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historyrebel's review
3.0
I read this back when the hype for it was massive. I did enjoy the book, but the hype had me expecting a lot more.
The book suffers from two major flaws, involving the protagonist and antagonist, the most important characters. I never, at any point in the story, felt any connection to Cailtin Hendrix. Her father was a much more compelling character. She's not a bad character, just...there's nothing that really made me care much about her. The antagonist has a classic problem many of them have, feeling almost invincible and able to do just about anything, until suddenly, they aren't, so they can be stopped.
The action is well written and can be very suspenseful at times, although there are times it feels very "Hollywood" type of suspense, particularly in regards to the killer's actions. There's also a sequel hook which feels very cliche and doesn't work well at all.
It's entertaining enough, but not as great as the hype suggested.
The book suffers from two major flaws, involving the protagonist and antagonist, the most important characters. I never, at any point in the story, felt any connection to Cailtin Hendrix. Her father was a much more compelling character. She's not a bad character, just...there's nothing that really made me care much about her. The antagonist has a classic problem many of them have, feeling almost invincible and able to do just about anything, until suddenly, they aren't, so they can be stopped.
The action is well written and can be very suspenseful at times, although there are times it feels very "Hollywood" type of suspense, particularly in regards to the killer's actions. There's also a sequel hook which feels very cliche and doesn't work well at all.
It's entertaining enough, but not as great as the hype suggested.
kylemurphy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
indigowolf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Thrilling and vivid. I’m not really a crime reader, but this book was excellent. Super absorbing and terrifying.
beastreader's review
5.0
It had been a while since I have read anything from this author but with this book, Meg Gardiner shows she is still at the top of her game.
More, more, and more, please. I literally lost sleep over this book. This is because I could not stop myself from reading one more page that led to another page and another. This book has it all...strong characters, deceivingly evil sadist killer, great storyline, romance, surprises, and an amazing ending. I am sad that I have to wait so long for book two.
Caitlin comes swing right out of the gate. She does not let the fact that she is a newbie to the homicide unit keep her down. This includes facing danger and looking him in the eyes. Speaking of killer's; the Prophet is intelligent and kills with a purpose. Therefore, he is dangerous. Yet, it takes teamwork to stop a killer. Caitlin had strong male presence to help guide her.
More, more, and more, please. I literally lost sleep over this book. This is because I could not stop myself from reading one more page that led to another page and another. This book has it all...strong characters, deceivingly evil sadist killer, great storyline, romance, surprises, and an amazing ending. I am sad that I have to wait so long for book two.
Caitlin comes swing right out of the gate. She does not let the fact that she is a newbie to the homicide unit keep her down. This includes facing danger and looking him in the eyes. Speaking of killer's; the Prophet is intelligent and kills with a purpose. Therefore, he is dangerous. Yet, it takes teamwork to stop a killer. Caitlin had strong male presence to help guide her.
pivany's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.25
bettywoj's review against another edition
5.0
This book was really, really good! It was creepy, suspenseful, and kept me on the edge of my seat. I thought I knew how it was going to turn out, but there's a surprise twist at the end that I hadn't expected. Highly recommended.
cleffeler's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75