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stressgirl70's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
minipanda's review against another edition
3.0
*Read as a standalone*
Riley Fisher, a former small-town sergeant, has taken on a new role as an FBI agent, embarking on her very first assignment. The task at hand: apprehending the notorious Sin Eater, a serial attacker preying on unsuspecting women with his brutal methods. Despite a long period of inactivity, this malicious man has resurfaced, posing the question of how is this aging perpetrator still able to carry out these heinous acts. Is he receiving assistance from an accomplice? The responsibility now falls upon Agent Riley and her new boss to track down the Sin Eater before he strikes again.
Despite containing all the elements that would typically captivate my attention, I found myself unable to fully immerse myself in the narrative. Don't get me wrong, it was still a decent read. I enjoyed how everything came together at the end. However, it didn't wow me.
***Thank you to NetGalley, Erin Young, and Macmillan Audio for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.***
Riley Fisher, a former small-town sergeant, has taken on a new role as an FBI agent, embarking on her very first assignment. The task at hand: apprehending the notorious Sin Eater, a serial attacker preying on unsuspecting women with his brutal methods. Despite a long period of inactivity, this malicious man has resurfaced, posing the question of how is this aging perpetrator still able to carry out these heinous acts. Is he receiving assistance from an accomplice? The responsibility now falls upon Agent Riley and her new boss to track down the Sin Eater before he strikes again.
Despite containing all the elements that would typically captivate my attention, I found myself unable to fully immerse myself in the narrative. Don't get me wrong, it was still a decent read. I enjoyed how everything came together at the end. However, it didn't wow me.
***Thank you to NetGalley, Erin Young, and Macmillan Audio for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.***
jaci666's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
landofkate's review against another edition
4.0
Riley Fisher becomes a FBI agent. A killer who has been hidden and quite for 30 years comes back. This book was so good. The ending was on a cliffhanger so I can’t wait to see another book in the series. Thank you so much for allowing me to read this book early in exchange for a honest review.
coffeebreath27's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Adam versus Eve. The most ancient of grudges.
this is the second book in a series but it could also be read as a standalone. compared to the fields, i think the storyline in original sins is a lot more grounded in reality. the pacing could be a bit dragging at times (there are some parts that could be cut out and it wouldn't impact the story), though the book definitely picks up near the end.
overall, original sins is perfect for those who don't mind their crime procedurals slow-paced.
kristicuse'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? It's complicated
4.25
abookwormwithwine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.25
Original Sins by Erin Young is the second book in the Riley Fisher series, and though I couldn't really remember what happened in the first book, it didn't seem necessary to read this installment. Riley, as usual, throws herself into some majorly dangerous situations but manages to come out on the other side because of her quick wits and general badassery. I love her as an FMC and was completely engrossed in the storyline and seeing her character build up a little more.
The audiobook is narrated by Kate Handford which I thought was interesting because book 1 (The Fields) was narrated by Soneela Nankani. I'm not sure why they made this change, and I will be interested to see who the next installment will be narrated by. I personally love Nankani as a narrator and would have liked to see her back, but I enjoyed Handford's narration all the same and would be just fine if she continued to narrate. Parts of this book reminded me of Open Your Eyes by Heather J. Fitt, and it is downright disturbing. Triggers are there and should be checked, but this was a solid mystery/police procedural, and I can't wait for the series to continue!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The audiobook is narrated by Kate Handford which I thought was interesting because book 1 (The Fields) was narrated by Soneela Nankani. I'm not sure why they made this change, and I will be interested to see who the next installment will be narrated by. I personally love Nankani as a narrator and would have liked to see her back, but I enjoyed Handford's narration all the same and would be just fine if she continued to narrate. Parts of this book reminded me of Open Your Eyes by Heather J. Fitt, and it is downright disturbing. Triggers are there and should be checked, but this was a solid mystery/police procedural, and I can't wait for the series to continue!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
bookspokenly's review
4.0
If you enjoy police and FBI procedurals, this is definitely one to add to your list because it was excellent. The procedural aspect was not overdone, but rather it just flowed as a great thriller/mystery with enjoyable characters.
Newly minted FBI agent Riley Fisher’s first assignment is the investigation of threats against the first female governor of Iowa. Simultaneously, the state is dealing with the return of a brutal serial killer who targets women known as the Sin Eater. Is it possible that the Sin Eater is connected in some way to the threats against the governor?
If you are a fan of serial killer fiction, this is not one to miss. It is unique and even as you start to figure out what is going on, I promise, you will not figure it all out until the very end. Our FMC, Riley, is extremely likeable. As for our other characters, there is no way to tell who you can trust.
It is the second book in a series. While I did read the first book, it had been about two years and I was foggy on the details, however that didn’t impact how much I enjoyed this book. I think this could easily be read independently of the first book, but both are excellent.
The audiobook was really well done, so if you are a fan of audiobooks, this is a great one to check out on audio.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for a copy of this book. I leave this review
voluntarily.
Newly minted FBI agent Riley Fisher’s first assignment is the investigation of threats against the first female governor of Iowa. Simultaneously, the state is dealing with the return of a brutal serial killer who targets women known as the Sin Eater. Is it possible that the Sin Eater is connected in some way to the threats against the governor?
If you are a fan of serial killer fiction, this is not one to miss. It is unique and even as you start to figure out what is going on, I promise, you will not figure it all out until the very end. Our FMC, Riley, is extremely likeable. As for our other characters, there is no way to tell who you can trust.
It is the second book in a series. While I did read the first book, it had been about two years and I was foggy on the details, however that didn’t impact how much I enjoyed this book. I think this could easily be read independently of the first book, but both are excellent.
The audiobook was really well done, so if you are a fan of audiobooks, this is a great one to check out on audio.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for a copy of this book. I leave this review
voluntarily.
clarbineds's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0