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emmasbookdiary's review
fast-paced
4.0
Suspense isn’t my go-to genre but I really enjoyed this one! It was fast-paced and really interesting.
I really liked the main characters, Lainie and James. I really loved that they had known each other for years since Lainie and James’ sister were best friends. It was also really sweet that Lainie had a crush on James since high school and he had no idea. It made their romance a cute and fun one to read. Their love and respect for each other was sweet.💙
I also enjoyed the subplot centering around James and his complicated relationship with his dad.
I also enjoyed the faith content!
Sometimes books in this genre are too creepy for my taste but I didn’t find this one to be too disturbing or creepy for me personally. While there are some disturbing and creepy parts to the story (like the stalking), I didn’t find that those parts kept me from enjoying the story.
Overall, I really enjoyed Double Take! I’m interested in reading more about this friend group since they all seem really cool and have interesting careers!
I really liked the main characters, Lainie and James. I really loved that they had known each other for years since Lainie and James’ sister were best friends. It was also really sweet that Lainie had a crush on James since high school and he had no idea. It made their romance a cute and fun one to read. Their love and respect for each other was sweet.💙
I also enjoyed the subplot centering around James and his complicated relationship with his dad.
I also enjoyed the faith content!
Sometimes books in this genre are too creepy for my taste but I didn’t find this one to be too disturbing or creepy for me personally. While there are some disturbing and creepy parts to the story (like the stalking), I didn’t find that those parts kept me from enjoying the story.
Overall, I really enjoyed Double Take! I’m interested in reading more about this friend group since they all seem really cool and have interesting careers!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Gun violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Violence, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Miscarriage, Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
lizisreadingagain's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
turquoiseavenue's review
4.0
I absolutely loved this psychological thriller! Its great pace kept me on the edge of my seat and guessing! Loved the element of surprise and not knowing what was coming next. Each puzzle piece fit together so well by the end, I kept saying I should have seen it coming but was glad I did not.
As a reader who reads a lot of romantic suspense, it takes a lot to surprise and entertain me. Eason did a fantastic job of doing both. This story offered varying levels of intensity, a few harrowing moments that had me holding my breath and was well written.
I thoroughly enjoyed the main characters, and while I was hoping for a bit more romance than the typical “can’t-enter-a-relationship-because-I-have-to-keep-her-safe” thread, I still loved the dynamic between the love interests and their character arcs. Each overcame some pretty big obstacles. They were relatable, deep and authentic. There were solid threads of faith, family, brokenness, restoration, friendship and love. There were also some sweet, lighthearted moments that made me smile. Overall, I had all the feels during this new release and enjoyed it immensely!
Content and Trigger Warnings: PG, Clean. Mild tones - attempted murder, self-defense shooting, kidnapping, PTSD, hoarding, emotional abuse, stalking, mention of suicide.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary e-copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to post a positive review.
As a reader who reads a lot of romantic suspense, it takes a lot to surprise and entertain me. Eason did a fantastic job of doing both. This story offered varying levels of intensity, a few harrowing moments that had me holding my breath and was well written.
I thoroughly enjoyed the main characters, and while I was hoping for a bit more romance than the typical “can’t-enter-a-relationship-because-I-have-to-keep-her-safe” thread, I still loved the dynamic between the love interests and their character arcs. Each overcame some pretty big obstacles. They were relatable, deep and authentic. There were solid threads of faith, family, brokenness, restoration, friendship and love. There were also some sweet, lighthearted moments that made me smile. Overall, I had all the feels during this new release and enjoyed it immensely!
Content and Trigger Warnings: PG, Clean. Mild tones - attempted murder, self-defense shooting, kidnapping, PTSD, hoarding, emotional abuse, stalking, mention of suicide.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary e-copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to post a positive review.
smc51151's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
rameysaurus's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
alangmaack's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
bookswithmycoffee's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A misfired shot wakes Lanie from her deep sleep. Her ex-fiancé can’t accept that she is leaving him. Lanie won’t go down without a fight. When she gets control of the weapon, she kills Adam in self-defense.18 months later, a road-rage driver runs Lanie off the road. When Lanie is trying to escape her car, she sees the driver, and he looks exactly like her dead ex-fiancé. Whoever it is, they won’t stop until Lanie is dead.
James is working as a detective in his hometown after returning from war. He is trying to find his way when he finds out his little sister's best friend needs his help.
I love picking up one of Eason's books when I want a thriller, but nothing too disturbing or dark. Double Take didn't disappoint and gave more of a psychological thriller vibe. As the reader, you're trying to figure out if Lanie's memory is reliable or not. I loved wondering if Adam was still alive or if someone was impersonating him. I didn't chase after an answer and just enjoyed the ride. I enjoy my thrillers better by not chasing after the "whodunit" part. But if you are a reader who tries to figure out the mystery before the end, there are enough twists and turns to keep you from guessing the entire plot.
As for the romance, I LOVED the backstory between Lanie and James. I'll admit, I'm a sucker for the best friend's older brother troupe. Lanie and James' have a lot of trauma in common, and instead of making excuses for one another, they push one another to tackle their trauma head-on. Their love and devotion were sweet and powerful. They both had relatable issues to overcome. Lanie tries to balance her parent's loving and serving while not enabling their behaviors. Eason doesn't shy away from mental health, trauma, and PTSD in this book. It was refreshing that she was brave enough to discuss enabling behaviors and how boundaries are required for a healthy relationship. James has PTSD that he has to work through from war, a broken relationship with his father, and an overbearing mother. James' issues weren't as much of a focus as Lanie's, but how they were handled and resolved was a beautiful process to read.
Overall, this was a great read filled with excitement, suspense, and a sweet romance. I've never picked up a book by Lynette Eason I didn't enjoy, but this is one of my favorites.
James is working as a detective in his hometown after returning from war. He is trying to find his way when he finds out his little sister's best friend needs his help.
I love picking up one of Eason's books when I want a thriller, but nothing too disturbing or dark. Double Take didn't disappoint and gave more of a psychological thriller vibe. As the reader, you're trying to figure out if Lanie's memory is reliable or not. I loved wondering if Adam was still alive or if someone was impersonating him. I didn't chase after an answer and just enjoyed the ride. I enjoy my thrillers better by not chasing after the "whodunit" part. But if you are a reader who tries to figure out the mystery before the end, there are enough twists and turns to keep you from guessing the entire plot.
As for the romance, I LOVED the backstory between Lanie and James. I'll admit, I'm a sucker for the best friend's older brother troupe. Lanie and James' have a lot of trauma in common, and instead of making excuses for one another, they push one another to tackle their trauma head-on. Their love and devotion were sweet and powerful. They both had relatable issues to overcome. Lanie tries to balance her parent's loving and serving while not enabling their behaviors. Eason doesn't shy away from mental health, trauma, and PTSD in this book. It was refreshing that she was brave enough to discuss enabling behaviors and how boundaries are required for a healthy relationship. James has PTSD that he has to work through from war, a broken relationship with his father, and an overbearing mother. James' issues weren't as much of a focus as Lanie's, but how they were handled and resolved was a beautiful process to read.
Overall, this was a great read filled with excitement, suspense, and a sweet romance. I've never picked up a book by Lynette Eason I didn't enjoy, but this is one of my favorites.