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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
This complex story was what I expected and not all at the same time. The author does a fine job weaving a layered story that is chock full of emotion and speculation. I expected to find a gripping story but wasn’t as prepared for the story to sit in, what I found to be, a prolonged sad place. This didn’t detract from the story, rather leant to that emotion’s authenticity. However it is something to be aware of if the reader struggles with that emotion themselves. An interesting read and one that left me pondering where the series might go next.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Remember My Name is a slow burn thriller that shows glimpses of how PTSD and anxiety can wreck a person. Of course, being stalked by a demented serial killer with a personal vendetta is also torture! This story was a quick read for me and I enjoyed the multiple points of view. The main characters can be a bit two dimensional at times but as the story progresses and you learn more about each person it gets better. Shane and Callan are my favorite characters but I also really like Peter, the owner of a crystal shop that Shane works at. The crystals mentioned in the book are pictured here and bring a supernatural feel into the story. The ending sets us up emotionalIy for the next book and I just started on the sequel. I'm eager to see what happens. Will Shane and Callan survive? Will the monster be brought to justice? Stay tuned to find out! ⠀
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Torture
Minor: Animal cruelty
What?
This book bounced around like crazy. I don't fully understand what I just read. It was all leading up to this big reveal that never happened? Everything was very vague. I get that it is supposed to be a mystery and thriller but honestly, I didn't get that from this book. The timeline was confusing; it literally jumped weeks in advance without any lead in or nothing. There were times when Shane and Cal fought but 1/2 chapter later, they are completely fine? I do believe if she had continued the book instead of ending it, I think I would have rated it higher but it just seemed so anticlimactic and confusing at times. And the second book in the series, the blurb says that it's about a different person. What happened with Shane? Did Cal ever tell anyone what he knows? What about Peter? Just so many questions, not enough answers and if there were, it was confusing.
This book bounced around like crazy. I don't fully understand what I just read. It was all leading up to this big reveal that never happened? Everything was very vague. I get that it is supposed to be a mystery and thriller but honestly, I didn't get that from this book. The timeline was confusing; it literally jumped weeks in advance without any lead in or nothing. There were times when Shane and Cal fought but 1/2 chapter later, they are completely fine? I do believe if she had continued the book instead of ending it, I think I would have rated it higher but it just seemed so anticlimactic and confusing at times. And the second book in the series, the blurb says that it's about a different person. What happened with Shane? Did Cal ever tell anyone what he knows? What about Peter? Just so many questions, not enough answers and if there were, it was confusing.
Shane as a main character is just fantastic. He is raw, real and I loved him. His relationships with people were real. It made me feel like his past was a true reflection in his present day, on how he coped with things.
I some times felt that the timeline was all over the place. It confused me, trying to keep a track on days as there was no clear indication of the days. I didn’t think the story matched the blurb. For me, the draw of the book was about murder, but I felt that was like a 3rd plot point in the book. I feel that 75% of the book wasn’t relevant to the blurb, but would have been fantastic as a contemporary novel as the relationship between Shane and Cal was fantastic and I was eager to find out how it developed.
I some times felt that the timeline was all over the place. It confused me, trying to keep a track on days as there was no clear indication of the days. I didn’t think the story matched the blurb. For me, the draw of the book was about murder, but I felt that was like a 3rd plot point in the book. I feel that 75% of the book wasn’t relevant to the blurb, but would have been fantastic as a contemporary novel as the relationship between Shane and Cal was fantastic and I was eager to find out how it developed.