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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
fast-paced
This book was so good. I read it very quick.
I am SUPER happy I opted to listen to the audio of this, rather than read the traditional print version, because wow. The audio has a full cast of actors/narrators who all really made the story come alive! If you have the option, I would highly recommend the audio!
DNF. I don't know why I thought I'd be able to get through this. I got to 22% of the audio and just can't. The triggers aren't my cup of tea.
just going to repeat what everyone is saying, GET THE AUDIOBOOK
4/5
It feels like my heart is splintered and exhausted. Every page you turn with this book, the further dread spirals within you, an urge is created to stop the book and just focus on something else which I think is startingly obvious. The writing of this book and pacing is fantastic, from the progressively immersed but still kind of neutral and analytic perspective that the podcast writing has then switching to the quite apathetic but also so full of emotion it might just kill you perspective of Sadie in a non linear fashion, which only adds to the murder mystery and thriller fashion of the book but never to sensationalise the gruesome acts that have taken place and led to
Mattie’s murder. Courtney Summer’s writing is truly spectacular.
I’ve now read this book twice and I need to listen to the audiobook to appreciate this book for everything that it is worth and the piece of art like no other it is.
It feels like my heart is splintered and exhausted. Every page you turn with this book, the further dread spirals within you, an urge is created to stop the book and just focus on something else which I think is startingly obvious. The writing of this book and pacing is fantastic, from the progressively immersed but still kind of neutral and analytic perspective that the podcast writing has then switching to the quite apathetic but also so full of emotion it might just kill you perspective of Sadie in a non linear fashion, which only adds to the murder mystery and thriller fashion of the book but never to sensationalise the gruesome acts that have taken place and led to
Mattie’s murder. Courtney Summer’s writing is truly spectacular.
I’ve now read this book twice and I need to listen to the audiobook to appreciate this book for everything that it is worth and the piece of art like no other it is.
I want to give it a higher rating but the bulk of it just made me sad. Really good story though.
Rating: 5 out of 5 star
There are no words. This book hurts in the most lovely way. I honestly don't know what to say.
This was an incredible reading experience and I hope you all get to have s similar one.
Please, if you read this book, make sure to listen to the audio book. Is amazing.
Rating: 5 out of stars
There are no words. This book hurts in the most lovely way. I honestly don't know what to say.
This was an incredible reading experience and I hope you all get to have s similar one.
Please, if you read this book, make sure to listen to the audio book. Is amazing.
Rating: 5 out of stars
Full Review:
4 Stars - I recommend if you enjoy contemporary thrillers and suspense.
When 13 year old Mattie is found murdered, her older sister Sadie will stop at nothing to avenge her sister's death. She must use the clues that she has to find the person responsible. In the meantime Sadie and Mattie's "grandmother figure" May Beth calls West McCray, a journalist to look into the case. As he explores, his podcast "The Girls" begins. Will they find her or will the secrets of Mattie's death die with her?
I don't read a lot of thrillers, because I find I often guess what will happen and I get bored. That was not the case with this book, and I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed the format of this novel, the alternation between podcast style chapter and narrative chapter from Sadie's POV was really interesting, and kept me interested in the plot. I also feel like Summers did a great job of making the chapters end in suspenseful ways that had me continuing to flip pages. I thought that the story was gritty and felt real without being too sunny or too depressing. The podcast portion of the book reminded me very much of Serial, so if you enjoyed that you will likely enjoy this book quite a bit. I highly recommend this fast-paced thriller if you enjoy those sorts of books.
Right After Reading:
I am not easily entertained by thriller/suspense novels but I was pretty captivated by this one. I like the podcast format, fast pace, and culmination of plot. Highly recommend if you enjoy these types of books.
I was given advance access to this title by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. These reviews are my own opinion, and based on the edition of the book I was given at the time. Thank you Netgalley!
4 Stars - I recommend if you enjoy contemporary thrillers and suspense.
When 13 year old Mattie is found murdered, her older sister Sadie will stop at nothing to avenge her sister's death. She must use the clues that she has to find the person responsible. In the meantime Sadie and Mattie's "grandmother figure" May Beth calls West McCray, a journalist to look into the case. As he explores, his podcast "The Girls" begins. Will they find her or will the secrets of Mattie's death die with her?
I don't read a lot of thrillers, because I find I often guess what will happen and I get bored. That was not the case with this book, and I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed the format of this novel, the alternation between podcast style chapter and narrative chapter from Sadie's POV was really interesting, and kept me interested in the plot. I also feel like Summers did a great job of making the chapters end in suspenseful ways that had me continuing to flip pages. I thought that the story was gritty and felt real without being too sunny or too depressing. The podcast portion of the book reminded me very much of Serial, so if you enjoyed that you will likely enjoy this book quite a bit. I highly recommend this fast-paced thriller if you enjoy those sorts of books.
Right After Reading:
I am not easily entertained by thriller/suspense novels but I was pretty captivated by this one. I like the podcast format, fast pace, and culmination of plot. Highly recommend if you enjoy these types of books.
I was given advance access to this title by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. These reviews are my own opinion, and based on the edition of the book I was given at the time. Thank you Netgalley!
Overhyped.
As I was reading this I felt very disconnected at certain points. Felt like plot holes which eventually are filled after but they were like very abrupt cliffhangers or as if there were missing pages. I do appreciate how it was written though, half of which is in form of a podcast.
As I was reading this I felt very disconnected at certain points. Felt like plot holes which eventually are filled after but they were like very abrupt cliffhangers or as if there were missing pages. I do appreciate how it was written though, half of which is in form of a podcast.