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marilynmalloy's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Not at all what I expected when I downloaded the series through KOBO.
I was very impressed that the beginning of each book had a 2 page recap - so it wasn't wasted time in the story, but separate - the readers choice to re-hash or not.
Very well done. I have already downloaded the Cainsville series by Kelley Armstrong to read, and will eventually get to the main Otherworld books.
I was very impressed that the beginning of each book had a 2 page recap - so it wasn't wasted time in the story, but separate - the readers choice to re-hash or not.
Very well done. I have already downloaded the Cainsville series by Kelley Armstrong to read, and will eventually get to the main Otherworld books.
cem_214's review against another edition
5.0
Well. I did not see that coming! Some excellently hidden twists! Soon I shall reread all parts together and see if I missed the clues. Either way, another fantastic book from Kelley. Suspense, great characters, a few laughs, and a vivid story I did not want to put down.
acanuckreader's review
4.0
This last part in this ebook series definitely had me reeling a little bit, and had me realizing unlike Eric and Casey I would be a horrible officer because just when I thought I had it figured out the plot turned and it was someone else entirely.
Kelley Armstrong has a way of writing that allows me to picture what is happening so perfectly when I close my eyes. These characters, in particular Casey, Eric, Will and Is were the type of people I've always been intrigued by.
Though, at the end of this book I can't deny that I was left wanting more, but I guess in some ways that's the mark of a good writer.
Kelley Armstrong has a way of writing that allows me to picture what is happening so perfectly when I close my eyes. These characters, in particular Casey, Eric, Will and Is were the type of people I've always been intrigued by.
Though, at the end of this book I can't deny that I was left wanting more, but I guess in some ways that's the mark of a good writer.
ash_reads907's review against another edition
4.0
as a whole, i'd rate the full book 4.25 - it was very enjoyable and I really hope to jump into book 2 soon.
krisrid's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this serial book. It was a different type of story from Kelley Armstrong, with no supernatural aspect as most of her books have. But as always, she writes great stories, peopled with unique interesting characters, and she always approached things from a clever, twisty perspective.
The story about a place where people who need to disappear can go and live a quiet peaceful life was a pretty clever premise, and I liked the way it played out. Once you accept the idea, the rest of what happens is plausible, including murder - people are people, after all - and the addition of Casey as the new deputy worked perfectly as a cat among the pigeons.
The intrigues of the various town residents was entertaining and well-written to keep you off balance right to the last part where we find out what's really going on. No spoilers, but I will say that as always, Kelley Armstrong gives the reader a proper ending to the story. I was satisfied with the ending.
The serial story approach was new for me, and I wasn't sure how I was going to like having to wait for the next part. Fortunately, the new parts were released very promptly and without a long wait time between them. So by the time I finished the current part, the next part was available. Now anyone who wants to download this can immediately get the whole six parts and read start to finish without waiting.
The story about a place where people who need to disappear can go and live a quiet peaceful life was a pretty clever premise, and I liked the way it played out. Once you accept the idea, the rest of what happens is plausible, including murder - people are people, after all - and the addition of Casey as the new deputy worked perfectly as a cat among the pigeons.
The intrigues of the various town residents was entertaining and well-written to keep you off balance right to the last part where we find out what's really going on. No spoilers, but I will say that as always, Kelley Armstrong gives the reader a proper ending to the story. I was satisfied with the ending.
The serial story approach was new for me, and I wasn't sure how I was going to like having to wait for the next part. Fortunately, the new parts were released very promptly and without a long wait time between them. So by the time I finished the current part, the next part was available. Now anyone who wants to download this can immediately get the whole six parts and read start to finish without waiting.
si0bhan's review against another edition
4.0
The following is a review of the entire City of the Lost collection, as I waited for it to be released in its entirety before reading…
Kelley Armstrong is one of those authors to have quickly worked her way onto my favourite authors list, doing so after just a couple of books. As it stands, I’ve been working my way through her Women of the Otherworld books at a snail’s pace. I adore the series, but it is taking me a while. When I saw City of the Lost on sale, I knew it was time for me to jump into something else, something different. Taking a step away from the paranormal romance I knew and loved, I was eager to dive into a Kelley Armstrong thriller.
Thrillers and mysteries are actually some of my favourite books, even if I haven’t read all that many as of late. I’ve been in one of those moods where I’ve been picking up contemporary romance or paranormal romances. There was a time where such a thing would have horrified me, I never imagined I would reach the point where romance was my choice of read, yet such is where I’ve been at recently. However, when I was looking at my bookshelf and trying to decide what I was to pick up next, I knew I would be taking a break from that mood. City of the Lost was calling out to me, begging me to return to my mystery and thriller mindset.
Whilst there is romance within this story, as I’ve come to expect from Kelley Armstrong, it does not take over the entire story. It is there simmering in the background, slowly building, wiggling into your heart at a leisurely pace. You are aware of it, you ship it, you enjoy it, but it does not take over the entire story. There are scenes focusing solely upon the romance factor, but it is not the main element of the story. As I’ve said, this has more of a mystery and thriller kind of vibe.
At first, the story is a bit slow. It takes a few chapters before you’re completely pulled in. At the start, I believe people will fall into one of two categories. They will either be extremely intrigued, or they will be bored of waiting for the story to start. Whatever category you fall into, hold on. It does take a while for things to get moving, but once the story is moving we have quite a few different elements going on. Each time you think you’ve reached the bottom of the secrets to be uncovered, something more is added. There are some predictable elements and some surprising elements, and all work to bring the story together in a wonderful way.
As my first introduction to Kelley Armstrong’s thrillers, it was a wonderful read. I’m so glad there are more Casey Duncan books to come, as I’m going to be grabbing them up. I fell in love with the characters, the story, and the town. Without a doubt, I’ll be returning for more.
The Women of the Otherworld books were enough to cement Kelley Armstrong as a favourite author, but City of the Lost has shown she has more up her sleeve than I’d initially thought.
Kelley Armstrong is one of those authors to have quickly worked her way onto my favourite authors list, doing so after just a couple of books. As it stands, I’ve been working my way through her Women of the Otherworld books at a snail’s pace. I adore the series, but it is taking me a while. When I saw City of the Lost on sale, I knew it was time for me to jump into something else, something different. Taking a step away from the paranormal romance I knew and loved, I was eager to dive into a Kelley Armstrong thriller.
Thrillers and mysteries are actually some of my favourite books, even if I haven’t read all that many as of late. I’ve been in one of those moods where I’ve been picking up contemporary romance or paranormal romances. There was a time where such a thing would have horrified me, I never imagined I would reach the point where romance was my choice of read, yet such is where I’ve been at recently. However, when I was looking at my bookshelf and trying to decide what I was to pick up next, I knew I would be taking a break from that mood. City of the Lost was calling out to me, begging me to return to my mystery and thriller mindset.
Whilst there is romance within this story, as I’ve come to expect from Kelley Armstrong, it does not take over the entire story. It is there simmering in the background, slowly building, wiggling into your heart at a leisurely pace. You are aware of it, you ship it, you enjoy it, but it does not take over the entire story. There are scenes focusing solely upon the romance factor, but it is not the main element of the story. As I’ve said, this has more of a mystery and thriller kind of vibe.
At first, the story is a bit slow. It takes a few chapters before you’re completely pulled in. At the start, I believe people will fall into one of two categories. They will either be extremely intrigued, or they will be bored of waiting for the story to start. Whatever category you fall into, hold on. It does take a while for things to get moving, but once the story is moving we have quite a few different elements going on. Each time you think you’ve reached the bottom of the secrets to be uncovered, something more is added. There are some predictable elements and some surprising elements, and all work to bring the story together in a wonderful way.
As my first introduction to Kelley Armstrong’s thrillers, it was a wonderful read. I’m so glad there are more Casey Duncan books to come, as I’m going to be grabbing them up. I fell in love with the characters, the story, and the town. Without a doubt, I’ll be returning for more.
The Women of the Otherworld books were enough to cement Kelley Armstrong as a favourite author, but City of the Lost has shown she has more up her sleeve than I’d initially thought.
natashambrown's review
5.0
I adored this series or short stories. the plot was great and full of suspense with a twist at the end that was surprising and well planned out. I wish it was a solid book, having it split into 6 parts was unnecessary but easy to deal with.
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