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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Annoying, and what I will call convenient MC, lacking any depth… added to OTFT (now over the fucking top) unrealistic, unnecessary twists….. I can’t roll my eyes anyyyyyyy further back in my head.
This book had me completely hooked with its unexpected twists, buried family secrets, and a dark glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous.
Early on, I was convinced the two sisters were actually the same person with dissociative identity disorder, which would have been a wild plot twist, but the actual story still kept me guessing right up until the end. The plot did seem a bit over the top at times, but honestly, the lengths the wealthy will go to, and what they’ll cover up might surprise you… or maybe not.
While this book didn’t completely blow me away, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. It was an engaging and entertaining read that kept me turning the pages.
*Thank you to Sarah Pekkanen, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the digital copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
• psychological thriller • murder mystery • suddenly a twin • amateur sleuthing • psych ward • dual POVs •
•This was such a disappointment. I'm usually a fan of this author, but this one failed to engage me. I really tried—as evidenced by my finishing the story at all.
🎙️January LaVoy's narration was good. Could it have been better with another narrator? Probably not.
•My Score 4.76/10•
Received as an arc from Netgalley. I was really excited for this book but unfortunately was left underwhelmed. If you told me this was any other author, I would believe you because this book did not seem like a Sarah Pekkanen book. The premise was interesting but I felt like there were too many plot holes and questions not answered at the end. The twist was underwhelming and the ending felt irrelevant. I appreciated the short chapters and the duel POV between the sisters but I didn't feel like there was any character growth.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It’s official...I’ll read anything Sarah Pekkanen writes! The Locked Ward is a great story that keeps you guessing until the end. I listened to the audio version and read the ebook. I enjoy the mystery of Sarah’s books, such as The Glass House, and the complex mystery of this one does not disappoint.
Georgia Cartwright is accused of killing her younger sister, Annabelle Cartwright, and is locked in a psychological ward while awaiting trial rather than prison, due to her adopted family’s noteworthy & wealthy reputation. Georgia previously discovered a family secret- she was born a twin, and separated at birth. She’s able to contact her twin, Amanda (Mandy), who tells the other POV in the book.
Mandy visits Georgia, curious about the credibility of her claim to be twins. Georgia coerces Mandy to dive deeper into their family history of secrets by whispering to her, “I didn’t do it. You’ve got to get me out of here.” Mandy is thrust into investigating Georgia’s claim to be family and innocent for Annabelle’s death.
Once Mandy goes down the path into investigating the wealthy Cartwright family, she can’t stop. The story develops smoothly over dual POV of Georgia and Mandy. Shocking secrets are uncovered about the powerful family and Mandy’s world is turned upside down in this eerie & twisty thriller!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to the wonderful @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the advanced copies. The Locked Ward will be release August 5th.
Georgia Cartwright is accused of killing her younger sister, Annabelle Cartwright, and is locked in a psychological ward while awaiting trial rather than prison, due to her adopted family’s noteworthy & wealthy reputation. Georgia previously discovered a family secret- she was born a twin, and separated at birth. She’s able to contact her twin, Amanda (Mandy), who tells the other POV in the book.
Mandy visits Georgia, curious about the credibility of her claim to be twins. Georgia coerces Mandy to dive deeper into their family history of secrets by whispering to her, “I didn’t do it. You’ve got to get me out of here.” Mandy is thrust into investigating Georgia’s claim to be family and innocent for Annabelle’s death.
Once Mandy goes down the path into investigating the wealthy Cartwright family, she can’t stop. The story develops smoothly over dual POV of Georgia and Mandy. Shocking secrets are uncovered about the powerful family and Mandy’s world is turned upside down in this eerie & twisty thriller!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to the wonderful @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the advanced copies. The Locked Ward will be release August 5th.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received this for free as an ARC, and this is my honest review.
This was a good quick mystery/suspense read. I liked the dual POVs between the sisters. It kept me on edge for some parts. I was able to predict some things and the ended seemed a little rushed, so I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.
This was a good quick mystery/suspense read. I liked the dual POVs between the sisters. It kept me on edge for some parts. I was able to predict some things and the ended seemed a little rushed, so I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.