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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
i wish i could throw this book in the trash but unfortunately, i have to return it back to the library. this was a tedious, try too hard cringetastic mess. it felt like one of those books where it’s trying so damn hard to be different and smart but just ends up being painful to read or digest because it’s so dumb and cringe every two seconds. ew. i didn’t give a flying fuck about the main characters or what they were going through and i would have if they were actually well-written and not extremely one-dimensional roll-your-eye bores.
the side characters were merely stereotypical props written in every problematic way possible which did nothing for the plot whatsoever but to of course serve as fodder for the typecasted racists in the story and in the most laughable scene ever. laughable because it was obvious that this is one of those authors who use non-white people in their books just so they can be the vehicle through which the author manages to be racist without overtly coming across as being so and in the same effort, seek bonus points for the inclusion of non-white characters they can’t even be bothered to write well and/or in a non-problematic manner.
if i were to detail how overwhelmingly lackluster the plot itself and the execution of it was, i would never finish. normally, when i read a thriller i always cant wait for it to end out of excitement because that means we get the big reveal coming up. here, i wanted this book to end for the opposite reason: it was painfully mediocre and just too cringe for me to take it seriously plus bored and angered me out of my mind. the only reason why i didn’t dnf this was because i wanted to find out why it was so highly rated because to me that sort of meant that there was possibly something to stick around for. there wasn’t. never doing this again i love myself too much.
p.s. just found out this is being made into a tv series. i am about to start manifesting it getting canceled lmaooo
the side characters were merely stereotypical props written in every problematic way possible which did nothing for the plot whatsoever but to of course serve as fodder for the typecasted racists in the story and in the most laughable scene ever. laughable because it was obvious that this is one of those authors who use non-white people in their books just so they can be the vehicle through which the author manages to be racist without overtly coming across as being so and in the same effort, seek bonus points for the inclusion of non-white characters they can’t even be bothered to write well and/or in a non-problematic manner.
if i were to detail how overwhelmingly lackluster the plot itself and the execution of it was, i would never finish. normally, when i read a thriller i always cant wait for it to end out of excitement because that means we get the big reveal coming up. here, i wanted this book to end for the opposite reason: it was painfully mediocre and just too cringe for me to take it seriously plus bored and angered me out of my mind. the only reason why i didn’t dnf this was because i wanted to find out why it was so highly rated because to me that sort of meant that there was possibly something to stick around for. there wasn’t. never doing this again i love myself too much.
p.s. just found out this is being made into a tv series. i am about to start manifesting it getting canceled lmaooo
I love the FBI agent and I like Matt and Evan—a good easy read
Fun and engaging. I liked the FBI agent and the protagonist was honestly fairly likeable. That’s refreshing.
Good audible book multiple narrators for the different characters.
emotional
mysterious
tense
I haven’t won a Goodreads giveaway in awhile, so I was excited to receive a copy of Every Last Fear. As soon as I started the book, I was pleasantly surprised. While I do read thrillers and mysteries, I’ve found of late that the story plots are all similar and unsurprising. Because of this, I’ve rarely found thrillers to be page-turners.
Soon after starting Every Last Fear, I knew this book was different. The plot crosses generations, families, and even countries, and there were unexpected twists that kept me interested without feeling forced. I found myself hiding in my house away from the kids just to read one more chapter. It’s easy to imagine this book as a Netflix series where each episode delves into a different character and ends on a cliffhangers that keeps you watching. The only thing that kept me from rating this five stars was the unfortunate time or two that a character said or thought something that seemed a bit incongruous with the person, jarring me out of the story for a moment. Overall, would recommend!
Soon after starting Every Last Fear, I knew this book was different. The plot crosses generations, families, and even countries, and there were unexpected twists that kept me interested without feeling forced. I found myself hiding in my house away from the kids just to read one more chapter. It’s easy to imagine this book as a Netflix series where each episode delves into a different character and ends on a cliffhangers that keeps you watching. The only thing that kept me from rating this five stars was the unfortunate time or two that a character said or thought something that seemed a bit incongruous with the person, jarring me out of the story for a moment. Overall, would recommend!
My 2nd Alex Finlay book and he's already become one of my new favorite authors. Amazing characters and the twist never disappoints. It's a thriller but a thriller that makes you feel all the things. Can't wait to read more of his books!
Yes! Mystery/Thriller novels are definitely #1 on the list for me. This one started with a bang and went full circle back to the shocking end. Loved it!
I’d heard rave reviews about Every Last Fear, so I was looking forward to reading this one, as it’s been a little while since I’ve read a thriller I got super excited about. Every Last Fear starts with Matt finding out that his family died while on a trip to Mexico. This was a trauma added on top of the fact that Matt’s brother Danny is in prison for killing his girlfriend, though Matt’s family always maintained that he was innocent.
The story alternates between POVs as well as past and present. We see Matt’s dad and sister, obsessed with trying to find a way to prove Danny’s innocence, his mom dealing with her ailing father, his family’s upcoming trip to Mexico, and then we have the present day, where Matt is working with authorities to try and figure out what really happened in Mexico. I’m not always a big fan of books with multiple POVs, and while this one worked well, it did take me a few chapters to get into the swing of not just the multiple characters, but also the multiple timelines. In addition to our main characters, there were also several side characters to keep track of.
While I did enjoy the book, it didn’t feel “unputdownable” to me. I felt like something was missing, and I can’t exactly pinpoint what it is. Maybe it was the number of characters, or maybe it was the hype, but I was missing that “spark” that would have made this a 5 star read for me. It felt like there was a lot going on, and took a while for some of the plot points to progress. All of that aside, I did still rate the book 4 stars, so it’s not that I didn’t like it! I think it might just be me – I’ve been feeling like I’m in a thriller slump lately. If you have any suggestions for amazing thrillers for me, let me know down in the comments!
I’d like to thank St. Martin’s Press for my copy of the book. It was my pleasure to provide an honest review. Every Last Fear is out now, so be sure to check it out! If you’re a fan of smartly written, multiple POV thrillers, with a “true crime podcast” feel, this will be a great choice for you.
The story alternates between POVs as well as past and present. We see Matt’s dad and sister, obsessed with trying to find a way to prove Danny’s innocence, his mom dealing with her ailing father, his family’s upcoming trip to Mexico, and then we have the present day, where Matt is working with authorities to try and figure out what really happened in Mexico. I’m not always a big fan of books with multiple POVs, and while this one worked well, it did take me a few chapters to get into the swing of not just the multiple characters, but also the multiple timelines. In addition to our main characters, there were also several side characters to keep track of.
While I did enjoy the book, it didn’t feel “unputdownable” to me. I felt like something was missing, and I can’t exactly pinpoint what it is. Maybe it was the number of characters, or maybe it was the hype, but I was missing that “spark” that would have made this a 5 star read for me. It felt like there was a lot going on, and took a while for some of the plot points to progress. All of that aside, I did still rate the book 4 stars, so it’s not that I didn’t like it! I think it might just be me – I’ve been feeling like I’m in a thriller slump lately. If you have any suggestions for amazing thrillers for me, let me know down in the comments!
I’d like to thank St. Martin’s Press for my copy of the book. It was my pleasure to provide an honest review. Every Last Fear is out now, so be sure to check it out! If you’re a fan of smartly written, multiple POV thrillers, with a “true crime podcast” feel, this will be a great choice for you.