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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The build up was a little slow but once she really gets into the investigations things start flowing. There were obvious predictions I had on who looked good for the missing girls but it could have also gone anywhere which I liked in the beginning. Was able to narrow it down and then it all started connecting. The ending came really quick and was a predictable but some of the people involved did surprise me! Definitely would say this is more of a younger adult mystery book. As someone from Upstate NY and only 4 hrs from Lake George it was nice having that connection! I think it was a good book but could have done some things different to make to great!
adventurous
mysterious
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
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Orphanage by the Lake by Daniel G. Miller is described as a captivating psychological crime thriller; however, felt that it was more of a traditional detective mystery.
Mahm and I are typically suckers for books of this genre, but we were a little disappointed in this one. We did not really relate to the FMC, Hazel, who was a private investigator. At times, we felt she was a little amateurish and quite obstinate. The mystery/case was intriguing, but was too distracted by Hazel’s immaturity.
I felt that this would’ve been better if marketed as a young adult mystery as the writing style was pretty basic.
Mahm and I are typically suckers for books of this genre, but we were a little disappointed in this one. We did not really relate to the FMC, Hazel, who was a private investigator. At times, we felt she was a little amateurish and quite obstinate. The mystery/case was intriguing, but was too distracted by Hazel’s immaturity.
I felt that this would’ve been better if marketed as a young adult mystery as the writing style was pretty basic.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
No
The Orphange by the Lake was a really good mystery. In it, a private investigator sets out to find a missing girl. I liked the characters of Hazel and Kenny best, but the villians weren't cookie cutters either. The pacing was good, but could have moved a little faster before the climax. There was suspense throught the book. The ending hit hard and fast. I'm happy that there will hopefully be a second book. 4.5 stars rounded to 5 here on NetGalley.
mysterious
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3 stars i guess the that it was a sex trafficking ring with andrews family passing it down and funding it but i wasnt expecting a secret lounge full of child prostitutes run by sonia?? that bitch. but overall i enjoyed but the writting lowkey is cringy at times and the amount of times its metioned hazel is a small asian woman and shes asian and did i mention shes small?? its a decent commentary on the world of women and girls if you ignore the fact this is written by a white man but theres no subtlety everything is kinda out there in your face which i could have done toned down. anyways sorry for judging you bobby and mackenzie. but the way kenny saved her in the the end i was like eh it was giving "nice guys finish last" i would have preferred if she found a way out and wasnt saved by him but seems like they were setting that up from early on but glad they didnt date. and i actually enjoyed hazel because she was mean when she needed to be but what she really needed was to register a gun?? trashy thriller that probably isnt the best book objectively but i enjoyed the reading experience. REVIEWS REMINDING ME HAZEL WAS DUMB ASL FOR SPENDING SO MUCH TIME WITH ANDREW WHEN SHE HAD A DEADLINE TO MAKE THAT IS PRACTICALLY LIFE OR DEATH? if this book was written by a woman this could easily be five stars but its odd how women are described as this is written by a man.
I was so excited for this one because I thought the summary was really giving spooky vibes because I'm begging for fall but honestly it falls a bit flat in terms of being a thriller. I didn't love the writing and just wanted more, I don't think it's bad but it just feels like a lot of this just wouldn't slide and it felt very predictable.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
There has been so much hype around this book and I had such high hopes. Unfortunately, it fell a little flat for me. I thought the overall premise of the story was good but it was a super slow start and it felt like all the action took place in the last 20-25% of the story.
Thanks to Netgalley, Houndstooth Books, and the author for this ebook to read. All opinions are my own
Thanks to Netgalley, Houndstooth Books, and the author for this ebook to read. All opinions are my own