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ambeesbookishpages's review against another edition
2.0
I really did enjoy the synethesia aspect of this book. Never having heard of this disorder before, it was something new to experience as a reader. Nikki described emotions as colors, then rather what she is feeling was quite interesting. But synthesia wasn't enough for me to like this story. It was rough to connect with Nikki, she seemed to know everything and everyone else was clueless.
I try to be open minded when I read books, but I felt Nikki's connection with Dru developed rather quickly (Which under the circumstances is some-what understandable) but then they sleep together after only knowing each other for such a short time. (I believe this is more a conflict with my values then an actual problem with the book?) But after this point I was quickly becoming frustrated with what was happening in the story. I've read Jennifer Brown books in the past and LOVED them, so I am disappointed that I couldn't love this one too.
I try to be open minded when I read books, but I felt Nikki's connection with Dru developed rather quickly (Which under the circumstances is some-what understandable) but then they sleep together after only knowing each other for such a short time. (I believe this is more a conflict with my values then an actual problem with the book?) But after this point I was quickly becoming frustrated with what was happening in the story. I've read Jennifer Brown books in the past and LOVED them, so I am disappointed that I couldn't love this one too.
kvreadsandrecs's review against another edition
2.0
It didn't really get interesting until about 200 pages in. Nikki was an idiot and I do not understand how she lived. Honestly. But now I'm confused at how there is going to be a sequel or some sort of series because there isn't much left to solve. The problems with this book (mildly iffy investigation tactics; rampant drug use; odd sexual encounters) far outweigh any of the cool aspects of the book. She had Synesthesia for crying out loud. It could have been SO COOL. But instead...it wasn't.
isabelsilva639's review against another edition
5.0
I started this book thinking I would get bored and put it down half way through but was pleasantly surprised when I couldn't put the book down. The characters captivated me and left me dying to read the sequel.
talya_'s review against another edition
My name is Nikki Kill and I'm gonna go find out who beat a girl near to death, but first I need a moment to sleep with her brother --who I don't even know-- in her bed as she's dying in the hospital.
The hell?
DNF.
The hell?
DNF.
saralrobi's review against another edition
5.0
This is a page turner. A great suspense novel that fills the void left by Pretty Little Liars not being on TV. It would be amazing to see this made into a movie or a tv series but I’m not sure if the tv or films could capture the depths of different emotions in this book.
I instantly bought the 2nd one in the trilogy!
I instantly bought the 2nd one in the trilogy!
kcmmp13's review against another edition
4.0
I was really drawn into the mystery of this book. I loved all the twists and turns it took me through. While reading, you're always second-guessing who-dun-it. Some of the mysteries I was able to figure out before being told and I really enjoy that while reading books. They aren't blatantly obvious things, but pieces of the puzzle you'd get if you really put everything together. Another aspect of the book I enjoyed was Nikki's synesthesia, being able to associate colors with things (words, numbers, emotions, etc.). It really brought a whole new aspect to the story. The reader is able to understand why Nikki makes the conclusions about clues and people that she does.
The characters vary in personality and age, but they all have secrets. I really enjoyed the main character Nikki Kill. I like how strong and fearless she was. While sometimes I wished she used her head a bit more in situations, she kicked butt and took names. I also liked reading about Peyton's backstory and her family dynamics. Detective Martinez was also an interesting character. I thought there was more to his backstory then was revealed. Maybe if there's a second book we'll find out if there is.
I hope everyone that reads this book enjoys it like I did. I read it in less than a week, which is odd for me, but it caught me hook, line, and sinker.
The characters vary in personality and age, but they all have secrets. I really enjoyed the main character Nikki Kill. I like how strong and fearless she was. While sometimes I wished she used her head a bit more in situations, she kicked butt and took names. I also liked reading about Peyton's backstory and her family dynamics. Detective Martinez was also an interesting character. I thought there was more to his backstory then was revealed. Maybe if there's a second book we'll find out if there is.
I hope everyone that reads this book enjoys it like I did. I read it in less than a week, which is odd for me, but it caught me hook, line, and sinker.
tobyyy's review against another edition
3.0
Number one thought: I’m not sure that synesthesia works quite like that...
Also why are you not letting a detective do his job? And why oh why is he — a 25+ year old male — attracted to you, a 17-year-old high schooler? Skeeeevy....
But an interesting story. Nikki is definitely a badass protagonist in a lot of ways, if a kind of stupid one at times.
Also why are you not letting a detective do his job? And why oh why is he — a 25+ year old male — attracted to you, a 17-year-old high schooler? Skeeeevy....
But an interesting story. Nikki is definitely a badass protagonist in a lot of ways, if a kind of stupid one at times.
kimching232's review against another edition
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5
I had been so interested in this book from the moment that I first read its synopsis. I mean, a girl who sees the world in colors? I've never heard of such a thing before! On top of that, it's not just an ordinary contemporary romance novel, but a contemporary mystery novel! I was intrigued!
Nikki Kill was living life normally when one day she receives call from the police asking her to identify a Jane Doe who only has her number in her contacts. Turns out Jane Doe is actually Peyton Hollis, daughter of famous producer Bill Hollis. Nikki wants to just forget everything that happened, but she can't get things out of her head. Why was she the only contact on Peyton's phone? She just had to find out, so she started investigations of her own. What she will find out is completely unexpected.
I won't pretend to know much about mystery novels because I rarely ever read them, but I thought that the mystery in this novel was really good. I was really hooked in the mystery. So hooked, in fact, that it had me turning the pages so quick and my blood pumping. I wanted to know everything as soon as possible, and it got me out of my reading slump because I just had to know. I was really surprised by the turn of events. It was not predictable, although it still kind of made sense. Well, not really if I think of it in terms of happening in real life, but it did, in terms of the story.
So if I liked the mystery so much, then why am I not giving this book a higher rating? While I was really hooked on the mystery, I found myself skipping most paragraphs of narratives because I felt like I just couldn't be bothered to read them. A lot of them didn't feel important to me, and so I just skipped over them. That is a problem for me, because when I read mysteries I usually want to read every word for the fear of missing something, but with this book I actually didn't mind that much. And I just can't give a high rating to a book that can't compel me to read everything.
Another thing is that I was slightly annoyed with Nikki's actions. I mean, she was just so reckless at times and clearly looking for trouble. Even after she suspected Dru of something, she still didn't stay away from him, and I just can't believe her! It's not like they had a relationship before either! They just met recently, and I just find it hard to believe that she would let lust instead of fear cloud her mind in those moments. I don't know, it just felt unrealistic and stupid for me.
At the end of the day, however, I really liked the main idea of this story. I liked the plot - except of Nikki's stupidity - and I definitely liked the mystery. It's clearly well thought of. And although this is not a hardcore mystery where there are many clues left and I would try to "solve the mystery" on my own, this was just exactly what I needed to read to pull me out of my slump.
I had been so interested in this book from the moment that I first read its synopsis. I mean, a girl who sees the world in colors? I've never heard of such a thing before! On top of that, it's not just an ordinary contemporary romance novel, but a contemporary mystery novel! I was intrigued!
Nikki Kill was living life normally when one day she receives call from the police asking her to identify a Jane Doe who only has her number in her contacts. Turns out Jane Doe is actually Peyton Hollis, daughter of famous producer Bill Hollis. Nikki wants to just forget everything that happened, but she can't get things out of her head. Why was she the only contact on Peyton's phone? She just had to find out, so she started investigations of her own. What she will find out is completely unexpected.
I won't pretend to know much about mystery novels because I rarely ever read them, but I thought that the mystery in this novel was really good. I was really hooked in the mystery. So hooked, in fact, that it had me turning the pages so quick and my blood pumping. I wanted to know everything as soon as possible, and it got me out of my reading slump because I just had to know. I was really surprised by the turn of events. It was not predictable, although it still kind of made sense. Well, not really if I think of it in terms of happening in real life, but it did, in terms of the story.
So if I liked the mystery so much, then why am I not giving this book a higher rating? While I was really hooked on the mystery, I found myself skipping most paragraphs of narratives because I felt like I just couldn't be bothered to read them. A lot of them didn't feel important to me, and so I just skipped over them. That is a problem for me, because when I read mysteries I usually want to read every word for the fear of missing something, but with this book I actually didn't mind that much. And I just can't give a high rating to a book that can't compel me to read everything.
Another thing is that I was slightly annoyed with Nikki's actions. I mean, she was just so reckless at times and clearly looking for trouble. Even after she suspected Dru of something, she still didn't stay away from him, and I just can't believe her! It's not like they had a relationship before either! They just met recently, and I just find it hard to believe that she would let lust instead of fear cloud her mind in those moments. I don't know, it just felt unrealistic and stupid for me.
At the end of the day, however, I really liked the main idea of this story. I liked the plot - except of Nikki's stupidity - and I definitely liked the mystery. It's clearly well thought of. And although this is not a hardcore mystery where there are many clues left and I would try to "solve the mystery" on my own, this was just exactly what I needed to read to pull me out of my slump.
smashingreads's review against another edition
3.0
Stupid, stupid, stupid MC! I really want to like this book and am a bit pissed about how reckless and unrealistic the MC is. Grr.