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aljovogho's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kmw1994's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
alliewin's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
grafe_'s review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
reghan_32's review
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jleo's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bookishblondegirl's review
4.0
Link to my IG review: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgNMYLNvBXO/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
This thriller takes us to an isolated bay in Australia, where Kenna Ward meets The Tribe, her best friend Mikki’s new group. It quickly becomes clear that these thrill-seekers will do anything to keep the bay to themselves, and Kenna begins to wonder if she’ll be able to get her and Mikki out alive.
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Overall, I thought this was a great thriller for summer, and I read it really quickly because I couldn’t put it down. While the characters we follow aren’t particularly likable, they are certainly riveting. I liked seeing the toxic ways in which they pushed each other to their limits.
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Also, the sense of atmosphere in this was impeccable. You got the feel for the vast wildness of the place, but also the claustrophobia of Kenna feeling trapped in her situation. I know very little about surfing, but loved the focus on it in this!
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I will say, this was a four star read because I didn’t love the ending. It felt kind of unrealistic and a tad anticlimactic. I found the ending of Reynolds’ Shiver more satisfying. However, as a whole I think this was awesome and definitely recommend it!
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Huge thank you to Penguin Group/Putnam for sending this my way so that I could give you guys my honest thoughts!
This thriller takes us to an isolated bay in Australia, where Kenna Ward meets The Tribe, her best friend Mikki’s new group. It quickly becomes clear that these thrill-seekers will do anything to keep the bay to themselves, and Kenna begins to wonder if she’ll be able to get her and Mikki out alive.
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Overall, I thought this was a great thriller for summer, and I read it really quickly because I couldn’t put it down. While the characters we follow aren’t particularly likable, they are certainly riveting. I liked seeing the toxic ways in which they pushed each other to their limits.
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Also, the sense of atmosphere in this was impeccable. You got the feel for the vast wildness of the place, but also the claustrophobia of Kenna feeling trapped in her situation. I know very little about surfing, but loved the focus on it in this!
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I will say, this was a four star read because I didn’t love the ending. It felt kind of unrealistic and a tad anticlimactic. I found the ending of Reynolds’ Shiver more satisfying. However, as a whole I think this was awesome and definitely recommend it!
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Huge thank you to Penguin Group/Putnam for sending this my way so that I could give you guys my honest thoughts!
turtlesreads's review
4.0
A woman flies to Australia for a BFF welfare check only to find her bestie is in some weird surfing cult that may be responsible for some missing persons flyers. #onesentencesummary
I was so excited to get approved for this ARC from @netgalley and @putnambooks!! I absolutely loved Shiver by @authorallier - so thank you!!
Now to my thoughts on the book:
Personally- I loved it. It started out as kind of a slow burn for me in the beginning but at about a third of the way in I couldn't put it down. It had me constantly second guessing and there were different twists and turns througout. There were a couple of characters that slightly annoyed me but they were characters that needed to be annoying for the story to feel complete- if that makes any sense.
Overall great read!!
I was so excited to get approved for this ARC from @netgalley and @putnambooks!! I absolutely loved Shiver by @authorallier - so thank you!!
Now to my thoughts on the book:
Personally- I loved it. It started out as kind of a slow burn for me in the beginning but at about a third of the way in I couldn't put it down. It had me constantly second guessing and there were different twists and turns througout. There were a couple of characters that slightly annoyed me but they were characters that needed to be annoying for the story to feel complete- if that makes any sense.
Overall great read!!
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
I REALLY enjoyed this atmospheric summer thriller about a group of off-grid surfers and the woman who infiltrates their cult-like enclave, uncovering dark secrets while she's there. Perfectly paced and full of great twists! The story gave me lots of The beach vibes (the Leonardo DiCaprio version) only with an Australian setting. Highly recommended and good on audio. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!