Reviews

The Innocent One by Lisa Ballantyne

che77's review

dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.75

quillerin's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

4.25

I wish there was something on the book that said it was a continuation of another book. It was barely mentioned on the back of it but not in a way that made me realize this was a sequel of sorts.

That being said, I read it anyway because it was still easy to follow despite missing everything from the other book. It was really good and made me realize that I really need to read more crime novels told from the perspective of lawyers.

lpdx's review against another edition

None of the characters are likeable

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Child death, Death, Violence, and Infidelity

metanoialaxy's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced

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

2.75

redheadbookgirl's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

READ IF YOU LIKE:
👩🏻‍⚖️ Solicitor MCs
⏰ Multiple timelines
👀 Untrustworthy characters
🔪 Domestic dramas 

☁️ THOUGHTS:
When I started this, I didn’t realise it was a sequel to THE GUILTY ONE and I’m now intrigued as to if I’ve missed anything, having not read the first book. Either way, the plot flowed and read well as a stand-alone. 

I’d say this was more domestic drama than thriller, as I found there to be more of a focus on the MC’s personal life than the mystery. The premise of the plot really appealed to me, but the lack of big twists or gasp out loud moments left me feeling disappointed and although I love a book with lots going on, THE INNOCENT ONE had so many little subplots that didn’t add anything to the book. 

Despite this, I read this book super quickly in just over a couple of days, so although it wasn’t the best book I’ve ever read, it was a fast and easy read.

DISCLAIMER: I was provided an advanced copy of this book in return for my honest thoughts - all opinions are my own.

bobbimarquez's review

4.0

This one was an ok read for me, some parts were full of tension and dreaded anticipation….however each build up then seemed to just fall flat or fade away.

Maybe I am becoming too addicted to the ‘twist you won’t see coming’…..I finished feeling just a bit unsatisfied

angelafr's review

dark mysterious reflective 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

4.75