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whatjenreads's review against another edition
4.0
Another fast paced, race to the finish book in this series! I loved this newest installment and flew through it in one day. The plot moves along at a nice clip and I was frantically turning the pages during the big reveal. The character development in this series is fantastic and each book leaves me wanting more of the characters! I loved book 4 and look forward to the next in the series! My thanks to the publisher for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.
mackenzierm's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, so it took me some time to write this review....simply because I needed time to digest.
Wow. Why do good books always end on a cliffhanger. I must know if there is a continuation to the series, because in my opinion, there absolutely must be!
The mystery of missing 12-year-old Chloe Lockhart was nail-biting to say the least. As more secrets were revealed and suspicions were cast about from left to right, I have to say that I was barking up the wrong tree. I was in awe of the grand reveal as I did not see it coming. Truly a hallmark of a good book if I do say so myself!
I shed a few tears too many, reading through the trials and tribulations of Ellery and Reed’s relationship. I cannot begin to fathom the trauma that must come with being a victim of a violent crime and how that can leech into all of your relationships (family and otherwise). The writing is very genuine and allows you to connect well with both Ellery and Reed and the frustrations they feel.
All in all, a well written mystery! Will be keeping my eyes open for any future installments! *fingers crossed*
Wow. Why do good books always end on a cliffhanger. I must know if there is a continuation to the series, because in my opinion, there absolutely must be!
The mystery of missing 12-year-old Chloe Lockhart was nail-biting to say the least. As more secrets were revealed and suspicions were cast about from left to right, I have to say that I was barking up the wrong tree. I was in awe of the grand reveal as I did not see it coming. Truly a hallmark of a good book if I do say so myself!
I shed a few tears too many, reading through the trials and tribulations of Ellery and Reed’s relationship. I cannot begin to fathom the trauma that must come with being a victim of a violent crime and how that can leech into all of your relationships (family and otherwise). The writing is very genuine and allows you to connect well with both Ellery and Reed and the frustrations they feel.
All in all, a well written mystery! Will be keeping my eyes open for any future installments! *fingers crossed*
randi_reads's review against another edition
5.0
This is book four in the Ellery Hathaway series and it is another wonderful installment.
Ellery Hathaway is a survivor, but she will never be over her kidnapping, rape and torture that happened to her when she was a teenager. Now, many years later she is a rookie detective in the Boston Police Department. Special Agent Reed Markham was the FBI assigned to her case and has continued to be in her life, now in a romantic relationship.
Reed and his seven year old daughter are visiting Ellery in Boston when a twelve year old girl suddenly goes missing. Reed steps in to assist on the case. Was the girl taken or did she run away from her controlling parents? It brings back memories for Ellery and the realization that time is not on their side in finding this girl.
Nothing about this story dragged or was unnecessary. It was a page turner and I loved every page of it. I think more people should be reading this underappreciated series. It's so good!
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur books for the advanced readers copy. Also, thank you for the final copy.
Ellery Hathaway is a survivor, but she will never be over her kidnapping, rape and torture that happened to her when she was a teenager. Now, many years later she is a rookie detective in the Boston Police Department. Special Agent Reed Markham was the FBI assigned to her case and has continued to be in her life, now in a romantic relationship.
Reed and his seven year old daughter are visiting Ellery in Boston when a twelve year old girl suddenly goes missing. Reed steps in to assist on the case. Was the girl taken or did she run away from her controlling parents? It brings back memories for Ellery and the realization that time is not on their side in finding this girl.
Nothing about this story dragged or was unnecessary. It was a page turner and I loved every page of it. I think more people should be reading this underappreciated series. It's so good!
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur books for the advanced readers copy. Also, thank you for the final copy.
lauren_rebecca's review against another edition
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
5.0
midnightbookgirl's review against another edition
4.0
So... I started off a little annoyed because things that were left hanging in book 3 are not followed up here, and because I though Ellery was going to lose Reed's kid and I just couldn't with that. Thankfully, the kidnapping was someone else's kid, and there's a whole complicated history with the victim's family and it made for some really thrilling reading. Then Ellery does what Ellery does best, and gets in her own way, but she also makes some huge progress in this book. I just need more of Ellery and Reed!
debyc's review against another edition
4.0
Book four in the Ellery Hathaway series, Every Waking Hour focuses on Ellery's new case as a rookie detective in Boston. A 12-year old girl has been abducted and Ellery wants to be a part of the case to solve it (with FBI Reed Markham involved, of course).
This is my fourth review for the Ellery series- the series has done a good job continuing the formula for a cop procedural/mystery book. I feel that in order for this type of series to work, there has to be an overarching bad guy (which is present in this series), along with a complex web of details for the episodic case. Each individual case is wrapped up at the end of the book, but then the epilogue leaves you with the 'dun dun dun' moment that serves as an intro to the next book. The formula is a bit basic-- I like it!!-- and it works well for this series.
If I was rating this book as a stand-alone, I would probably give it closer to a 3-star because by itself it is a good mystery without much memorable to go for it. As a part of the series, however, it is a great addition- Ellery continues to grow as a character (still as kind of unlikable as ever) and the series itself is a fun read. The series is better read in order and if you have enjoyed the previous books in the series, you will likely enjoy this one as well.
Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am already looking forward to reading book 5 :) Every Waking Hour will be released on January 26th, 2021.
This is my fourth review for the Ellery series- the series has done a good job continuing the formula for a cop procedural/mystery book. I feel that in order for this type of series to work, there has to be an overarching bad guy (which is present in this series), along with a complex web of details for the episodic case. Each individual case is wrapped up at the end of the book, but then the epilogue leaves you with the 'dun dun dun' moment that serves as an intro to the next book. The formula is a bit basic-- I like it!!-- and it works well for this series.
If I was rating this book as a stand-alone, I would probably give it closer to a 3-star because by itself it is a good mystery without much memorable to go for it. As a part of the series, however, it is a great addition- Ellery continues to grow as a character (still as kind of unlikable as ever) and the series itself is a fun read. The series is better read in order and if you have enjoyed the previous books in the series, you will likely enjoy this one as well.
Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am already looking forward to reading book 5 :) Every Waking Hour will be released on January 26th, 2021.
louisekf's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t read a lot of thrillers, but I do love a mystery and Schaffhausen delivers a really good one in this book. Although this is the fourth in the Ellery Hathaway series, this is the first one I’ve read, and the author does a good job of filling in the backstory of Ellery and Reed Markham, which is so interesting that I am going to try to go back and read the first three books in this series. A child abduction forms the major part of the book, but readers will assume that an old unsolved case has something to do with this new one. I did guess some of the solution but not all of it!
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read an advance readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read an advance readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
lsmoore43's review against another edition
4.0
This was the fourth in a series and I did not read the first three. I did throughly enjoy this one though. I don't believe it took away from the story in any way me not reading the first books.
This is a great book. It has a couple of intense things going on at once. A young girl is kidnapped and her parents are very upset and worried. The mother, Teresa, had already lost a son years earlier in a brutal attack. He was murdered and the crime was never solved. The main character, Ellery, had been kidnapped at the age of fourteen also so took this case personally. She's also the cop on this case. Ellery will do whatever it takes to ensure that Chloe is safe. Even keeping her under constant care. She won't let her go out and do any of the things a normal teen does. She can't. She's afraid of something horrible happening to her like it did to her son all those years ago. You can't blame her for that.
This book takes you on lots of twists and turns. It is well written and the plot is great and easy to follow. I didn't figure out who the bad guy was at all. There is really a whole lot going on and lots of twists and turns. But it's very easy to keep up and know what is happening. I enjoyed this book a lot. The characters are all well developed and very likable. Maybe a couple of them you will want to hit but overall they are all easy to like. Relatable in many ways.
There is also a kind of love that may or may not be meant to be going on. Long story and I suggest you read this book to find out what that is all about. I did really enjoy this book. It kept my interest all the way through and didn't let me down at all. It surprised in where it should have and kept great pace. It was not bored at any point. I think this is a great series and I do intend to read more by this author.
Thank you #NetGalley, #JoannaSchaffhausen, #StMartin'sPress for this ARC. This is my own true thoughts about this book.
4/5 stars and a high recommendation.
This is a great book. It has a couple of intense things going on at once. A young girl is kidnapped and her parents are very upset and worried. The mother, Teresa, had already lost a son years earlier in a brutal attack. He was murdered and the crime was never solved. The main character, Ellery, had been kidnapped at the age of fourteen also so took this case personally. She's also the cop on this case. Ellery will do whatever it takes to ensure that Chloe is safe. Even keeping her under constant care. She won't let her go out and do any of the things a normal teen does. She can't. She's afraid of something horrible happening to her like it did to her son all those years ago. You can't blame her for that.
This book takes you on lots of twists and turns. It is well written and the plot is great and easy to follow. I didn't figure out who the bad guy was at all. There is really a whole lot going on and lots of twists and turns. But it's very easy to keep up and know what is happening. I enjoyed this book a lot. The characters are all well developed and very likable. Maybe a couple of them you will want to hit but overall they are all easy to like. Relatable in many ways.
There is also a kind of love that may or may not be meant to be going on. Long story and I suggest you read this book to find out what that is all about. I did really enjoy this book. It kept my interest all the way through and didn't let me down at all. It surprised in where it should have and kept great pace. It was not bored at any point. I think this is a great series and I do intend to read more by this author.
Thank you #NetGalley, #JoannaSchaffhausen, #StMartin'sPress for this ARC. This is my own true thoughts about this book.
4/5 stars and a high recommendation.
birdneece's review against another edition
4.0
of COURSE i read another book i found on a whim and it ends up being the 4th in a series :l oh well... i don't think i needed to read the other 3 to understand this one tho. anyways i really liked it. nice writing. good story. i read this in one night. also love how the ending leaves the story open for more.
jodimcdonald's review against another edition
4.0
Another great story by this author. Every one if her books has been a four star for me. This series has a deeper story that weaves into the plot line; which is the one that keeps me coming back for more. It can certainly be read as a stand alone but if you haven’t read the first three I encourage you to.