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carterlover's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kaylo88's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is my first book by this author, and I must say, it was a gripping experience that left me eager for more. The storyline was captivating, and I found myself truly invested in the main characters who were complex and really likeable. The antagonist was so despicable, yet I couldn't help but feel compelled to find out what would happen next.
One thing I particularly liked was how multiple storylines were interwoven among the main plot. It added depth and complexity to the narrative but without making it over-complicated for the reader.
There were some dark and twisted moments throughout the story and I can only imagine some of the facial expressions I made while reading it, but these moments only served to intensify the unputdownable nature of the book.
I'm eagerly anticipating diving into more books from this series.
One thing I particularly liked was how multiple storylines were interwoven among the main plot. It added depth and complexity to the narrative but without making it over-complicated for the reader.
There were some dark and twisted moments throughout the story and I can only imagine some of the facial expressions I made while reading it, but these moments only served to intensify the unputdownable nature of the book.
I'm eagerly anticipating diving into more books from this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
ljacobus's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
petraskova199's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
meijke's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
bookishmadhatter's review against another edition
4.0
Finally broke my mediocre/blech book streak! This was a great story with interesting characters and development. I enjoyed the heck out of the book, my only complaint being that a few parts seemed to drag a little. Overall though, it was a really good book that seems to be a great start to a series. I will definitely be continuing with DI Callanach's stories
littletaiko's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
myuncuratedworld's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-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
5.0