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flintsloveofbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I only have one book left in this series (so far) and it’s not enough, damnit. I want more.
marilynw's review against another edition
4.0
Every Waking Hour (Ellery Hathaway #4) by Joanna Schaffhausen
In Every Waking Hour, the fourth book in the Ellery Hathaway/Reed Markham series, Ellery and Reed, the FBI agent who saved her from a serial killer years ago, have moved forward in their quiet relationship. Ellery will never be "okay" after her kidnap, rape, and torture, all those years ago, but she's now a detective in Boston and Reed and his seven year old daughter, Tula, are visiting her. And then there is the ever present Speed Bump, Ellery's cute, lumbering Basset Hound.
The story begins with a missing twelve year old who seems to just walk away from her nanny, under her own free will. But soon after, there is a note from someone saying that they have her and this is all happening due to transgressions on the part of Chloe's mom. Reed, as an FBI profiler and Ellery, as an expert in child abductions, set to work trying to understand just what has happened to Chloe and who might have her.
While being wrapped up in this quick moving case, which involves at least three families with shady characters in each of them, Reed and Ellery are also dealing with Reed's ex wife and the threat of her allowing Tula to have less time in his life. Sarit, Reed's ex, doesn't like Ellery, doesn't want Tula around her, and is deeply bitter about Reed's commitment to his job and Ellery. Having been with these characters for four books now, it's easy to move right into the story and their heads, feeling the tension, doubts, and fears of the characters. The story ends with signs of a fifth offering on the horizon and I cannot wait to be with Ellery and Reed again.
Publication date: January 26, 2021
Thank you to St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books and NetGalley for this ARC.
In Every Waking Hour, the fourth book in the Ellery Hathaway/Reed Markham series, Ellery and Reed, the FBI agent who saved her from a serial killer years ago, have moved forward in their quiet relationship. Ellery will never be "okay" after her kidnap, rape, and torture, all those years ago, but she's now a detective in Boston and Reed and his seven year old daughter, Tula, are visiting her. And then there is the ever present Speed Bump, Ellery's cute, lumbering Basset Hound.
The story begins with a missing twelve year old who seems to just walk away from her nanny, under her own free will. But soon after, there is a note from someone saying that they have her and this is all happening due to transgressions on the part of Chloe's mom. Reed, as an FBI profiler and Ellery, as an expert in child abductions, set to work trying to understand just what has happened to Chloe and who might have her.
While being wrapped up in this quick moving case, which involves at least three families with shady characters in each of them, Reed and Ellery are also dealing with Reed's ex wife and the threat of her allowing Tula to have less time in his life. Sarit, Reed's ex, doesn't like Ellery, doesn't want Tula around her, and is deeply bitter about Reed's commitment to his job and Ellery. Having been with these characters for four books now, it's easy to move right into the story and their heads, feeling the tension, doubts, and fears of the characters. The story ends with signs of a fifth offering on the horizon and I cannot wait to be with Ellery and Reed again.
Publication date: January 26, 2021
Thank you to St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books and NetGalley for this ARC.
hollispaige's review against another edition
4.0
Well, I’m not sure exactly why but I’m HOOKED on this series!! Yesterday afternoon, I was reading the 3rd book(I originally purchased 1,2,&3) when I realized “im going to finish this today and NEED the next one.” So I took a break and went and picked up book 4, but 5 was out of stock so I ordered online. Well, tonight I finished book 4 and I’m just so upset that book 5 is not in my hands NOW!
I’m not sure why I’m so hooked on this series, I’ve read 1-4 in under 24 hrs each. Ellery, the main character, is likable and annoying at the same time. Every chapter feels like a cliffhanger, and that is what I enjoy in my entertainment, that “i HAVE to know what happens next.” This series gives you that and more. Like I said, the main genial character does get on my nerves, but I think the leading male character, reed, balances it out for me(especially when his daughter is in the picture of he makes a comment about the dog).
I know this review does not summarize the book, but I’m not good at summaries without spoilers.
Also, I think I will be devastated if book 5 is the final.
I’m not sure why I’m so hooked on this series, I’ve read 1-4 in under 24 hrs each. Ellery, the main character, is likable and annoying at the same time. Every chapter feels like a cliffhanger, and that is what I enjoy in my entertainment, that “i HAVE to know what happens next.” This series gives you that and more. Like I said, the main genial character does get on my nerves, but I think the leading male character, reed, balances it out for me(especially when his daughter is in the picture of he makes a comment about the dog).
I know this review does not summarize the book, but I’m not good at summaries without spoilers.
Also, I think I will be devastated if book 5 is the final.
kitoliver's review against another edition
5.0
Pro tip: set aside an entire weekend when reading any of these novels. Yet again completely captivating and enthralling. Loved how Ellery and Reed's personal stories and family lives are interwoven with the case they're racing to solve. As soon as I put it down, I wanted to read the whole series again from the beginning.
fluffyturtle's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
smilesgiggle's review against another edition
5.0
I have a book hangover. Wow.
I haven't read the previous books on this series- the author did a great job giving backstory without slowing the book.
Chloe is at a Boston festival with her nannie, Mimi. She goes to get an ice cream - and is gone.
FBI agent Reed and BCP Detective Ellery happen to be at the same festival- Ellery quickly gets BCP on it with a description. Then she finds Chloe's abandoned cell phone.
The parents do all they can to help- but with their busy professions, Mimi is the main caregiver. Martin may be having an affair. Teresa's first child, Trevor, had been murdered - still unsolved.
Ellery and Reed struggle with their own relationship as Ellery and her partner Dorie sift through leads. Ellery is the only surviving victim of Coben - a serial killer who snatched Ellery on her 14th birthday. Reed saved her - forging a massive connection.
Great plot. Fast paced. Intense suspense. And the twists - stellar.
Thank you to Netgalley and Minotaur Books for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I haven't read the previous books on this series- the author did a great job giving backstory without slowing the book.
Chloe is at a Boston festival with her nannie, Mimi. She goes to get an ice cream - and is gone.
FBI agent Reed and BCP Detective Ellery happen to be at the same festival- Ellery quickly gets BCP on it with a description. Then she finds Chloe's abandoned cell phone.
The parents do all they can to help- but with their busy professions, Mimi is the main caregiver. Martin may be having an affair. Teresa's first child, Trevor, had been murdered - still unsolved.
Ellery and Reed struggle with their own relationship as Ellery and her partner Dorie sift through leads. Ellery is the only surviving victim of Coben - a serial killer who snatched Ellery on her 14th birthday. Reed saved her - forging a massive connection.
Great plot. Fast paced. Intense suspense. And the twists - stellar.
Thank you to Netgalley and Minotaur Books for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
2021; Minotaur Books/St. Martin's Press/Vibrance Press
Narrators: Seth Podowitz & Danielle Gensler
In the fourth instalment, Ellery and Reed are trying to make it as couple. Ellery has a new job and partner in Boston. Ellery and Reed take his young daughter to a fair when a young twelve year girl goes missing in the crowd. Ellery and Reed see this happening on their watch and dive into the case. Reed is supposed to be on vacation with his daughter, but cannot help getting involved. This one makes his ex-wife more irritated with him. Ellery seeing parallels to her own case takes it personal. As the two work on the case together grey find that their relation is being tested. Will they find the young girl and survive as a couple?
What I enjoyed about the first book was the case weaved with personal life. You have these two flawed characters that come together...or trying to be together. They both have baggage, but they seem to make one another feel safe and normal. I am happy to see this series will continue with book 5 next year. In the meantime, Schaffenhausen has a new series coming out later in August. I am looking forward to another strong female character.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2021; Minotaur Books/St. Martin's Press/Vibrance Press
Narrators: Seth Podowitz & Danielle Gensler
In the fourth instalment, Ellery and Reed are trying to make it as couple. Ellery has a new job and partner in Boston. Ellery and Reed take his young daughter to a fair when a young twelve year girl goes missing in the crowd. Ellery and Reed see this happening on their watch and dive into the case. Reed is supposed to be on vacation with his daughter, but cannot help getting involved. This one makes his ex-wife more irritated with him. Ellery seeing parallels to her own case takes it personal. As the two work on the case together grey find that their relation is being tested. Will they find the young girl and survive as a couple?
What I enjoyed about the first book was the case weaved with personal life. You have these two flawed characters that come together...or trying to be together. They both have baggage, but they seem to make one another feel safe and normal. I am happy to see this series will continue with book 5 next year. In the meantime, Schaffenhausen has a new series coming out later in August. I am looking forward to another strong female character.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
alissacoopermiles's review against another edition
4.0
I'm new to the Ellery Hathaway series. This is the fourth book. Firstly, why didn't ya'll tell me?! Where has this series been all my life? I'm in love with a good female lead in a mystery/thriller series and Ellery is my new go-to character.
It's hard to describe when you've found a writer that just gets it. We can talk about the character's believability and interesting plot points, but for me Schaffhausen has accomplished more than that. It's just smart writing. The dialogue is crisp and not over-written. Sometimes writers try too hard to make their characters' voices distinct and end up reaching a point in dialogue and then hurdle past that point to some place far, far away. It's like losing control of your character instead of allowing him/her to speak through the writing. Schaffhausen remains in control.
Ellery presents as intelligent and self-aware. She doesn't bend too far in a particular direction. She's not the broken victim or the tough, emotionless woman who has been "through it" either. She has doubts and puts up a good front. She has trouble with relationships. She takes things too far sometimes. She can be vulnerable and strong.
In this particular book, we follow Ellery and her FBI boyfriend, Reed as they try to find a missing twelve year-old girl. It's a parent's biggest fear. One moment your child is with you, the next, you're wondering if your child is even alive. Schaffhausen takes us through the possibilities, not letting us rest on one too long before introducing a new twist, while testing Ellery's ability to stay focused as the memories of her own kidnapping and torture are triggered by this case.
A stand-out take-away for me was the clash of Ellery's past with her present job. She is still hounded by media; movies are still being made about her kidnapping and she has to find a way to do her job without letting her kidnapper's infamy and her own need for privacy color her decisions. A survivor's life can never be the same and I found that to be a unique perspective for a detective.
I'm excited to read the earlier books in this series and whatever is next for Ellery Hathaway!
It's hard to describe when you've found a writer that just gets it. We can talk about the character's believability and interesting plot points, but for me Schaffhausen has accomplished more than that. It's just smart writing. The dialogue is crisp and not over-written. Sometimes writers try too hard to make their characters' voices distinct and end up reaching a point in dialogue and then hurdle past that point to some place far, far away. It's like losing control of your character instead of allowing him/her to speak through the writing. Schaffhausen remains in control.
Ellery presents as intelligent and self-aware. She doesn't bend too far in a particular direction. She's not the broken victim or the tough, emotionless woman who has been "through it" either. She has doubts and puts up a good front. She has trouble with relationships. She takes things too far sometimes. She can be vulnerable and strong.
In this particular book, we follow Ellery and her FBI boyfriend, Reed as they try to find a missing twelve year-old girl. It's a parent's biggest fear. One moment your child is with you, the next, you're wondering if your child is even alive. Schaffhausen takes us through the possibilities, not letting us rest on one too long before introducing a new twist, while testing Ellery's ability to stay focused as the memories of her own kidnapping and torture are triggered by this case.
A stand-out take-away for me was the clash of Ellery's past with her present job. She is still hounded by media; movies are still being made about her kidnapping and she has to find a way to do her job without letting her kidnapper's infamy and her own need for privacy color her decisions. A survivor's life can never be the same and I found that to be a unique perspective for a detective.
I'm excited to read the earlier books in this series and whatever is next for Ellery Hathaway!
sanjana_ponmani's review against another edition
4.0
The fourth book in Joanna Schaffhausen's heartpounding Ellery Hathaway mystery series, Every Waking Hour....
After surviving a serial killer’s abduction as a young teenager, Ellery Hathaway is finally attempting a normal life. She has a new job as a rookie Boston detective and a fledgling relationship with Reed Markham, the FBI agent who rescued her years ago. But when a twelve-year-old girl disappears on Ellery’s watch, the troubling case opens deep wounds that never fully healed.
Chloe Lockhart walked away from a busy street fair and vanished into the crowd. Maybe she was fleeing the suffocating surveillance her parents put on her from the time she was born, or maybe the evil from her parents’ past finally caught up to her. For Chloe, as Ellery learns, is not the first child Teresa Lockhart has lost.
Ellery knows what it’s like to have the past stalk you, to hold your breath around every corner. Sending one kidnapped girl to find another could be Chloe’s only hope or an unmitigated disaster that dooms them both. Ellery must untangle the labyrinth of secrets inside the Lockhart household -- secrets that have already murdered one child. Each second that ticks by reminds her of her own lost hours, how close she came to death, and how near it still remains.
My opinion- good mystery ellery bonding with her half sister
ellery 's relation with dorie was great
mystery was till end of chapters keep you wanna know what happens
tulla and ashley friendship was great
over all great book nice mystery
After surviving a serial killer’s abduction as a young teenager, Ellery Hathaway is finally attempting a normal life. She has a new job as a rookie Boston detective and a fledgling relationship with Reed Markham, the FBI agent who rescued her years ago. But when a twelve-year-old girl disappears on Ellery’s watch, the troubling case opens deep wounds that never fully healed.
Chloe Lockhart walked away from a busy street fair and vanished into the crowd. Maybe she was fleeing the suffocating surveillance her parents put on her from the time she was born, or maybe the evil from her parents’ past finally caught up to her. For Chloe, as Ellery learns, is not the first child Teresa Lockhart has lost.
Ellery knows what it’s like to have the past stalk you, to hold your breath around every corner. Sending one kidnapped girl to find another could be Chloe’s only hope or an unmitigated disaster that dooms them both. Ellery must untangle the labyrinth of secrets inside the Lockhart household -- secrets that have already murdered one child. Each second that ticks by reminds her of her own lost hours, how close she came to death, and how near it still remains.
My opinion- good mystery ellery bonding with her half sister
ellery 's relation with dorie was great
mystery was till end of chapters keep you wanna know what happens
tulla and ashley friendship was great
over all great book nice mystery
pandasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Yet another excellent mystery thriller by author Joanna Schaffhausen in the Ellery Hathaway series. I pretty much devoured this entire series over the course of a week. I loved everything about this one. The authors writing style is engaging, well written and leaves you wanting more. I hope the author keeps writing this series. The relationship between Ellery and Reed is at the heart of these for me, I love how they support each other and grow together. Overall, this is a gripping, quick to read mystery for fans of the genre.