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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
This was just okay! There was a twist at the end but it didn’t really pack a punch like I like from thrillers.
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Definitely a good read! It’s always the boyfriend so that’s why I gave it less stars. I almost was hoping it was Connor or Hope for something different but alas. Still good though. Definitely had me rethinking if he was dead or not throughout it.
challenging
"Do you believe it's over? Do you really think it's through? Find the silent people waiting. Find the lies he wrote for you."
From the start, I liked this book. The author did a great job of creating tension, and readers feel it in the first chapter. This story kept me entrenched in it and I was able to read it fairly quickly.
We are introduced to Cleo on her 18th birthday. She finds a mystery birthday gift after taking a shower and while slightly creeped out, since she was home alone and the gift was left on the bathroom counter while she showered, she assumes it's her best friend, Hope. Cleo loves solving mysteries and unraveling puzzles, but when she realizes the gift isn't from Hope, she becomes concerned.
The gift is a riddle, and the story follows Cleo and Hope as they chase down the riddles hidden all over town. Things take a turn when every riddle leads to a memory between Cleo and Declan. Although Declan has been dead for exactly a year, Cleo is still haunted by memories of him and their relationship.
This may be slightly spoiler-ish, but want to address this aspect of the story. There is clearly domestic violence between Cleo and Declan. As the story continues, we see flashbacks to these events. From my perspective, I appreciated that the author included this since teenagers experience this and maybe feel similar to Cleo, who wasn't entirely sure how to handle it or deal with her feelings after Declan's death.
The one big thing that I struggled with in this story was that it was YA. Some of the behavior felt too complex for teenagers. Especially when we find out the truth at the end. It just felt entirely unbelievable to me. I sort of wish this story had been told from an adult perspective, and sharing other characters' point-of-view would have created even more suspense.
Overall, I enjoyed this story. It was an easy read, and I was hooked the entire time.
From the start, I liked this book. The author did a great job of creating tension, and readers feel it in the first chapter. This story kept me entrenched in it and I was able to read it fairly quickly.
We are introduced to Cleo on her 18th birthday. She finds a mystery birthday gift after taking a shower and while slightly creeped out, since she was home alone and the gift was left on the bathroom counter while she showered, she assumes it's her best friend, Hope. Cleo loves solving mysteries and unraveling puzzles, but when she realizes the gift isn't from Hope, she becomes concerned.
The gift is a riddle, and the story follows Cleo and Hope as they chase down the riddles hidden all over town. Things take a turn when every riddle leads to a memory between Cleo and Declan. Although Declan has been dead for exactly a year, Cleo is still haunted by memories of him and their relationship.
This may be slightly spoiler-ish, but want to address this aspect of the story. There is clearly domestic violence between Cleo and Declan. As the story continues, we see flashbacks to these events. From my perspective, I appreciated that the author included this since teenagers experience this and maybe feel similar to Cleo, who wasn't entirely sure how to handle it or deal with her feelings after Declan's death.
The one big thing that I struggled with in this story was that it was YA. Some of the behavior felt too complex for teenagers. Especially when we find out the truth at the end. It just felt entirely unbelievable to me. I sort of wish this story had been told from an adult perspective, and sharing other characters' point-of-view would have created even more suspense.
Overall, I enjoyed this story. It was an easy read, and I was hooked the entire time.