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Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli

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rachelmb's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

This book was so different from any book I’ve ever read. I really enjoyed…for lack of a better word…the perspective/point of view it was written from (three dead girls murdered by the same man), and how it all came together chapter by chapter. Aside from the ending, it didn’t have many majorly shocking plot twists or “omg” moments, but the intensity throughout the book was so high that it didn’t even matter, it had me hooked and I couldn’t put it down. I’ll also add, without giving too much away, that the connection the title of the book has to the actual storyline was so emotional and fitting and was one of my favorite parts about it. Such a unique and heartbreaking book that was very well done!

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katiecummings1981's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

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mdburdine's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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disguisedposer's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

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fthan's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Incredible story. I love the several different point of views, all telling the same story. There’s no repetitiveness, it flows amazingly.

The working together to help detectives solve their murders and bring justice for their families is such a lovely concept. I very much enjoyed how they all ended up meeting up and potentially aided in saving April and the kids.

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alexandraloveee's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.25

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wanjerip's review against another edition

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2.5

I really wanted to enjoy this book. Maybe it's is for a different audience. There's a lot you have to let go of to enjoy this story unfortunately, for example, we don't fully get the motive of the killer for committing the murders or why he picks his specific victims. There's a slight suggestion to why but it doesn't satisfy the question. You also don't get April's POV at all even though she's "pivotal-ish" in the story.

The overall idea was really great and the beginning was very compelling, however, by 50-60% in, it got a little repetitive with the different ghost perspectives and really frustrating because they really couldn't do that much from their realm. I guess it was the author's choice to have them be somewhat ineffective but why would we have the storyline from their POV if they can barely do anything? Maybe the book would have benefited from being 50 pages shorter because the last few pages were a struggle to get through.

Once again I think the book is for a different audience. Maybe if you're looking for a light easy paranormal thriller book, this could be the book to read. I still plan to read Run on Red that I bought after seeing all the hype about it!

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alindeman's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is the second book I’ve read from Ihli and wow. Such a cool premise. The first half of the book moved pretty slow for me and I was waiting for the girls to connect. But when they did that’s when it really picked up. I loved the bonds these girls formed with each other, even beyond death, and their determination to get justice for each other. Violence against women isn’t fiction, but often times justice can seem fictional.

this book gives these girls the justice all the real life victims of violence deserve but often do not see. It’s cathartic in a way.

Both this book and her other book Run on Red, tell womens’ stories of strength, of friendship, and of resilience. Highly recommend, but check trigger warnings. Definitely going to keep my eye on this author!!

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criticalbooks's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense 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

1.5

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