Reviews

Totengabe by Chelsea Cain

ridgewaygirl's review against another edition

2.0

This is the sixth installment in Chelsea Cain's series about a serial killer and the cop who has been involved with her in many ways. I've enjoyed this series quite a bit, but it's becoming clear that it has run its course. The characters are less vivid than they've been and Gretchen Lowell, the serial killer, has slowly changed into someone who can do anything, manipulate anyone and go anywhere undetected despite being extraordinarily beautiful. It's boring. Even Susan, the disorganized journalist with amazing googling skills and a quirky personality, was flat. The actual plot was interesting enough, even if it took Gretchen acting as a sort of Deus ex Machina to resolve things. Really, this one is only for the die hard fans who have trouble letting go.

nikki_furmama_reads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

2.5

medgeperry's review against another edition

3.0

Really? That's how you end the series? Thanks for the resolution. Not.

ebokhyllami's review against another edition

5.0

Simply put: She did it again!

fromtheyellowchair's review against another edition

3.0

Least favorite in the series so far, but I still enjoyed it.

natdeleon's review against another edition

fast-paced

5.0

aw_reads's review against another edition

2.0

I'm really disappointed in this book.

Archie's a tool, Susan's a prop, Henry and the other secondary characters are extras, Gretchen is suddenly Superwoman, Leo is useless, and the plot was contrived and not at all very enthralling. I don't like the characters any longer, except for maybe Susan. My patience has run out for Archie. And Gretchen needs to be gone from the series, once and for all, because the dynamic between her and Archie is no longer captivating but annoying, way too complex, and no longer believable.

I really hope this series is closed out gracefully and Archie somehow redeems himself because I've no more sympathy for him.

tabithathewitch's review against another edition

5.0

Here's the thing about the Heartsick series....the first book was brutal. I would get a feeling of dread when it was time to go back into the basement with Archie and Gretchen. Then somewhere around "Evil at Heart", my allegiance shifted. Yeah I know Gretchen is a freakin SERIAL KILLER OF THE HIGHEST ORDER....but She is THE serial killer and woe all else who cross her path. After that last scene in "Evil", with the exception of her absence in "The Night Season", I feel myself doing a mental fist pump when Gretchen shows up. She may not do things the easy way...and someone usually ends up in pieces....but I'm always smiling when she makes her final exit.

Maybe IIIIIII need the psychologist.....

High praise for "Let Me Go". I'm adoring how old cases keep coming back up on new light. I love Susan's skunk streak and by gosh I'm POSITIVE I'd love Bliss's caramel apples. Can't wait for the next one!

lindageorge's review against another edition

3.0

I did enjoy this book but I am tired of Archie and Gretchen. I wish she'd get killed off and he can pursue some more other interesting aspects of his job!!

rizzykaye's review against another edition

4.0

I did like this book. and I love this series. It just didn't seem to be as convincing as the other books so far. And Gretchen is starting to feel larger than life, which makes the plot less believable. Just as I felt the characters were actually growing further, the book ended. I adore Chelsea Cain and this series, I'm really sad there aren't any new installments as of today. I hope she picks Gretchen and Archie up again soon.