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marilynmalloy's review against another edition
4.0
Done.
Nice quick read, following the story line. Happy I waited till they were all released so I could read them back to back.
Nice quick read, following the story line. Happy I waited till they were all released so I could read them back to back.
alienor's review against another edition
1.0
And this is how you ruin a story.
DAMN GIRL FIGHT. Really, I am so pissed to see how this USELESS drama between Casey and her "best-friend" spoiled my read. Look, I know that abusive relationships are not limited to love stories and do exist in friendships. I don't deny it, some relationships are unhealthy, filled with jealousy and mean behavior. I know this. Yet I'm tired to see that what is rare in real life seems to be the norm in books.
I'm fed up with seeing women acting like petty children.
I'm fed up with seeing that strong female leads must remain friendless.
What maddens me the most is how Diana's behavior is used to promote Casey's martyr urges. That's simple : what started in part 1 as a woman helping her best friend to flee her fucked-up ex-husband morphed into us readers being told that Diana was, in fact, a jealous bitch. I'm sorry WHAT? When did that happen? How in the world is it supposed to make the story interesting? Just fucking tell me. Oh, YES, it gives Dalton the opportunity to tell Casey how her best friend is a bitch and how she probably befriended her because she felt sorry for her - in tenth grad. Because OF COURSE the guy she's met 4 DAYS AGO can judge a 15 years long friendship.
Of course Casey explains afterwards that Diana has always behaved like that with her. Yet I just reread every entry about Diana in Part one and Casey never hinted that their relationship was conflictual. But hey! People change in 4 days! Except no, they don't. Not that quick.
It's a pity, really, because until now I was really enjoying this third part, investigation wise. Many readers won't bother about that, but it's a deal-breaker for me. You do not create a female friendship to turn it into a stupid catfight over a guy (who will end interested in Casey, of course, I can smell it). Or you do, whatever, but I won't read that crap. Not anymore.
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thechaoshour's review against another edition
5.0
Quick Thoughts
1. I've decided that I don't like waiting for the next part to come out. I want it now.
2. Starting to love Eric. Not really starting but starting to love him more. I hope he's a potential love interest. Or the bad guy. Could go either way.
3. I'm glad Diana is being distanced a little bit. I don't like her very much.
4. I hope Casey makes some new friends because I'd love to learn some more about these characters.
5. The plot is starting to get intense! Can't wait for the next part!
1. I've decided that I don't like waiting for the next part to come out. I want it now.
2. Starting to love Eric. Not really starting but starting to love him more. I hope he's a potential love interest. Or the bad guy. Could go either way.
3. I'm glad Diana is being distanced a little bit. I don't like her very much.
4. I hope Casey makes some new friends because I'd love to learn some more about these characters.
5. The plot is starting to get intense! Can't wait for the next part!
krisrid's review against another edition
4.0
This section of this serial story had several instances of one of the things I love most about Kelley Armstrong's books - she's Canadian, and Canadian references have a way of subtly appearing in her books. When so much fiction is American and set in US or European locations, having a reference only a Canadian can fully appreciate is just a fun, cool added bonus. This installment had several of those and it made me smile. Which is good, because the story itself is getting pretty intense in this installment.
I'm enjoying this story quite a bit - great characters, a suspenseful plot and a clever, inventive location to set the events in. Another great read from Kelley Armstrong!
I'm enjoying this story quite a bit - great characters, a suspenseful plot and a clever, inventive location to set the events in. Another great read from Kelley Armstrong!
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.
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