Reviews

The Boy Who Cried Bear by Kelley Armstrong

kandlf's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I have loved this series from the start and can not get enough of the original cast of characters. I’m already anticipating the next book, as I do with every book before it. 

books_with_sass's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

abercrombie1986's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 Have you read this series? I just put book one on hold at the library because this one was that good! Seriously. How did I miss book one???

A secret community hidden away to protect the members from threats. A strong female detective lead and a great supporting cast. A missing boy in a remote wooded setting.

I flew through this one. It’s well written and I was engaged from start to finish. The core characters are likable and layered. And the relationships between the community was interesting and complex. The tension built throughout the story and had me on the edge of my seat at times. And I could feel the woods and danger around me as I read this one.

All the stars from me. 

bookworm4tea's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Every single Rockton book and now Haven’s Rock book has me attempting to savor it but in the end I always devour it within a day. Kelley Armstrong’s writing style has to be one of my favorites with her perfect pacing, descriptive atmosphere and thrilling action scenes. I think the Haven’s Rock town folks have to be one of my favorite characters of all the series I read and every time I finish a book I miss them and can’t wait to be back among them in the next one. This mystery was extremely intriguing, entertaining and well written.

beth_morton's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

sonya_92's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

loubielou92's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

marcirenee1974's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I read book 1 to prepare for this ARC only to find out there are 7 more books of the previous series I needed to read! I am so glad that I did, I could not love this series more!! I love all the relationships in the series, even the tense ones! I can't wait to see what happens in the next installment and to see what kind of parents they are going to be!

Write fast, Kelley Armstrong! This is my 2nd series from her that I have enjoyed very much, she is now on my always-read list!

ckreads28's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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? N/A

5.0

This was one I didn't see the plot twist coming like usual. I know these books are a little intense and suspenseful that I usually read, but Kelley Armstrong writes my comfort characters. Although the

accidental pregnancy did annoy me a little bit I am happy for Casey and Eric

. The banter not just between Casey and Eric but the rest of the town. I also loved Max's train of thought and his form of logic. Just goes to show don't underestimate children.

shepherd's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Another great read by Armstrong! Looking forward to the next book in this series.