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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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:
Yes
I’ve loved Sarah Pekkanen for a long time- both as a solo author and a collaborator with Greer Hendricks. I’m always excited to read one of her books. The Locked Ward was no exception. This book started off so strong and had so much potential. The premise was intriguing, as were the two main characters. But in the end, I was a little disappointed with it. There were a few things in the story that I felt were never fully explained or resolved. The ending also seemed to come out of nowhere- I think it was meant to be the big shock or twist but it fell a little flat for me. Maybe my expectations were too high?
Overall it was still entertaining and a good read.
3.5 stars, rounded up.
Thanks to NetGalley, St Martin’s Press and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Overall it was still entertaining and a good read.
3.5 stars, rounded up.
Thanks to NetGalley, St Martin’s Press and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book. I had to sit for a moment and process it prior to writing this review. I was a huge fan of House of Glass by Pekkanen so I was expecting great things. She did not disappoint. The premise- two twins, initially unaware of each other, are separated at birth and raised in very different ways. Amanda was raised by loving parents who owned a local bar. Georgia grew up with privilege with a family who was continually disapproving.
Georgia is locked up in a hospital after all evidence points to her killing her sister, Annabelle. She, through her attorney, seeks out Amanda and asks her to visit.
This novel is full of twist and turns and “who should I trust” moments.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.75 Stars
I really enjoyed this book!
I did not want to put this book down, and every time I had a free second, I wanted to pick this book back up! It was a very quick read, with new things happening pretty frequently.
I enjoyed the dual POV from the two biological sisters. I think that it added a layer of confusion as well as being able to see both sides can help to figure out the mystery.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
I really enjoyed this book!
I did not want to put this book down, and every time I had a free second, I wanted to pick this book back up! It was a very quick read, with new things happening pretty frequently.
I enjoyed the dual POV from the two biological sisters. I think that it added a layer of confusion as well as being able to see both sides can help to figure out the mystery.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
The plot of this novel was bananas. A secret twin sister? Stop. I can't in this world of Ancestry.com, I don't believe it for one second.
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
The Locked Ward
A dual POV thriller full of mystery and edge of your seat suspense! I loved the twists this story took! I thought that the mental ward setting was perfect and very eerie! Anyone who likes psychological thrillers should give this one a chance!
Thank you Net Galley and St. Martins Press for this Arc!
“I didn’t do it."
Whoa! This one hooked me in. It has short chapters, packed with mystery, and trust no one. This was such a fun psychological thriller to listen to. It follows two sisters, Georgia and Amanda who are twins. I really enjoyed some of the twin behaviors mentioned in the book. I have b/g twins so I was able to relate to some of what the twins in this book experienced. I really enjoyed the mystery and whodunit vibes in this book. I felt like the entire time, I was Amanda and was running out of time and trying to hurry up and figure out who was the master manipulator in the book. The narrator, January LaVoy does a wonderful job portraying both Georgia and Amanda. She embodied the sisters and many of the other patients very well in this book. She truly elevated this story for me and brought the characters to life.
A very special thanks to Macmillan Audio + Netgalley for the ALC.
Whoa! This one hooked me in. It has short chapters, packed with mystery, and trust no one. This was such a fun psychological thriller to listen to. It follows two sisters, Georgia and Amanda who are twins. I really enjoyed some of the twin behaviors mentioned in the book. I have b/g twins so I was able to relate to some of what the twins in this book experienced. I really enjoyed the mystery and whodunit vibes in this book. I felt like the entire time, I was Amanda and was running out of time and trying to hurry up and figure out who was the master manipulator in the book. The narrator, January LaVoy does a wonderful job portraying both Georgia and Amanda. She embodied the sisters and many of the other patients very well in this book. She truly elevated this story for me and brought the characters to life.
A very special thanks to Macmillan Audio + Netgalley for the ALC.