0
The Stillhouse Falls series is one of my favorites. Rachel Caine has such a way with words.
I'm a fan of the Stillhouse Lake series. Gwen Proctor/Gina Royal, Atlanta, and Connor are like my friends.
Bitter Falls didn't quite reach the level of the first and second book.
Caine does characters so well. I love reading the people she creates in her books. She describes them in such a way that I can picture them and understand their choices easily. It's so nice to see that continue across the series. Each character remains pretty much the same from the other books.
Some of the scenes in Bitter Falls are really good. Scenes with Gwen doing her private investigation or the beginning prologue scene at Bitter Falls.
There's a lot of bouncing around it the book takes a lot of time to settle into the plot. Bouncing from trailer trash drug kingpins in the woods, to Connor's PTSD with his bio dad, to a murdering cult, to Gwen's case of missing young man, to Sam for reasons? Each thread/point of view character is good, but the book lacks something that pulls it together.
The cult near the end of the book seems a very weak connection and doesn't feel real to me. It feels like a weak plot connection to do something. I needed more regarding the cult. The people within the cult don't make sense and don't follow Caine's usual great character creation.
I liked the book okay, but it really fell short for me in the plot area. Too many little things that don't unite together in a very cohesive narrative. Everything packed away a little too neat and everything seemed to end a little too conveniently.
Shout out to Net Galley, Rachel Caine, and publisher for a copy of Bitter Falls in exchange for an honest review.
I'm a fan of the Stillhouse Lake series. Gwen Proctor/Gina Royal, Atlanta, and Connor are like my friends.
Bitter Falls didn't quite reach the level of the first and second book.
Caine does characters so well. I love reading the people she creates in her books. She describes them in such a way that I can picture them and understand their choices easily. It's so nice to see that continue across the series. Each character remains pretty much the same from the other books.
Some of the scenes in Bitter Falls are really good. Scenes with Gwen doing her private investigation or the beginning prologue scene at Bitter Falls.
There's a lot of bouncing around it the book takes a lot of time to settle into the plot. Bouncing from trailer trash drug kingpins in the woods, to Connor's PTSD with his bio dad, to a murdering cult, to Gwen's case of missing young man, to Sam for reasons? Each thread/point of view character is good, but the book lacks something that pulls it together.
The cult near the end of the book seems a very weak connection and doesn't feel real to me. It feels like a weak plot connection to do something. I needed more regarding the cult. The people within the cult don't make sense and don't follow Caine's usual great character creation.
I liked the book okay, but it really fell short for me in the plot area. Too many little things that don't unite together in a very cohesive narrative. Everything packed away a little too neat and everything seemed to end a little too conveniently.
Shout out to Net Galley, Rachel Caine, and publisher for a copy of Bitter Falls in exchange for an honest review.
monikabr's review against another edition
4.0
After the last one was just all right for me, the 4th book made me remember why I loved the the series initially.
nicolemelie1984's review against another edition
5.0
Great read!!!
Did not see that twist comes! I'm a slow reader but I got threw it! On to book #5!! Still house lake series has been good so far!
Did not see that twist comes! I'm a slow reader but I got threw it! On to book #5!! Still house lake series has been good so far!
chloewallace's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Rachel Caine does it again!! I loved how this one started with a little excerpt and you think something from the beginning the whole book but it turns out to be wrong!! I’m not a huge cult fan but it was SO well written that I didn’t mind at all.
I love that this series doesn’t get boring and drawn out after each book. It stays fresh and engaging the whole time!! I think this one’s one of my favorites of the Stillhouse Lake series!! Highly recommend this whole series.
I love that this series doesn’t get boring and drawn out after each book. It stays fresh and engaging the whole time!! I think this one’s one of my favorites of the Stillhouse Lake series!! Highly recommend this whole series.
erinremen's review against another edition
5.0
Gwen has had a hard life, atleast the last few years, and it seems like she attracts danger at every turn. She struggles to keep her family safe from all the evil people bring to her door step. Her new case searching for answers to a missing boys disappearance 3 years ago leads as I'm sure you suspect, to more danger. Sam has his own troubles that are taking a darker turn and the kids are targets yet again. Intriguing storyline with some action and suspense as well as the support and love of family and friends through it all! Definitely another five star read that should not be missed!
sammyp19's review against another edition
5.0
There was only one way this could go really & it did. Basically how most of us want it to go. Still found it thrilling and entertaining. Overall a good read in the series
melissadelongcox's review against another edition
(lots of books on my tbr from this year still showing as unread – updating them all in one go!)
jesseysnyder's review against another edition
5.0
So, I'll start off by saying that usually I am not a series type of girl. However, one day back in 2018, I picked up Stillhouse Lake, not realizing it was the first in a series, and I've been hooked ever since. I was highly anticipating Bitter Falls, and let me tell you, it did not let me down. Rachel Caine is such a wonderful writer and I have really come to love and care for Gwen and her family. Bitter Falls is action packed and has a great and unexpected twist at the end. I highly recommend this series!
A big thank you to Rachel Caine and Thomas & Mercer publishing for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
A big thank you to Rachel Caine and Thomas & Mercer publishing for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
tmalini's review
5.0
Love love love this series. I will always root for Gwen Proctor and her family- Rachel Caine does, as usual, an incredible job of writing characters who feel and sound real. Highly recommend.