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mistydawnwaters's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this! This was the 3rd series I’ve “picked up” from Serial Box, and it had me absolutely engaged start to finish. Fed my Murderino soul.
noirbettie's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this mystery, which I read for a work project. Set in the world of Kentucky horse racing, but told from a semi-outsider point of view, it manages to bring the girl sleuth into the present day with its podcast framework. I wrecked the serial format for myself by reading an ARC from cover to cover in 24 hours, but I forgive myself…and look forward to listening to it in its intended format when it comes out next week.
jnkay01's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
The trope of the female journalist falling for her source/investigative target really needs to die. I hate that I finished listening to this one.
lehine's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jillianeubauer's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
evreardon's review against another edition
4.0
This was such an awesome format, especially for a murder mystery. Every episode ended on a cliffhanger and it was so neat reading bite-sized pieces of fiction every week. Don't get me wrong, there were some weeks I couldn't believe I had to wait until next Wednesday for more. But there's something fun about enjoying a little bit at a time.
And the podcast made things a little repetitive but the pros outweighed the cons. I liked that there was expanded content so it didn't feel like you were just hearing an audiobook version of each episode.
The mystery was fresh and thrilling. The characters truly felt alive and I was wholly invested in this investigation! Macy Walker felt like Veronica Mars reincarnated. I loved her voice and her determination.
I highly recommend Dead Air and I can't wait to see if there's more! GIMME SEASON 2!!
(You can listen to the podcast for free wherever you get your podcasts, I listen on iTunes. A new podcast came out every Tuesday after the episode release on Wednesday on SerialBox. SerialBox is an app and the serialized fiction comes at a price. But let's be real, it's no more expensive than an eBook or physical copy. I'm 90% sure you can read the first episode for free so check it out before you subscribe if you're unsure. I personally liked to read each episode then listen to the corresponding podcast once it released before reading the next episode. But feel free to listen to the entire podcast than read or just read or just listen to the podcast or do as I did! There's no wrong way. Enjoy! )
And the podcast made things a little repetitive but the pros outweighed the cons. I liked that there was expanded content so it didn't feel like you were just hearing an audiobook version of each episode.
The mystery was fresh and thrilling. The characters truly felt alive and I was wholly invested in this investigation! Macy Walker felt like Veronica Mars reincarnated. I loved her voice and her determination.
I highly recommend Dead Air and I can't wait to see if there's more! GIMME SEASON 2!!
(You can listen to the podcast for free wherever you get your podcasts, I listen on iTunes. A new podcast came out every Tuesday after the episode release on Wednesday on SerialBox. SerialBox is an app and the serialized fiction comes at a price. But let's be real, it's no more expensive than an eBook or physical copy. I'm 90% sure you can read the first episode for free so check it out before you subscribe if you're unsure. I personally liked to read each episode then listen to the corresponding podcast once it released before reading the next episode. But feel free to listen to the entire podcast than read or just read or just listen to the podcast or do as I did! There's no wrong way. Enjoy! )
irraya's review against another edition
3.0
I grew up on Nancy Drew, but it's been a long time since those books, and it's really not a genre I enjoy reading nowadays. I had loved The Morganville Vampire series, and since the passing of Rachel Caine, I thought I would try out her other books.
This story is pretty good. It flows really well, and was a pleasant read. There was one part of the story that didn't quite have a satisfying conclusion. Makes me wonder if they had planned a sequel to this, that never worked out.
Audiobook - The narrator is good, and I enjoyed the production. There were audio sounds, like a phone vibrating, or horses neighing in the background. None of them were overwhelming, and was a nice addition to the atmosphere.
This story is pretty good. It flows really well, and was a pleasant read. There was one part of the story that didn't quite have a satisfying conclusion. Makes me wonder if they had planned a sequel to this, that never worked out.
Audiobook - The narrator is good, and I enjoyed the production. There were audio sounds, like a phone vibrating, or horses neighing in the background. None of them were overwhelming, and was a nice addition to the atmosphere.