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All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan

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lee_nuhh's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Sometimes the dark is beautiful, and without it, we wouldn't see the moon.

A thrilling story of two teenaged abductees surviving and unraveling what happened to them over time. Some twists I didn't quite predict, some false leads, a little romance. Could've used a little more editing, as some of the prose and plot felt discombobulated at times. Overall enjoyed it!

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hellandhogwarts's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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bookedandbooked's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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abookbitch's review against another edition

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adventurous dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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linsliterarylove's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-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

5.0

OMG. This whole book is a trigger warning. Read with caution.

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charityconzone's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This book definitely has trigger warnings-be prepared and look into what they are before reading. But the twists were worth getting through the first 25% of the book!

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yazzy_annalise's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I got this book as an Amazon kindle freebie. I am glad I got this book, I don't read too many mystery thrillers, so it was a nice change of pace. I feel pretty neutral about this book. I liked how the author, for a very small moment, made me doubt myself and think the wrong answer was the right one, but it would have been a very silly/trite book if that was true. I really loved that this author didn't try to pull some big bait and switch on who the culprits are, it was a natural flow and if you figured it out it still was a surprise when it all came together. I'm really tired of that sudden change as if the audience isn't supposed to figure the mystery out in popular media now. It is gory at times, but that is the nature of the plot.

However, I will say that the story was a lot more compelling up until they

were together for two weeks and especially on the overnight trip during those two weeks. I didn't find their romance very compelling either. I still very much wonder if their trauma bond played a huge role in it and think they should do so much more counseling to figure out if their love is something that is safe and healthy for each other.

I think the process of the climax was a little rushed and could have been more realistically spread out. I understand why there was some action surrounding their relationship, but the relationship also felt forced at times.

Overall, I recommend this book for someone looking for a mystery thriller that you don't have to be invested in. It does have some gory sections, but it is also sweet in other ways. I think it is a good reset read if you're in a slump.

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soobooksalot's review against another edition

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challenging 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

3.5

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readliketay's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The beginning and ending were so thrilling! The middle dragged a bit. This book went several directions but I overall enjoyed the ride.

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bribreez's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

5.0

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5⭐️

I’m not usually one who goes out of my way to read books that have suspense, or thrillers, but anything Mia Sheridan writes, is an automatic read for me! Imagine a story on which two teenagers are kidnapped, being held hostage, and have no idea where they are, sounds scary right? Now, add in the fact that said teenagers actually know each other because one parent was murdered by the others parent?! That was Noelle and Evan’s predicament. Seemingly finding themselves needing to work together in order to escape the horrors that awaited them, it was an unlikely pairing especially with all that had happened years prior when Noelle’s mother was killed by Evan’s dad. Mia Sheridan’s writing was captivating as well, but also with a layer of mystery, and danger, had me on edge, and following along this suspenseful story.

Two unlikely individuals caught in a horrific situation in which they are being held captive in an unknown location, forced to endure horrendous torture, it was a dark time for both Noelle and Evan. Compared to other books written by Mia Sheridan, this was probably her darkest book that I’ve read that she’s written. This story explored the mystery and darkness that Noelle and Evan were faced with. I would suggest you check trigger warnings before reading. There were times I actually felt anxious and downright disturbed at what Noelle and Evan were forced into. I was just waiting for the moment that somehow, someway both Noelle and Evan would a find a way out. I was immediately compelled by Noelle and Evan, especially because, when finding out that Evan’s dad killed Noelle’s mother, you would assume they’d instantly hate each other. Instead, Noelle and Evan formed a deep understanding of one another, and that despite the horrors they faced, they would stick together against all odds.

Simply whoa…I mean that in the sense that it was so wild in the way how Noelle and Evan planned their escape. I’m telling you, this book will have you on the edge of your seat and feeling all the suspense! Again, dark and twisted things occurred in this story, but also the blood and gore was just as shocking. The part when Noelle and Evan enacted their plan was quick and so full of that palpable fear they felt in that moment that would either save them or risk them getting captured again. I was amazed at how Noelle and Evan utilized seemingly harmless items as an advantage to escape. I was sweating and worried at what I read! Phew! Talk about anxiety inducing!

Seeing what Noelle and Evan went through wasn’t just something they could forget, those scars would always remain with them. Even after the escape, trying to find some semblance of normalcy wasn’t an easy task for both Noelle and Evan. Trying to move forward also meant that Noelle and Evan needed to learn to be on their own, instead of the codependency they relied on when they were held captive together. In a way, it was heartbreaking seeing how much Noelle and Evan wanted to be near one another, but with all the trauma both mentally and physically still raw, it wasn’t the healthiest idea for them to always rely on one another to help forget some of the horrors even for just a moment. Point in case, after escaping Noelle and Evan used sex as a way of gaining control of their choices and trying to replace the horrors they endured with the memories of them being intimate with each other instead. That kind of intimacy backfired on Noelle and Evan as it later just became their form of a coping mechanism. Noelle and Evan each had a lot of things to work out for themselves and as much as they understood each other on a deep level, being with each other caused certain triggers or memories to come about. Broke my heart seeing Noelle and Evan feel some sense of peace when they met up again only to then part from one another.

Just when I thought things were potentially looking up, there was still more to uncover. Seven years later and Evan and Noelle were living independently and hadn’t spoken in a long time. With Evan being a private investigator, he had the means to make his own investigation to look into what actually happened to him and Noelle. Obviously digging into the case meant not only going back to those memories of horrific things, but also getting into contact with Noelle. Despite the reasoning which brought Evan back into Noelle’s life, it was really nice seeing them together again after the past few years. The chemistry between Noelle and Evan was still present, and with them having had time to work on themselves, there was still that strong attraction and feelings they had for one another. Aside from the tiny kernel of hope that Evan and Noelle might find happiness together, there was the clues they managed to find that led them to believe Evan and Noelle weren’t the only ones who experienced those horrors. As if that wasn’t bad enough, it seemed like all the clues Evan and Noelle uncovered led them to discover it was still ongoing with new victims.

OH MY GOSH! THIS WAS WILD! Once again Mia Sheridan blew my mind with the way she created such a detailed and suspenseful storyline. This was a gritty, dark, emotional story that covered heavy topics. Noelle and Evan were thrust into a highly unusual and terrifying situation that years later would reveal a bigger picture that they wouldn’t have even imagined. This story progressively got better and better! I was addicted to reading the story and couldn’t put the book down! The plot twists, secrets revealed, and of course the grand finale were shocking and jaw dropping! I certainly didn’t expect the outcome of the story nor finding out the truth behind everything Noelle and Evan went through! This story was mind boggling to me especially because, when it comes to other books I’ve read by Mia Sheridan, I don’t usually expect this kind of story, but nonetheless I loved it! Noelle and Evan were compelling, strong, passionate, thoughtful, intelligent, and admirable characters. This book constantly had me on edge, but in this best way possible that had me invested in Noelle and Evan. I still can’t get over the series of events that occurred in this story, but… wow, the attention to detail was incredible! Highly recommend!

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