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michalice's review against another edition
4.0
I have enjoyed reading this series from the very first book, and I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Dead and Buried, wanting to know if we get our questions answered, if Rose and Joshua find their parents, and if they finally get closure. My review for Dead and Buried will possibly be vague as I try to avoid spoilers from the series and from this book itself.
Dead and Buried picks up a short while after Butterfly Grave, with both Rose and Joshua still struggling with what transpired, and also Rose's decision to get some space away from the entire investigation that seems to have gone off track. Rose and Joshua are not on very good speaking terms, while he is off investigating a few villages, Rose is back at school trying to continue with her life. Suddenly all of their questions and belief in their parents are shattered when a body is discovered in their old house, and an investigation is quickly started, bringing in Rose and Joshua to try to jog their memories about events in the past. Dead and Buried follows Rose and Josh as they come to terms with this new revelation and as they try to make sense of it all and once again pick up their investigation in the hopes they find the answers they are looking for.
While I enjoyed Dead and Buried I don't think it was filled with as much suspense as previous books, but you can definitly see how everything they have gone through is starting to affect the dynamics between this duo. Old faces from the past make appearances wanting answers themselves, which means Rose and Joshua both experience the wrath of revenge from these old faces. Added with that the pressure, and I think stalking, of a police officer in charge of the investigation this duo have their hands full. When you factor in that they already know a lot of information that could be dangerous for all involved if the police find out what is going on, it's not easy for Rose and Joshua to keep their motives a secret.
Dead and Buried gives us a lot of answers to the questions that were left unanswered throughout the series, and a few more were asked near the beginning of the book, but thankfully were also answered. When the body was discovered there was some incriminating evidence left on it, and even I had doubts over what really happened, luckily for me we get this answered for us near the end of the book so I wasn't left hanging over what really happened.
Dead and Buried is the final instalment in this series and I think it ends perfectly, everything is all wrapped up nicely with all questions answered and explanations given for why things happened.
Dead and Buried picks up a short while after Butterfly Grave, with both Rose and Joshua still struggling with what transpired, and also Rose's decision to get some space away from the entire investigation that seems to have gone off track. Rose and Joshua are not on very good speaking terms, while he is off investigating a few villages, Rose is back at school trying to continue with her life. Suddenly all of their questions and belief in their parents are shattered when a body is discovered in their old house, and an investigation is quickly started, bringing in Rose and Joshua to try to jog their memories about events in the past. Dead and Buried follows Rose and Josh as they come to terms with this new revelation and as they try to make sense of it all and once again pick up their investigation in the hopes they find the answers they are looking for.
While I enjoyed Dead and Buried I don't think it was filled with as much suspense as previous books, but you can definitly see how everything they have gone through is starting to affect the dynamics between this duo. Old faces from the past make appearances wanting answers themselves, which means Rose and Joshua both experience the wrath of revenge from these old faces. Added with that the pressure, and I think stalking, of a police officer in charge of the investigation this duo have their hands full. When you factor in that they already know a lot of information that could be dangerous for all involved if the police find out what is going on, it's not easy for Rose and Joshua to keep their motives a secret.
Dead and Buried gives us a lot of answers to the questions that were left unanswered throughout the series, and a few more were asked near the beginning of the book, but thankfully were also answered. When the body was discovered there was some incriminating evidence left on it, and even I had doubts over what really happened, luckily for me we get this answered for us near the end of the book so I wasn't left hanging over what really happened.
Dead and Buried is the final instalment in this series and I think it ends perfectly, everything is all wrapped up nicely with all questions answered and explanations given for why things happened.
shetland_pone's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Ending was shit.
emilyrh24's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
anneweaver9's review against another edition
3.0
More 3.5, ending weaker than rest of book. Plot bit repetitive and did not really build to much.
rebeccajane's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars.
I'm so glad I'm done with this series. This last book wasn't terrible, but I didn't particularly like much about it. For the starters, while the editing wasn't as bad as in the previous book, it wasn't the greatest in this one either. I also spotted an inconsistency that would have come down to poor editing. Another thing I'm not the biggest fan of is the plot. I thought it was so unbelievable and couldn't believe that the main characters (Joshua in particular) couldn't just but out. I really struggled to enjoy the storyline and, once again, I couldn't believe what was going on. The ending was also way too convenient. Lastly, I really didn't like the characters, especially Joshua, because they were just so annoying and frustrating. I wasn't comfortable with the romance and thought it was kind of wishy washy anyway. Not a bad ending to the series, but there wasn't a whole lot I can say I liked.
I'm so glad I'm done with this series. This last book wasn't terrible, but I didn't particularly like much about it. For the starters, while the editing wasn't as bad as in the previous book, it wasn't the greatest in this one either. I also spotted an inconsistency that would have come down to poor editing. Another thing I'm not the biggest fan of is the plot. I thought it was so unbelievable and couldn't believe that the main characters (Joshua in particular) couldn't just but out. I really struggled to enjoy the storyline and, once again, I couldn't believe what was going on. The ending was also way too convenient. Lastly, I really didn't like the characters, especially Joshua, because they were just so annoying and frustrating. I wasn't comfortable with the romance and thought it was kind of wishy washy anyway. Not a bad ending to the series, but there wasn't a whole lot I can say I liked.
ruby_99's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0