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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
This was a great start to the spooky season! I loved how all loose ends were tied up. It gave Silence of the Lamb culty vibes.
I almost DNF'd this one, and I probably should have. The characters were insufferable. There were too many characters, some with multiple names that were hard to keep track of. The book would also build up a lot of momentum at the end of the chapter and then start the next one with long monologs, which would kill all the suspense. There was also way too much going on, without anything being properly explained. Could have been good. 2/5
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Book Summary:
When Tess Claibourne was just a little girl, her father arrested the most infamous serial killer of the time. Now, decades later, that killer is finally getting the justice he deserves. However, his death is about to kick a hornet's next.
It all starts with another series of murders, this time close to home. Then, a kidnapping. Now, Tess and her partner will have to desperately race against time to prevent the cycle from repeating once again.
My Review:
I have read and loved two other novels by J.H. Markert, so I fully expected to enjoy Sleep Tight. However, I have to admit that I was pretty disappointed by this read. Maybe I set my expectations too high?
My biggest problem with this book is its faux psychology. It heavily relies on psychological tropes, not all of which I consider appropriate. I don’t know how else to say this while avoiding spoilers.
While I enjoy Markert’s writing style, the constant twists and turns in Sleep Tight irritated me. It feels like every psychological trope was thrown into this book, and it really didn’t need that. Most of them did the book a disservice, as by the end, I felt like I was playing trope bingo.
On that note, be sure to lead a full list of the trigger warnings for Sleep Tight before diving in, especially if you’re sensitive to common triggers. There’s a lot in this book.
Highlights:
Suspense & Thriller
Thriller
Criminal Investigation
Serial Killer
Trigger Warnings:
Graphic Death & Violence
Kidnapping & Abuse
Child Abuse
Mental Health Concerns
Sexual Assault & Pregnancy
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When Tess Claibourne was just a little girl, her father arrested the most infamous serial killer of the time. Now, decades later, that killer is finally getting the justice he deserves. However, his death is about to kick a hornet's next.
It all starts with another series of murders, this time close to home. Then, a kidnapping. Now, Tess and her partner will have to desperately race against time to prevent the cycle from repeating once again.
My Review:
I have read and loved two other novels by J.H. Markert, so I fully expected to enjoy Sleep Tight. However, I have to admit that I was pretty disappointed by this read. Maybe I set my expectations too high?
My biggest problem with this book is its faux psychology. It heavily relies on psychological tropes, not all of which I consider appropriate. I don’t know how else to say this while avoiding spoilers.
While I enjoy Markert’s writing style, the constant twists and turns in Sleep Tight irritated me. It feels like every psychological trope was thrown into this book, and it really didn’t need that. Most of them did the book a disservice, as by the end, I felt like I was playing trope bingo.
On that note, be sure to lead a full list of the trigger warnings for Sleep Tight before diving in, especially if you’re sensitive to common triggers. There’s a lot in this book.
Highlights:
Suspense & Thriller
Thriller
Criminal Investigation
Serial Killer
Trigger Warnings:
Graphic Death & Violence
Kidnapping & Abuse
Child Abuse
Mental Health Concerns
Sexual Assault & Pregnancy
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Reedsy
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Took me a while to get into cause I didn’t initially like a lot of the characters but once I got into it I had to finish!
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Kayla, you were right on about this one. It kept me guessing until the end, it was twisted. It was gross. It was everything that I wanted in an October read.