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jillmlong's review
2.0
This book had a good fast paced mystery. The author kept me guessing until the end. However, I didn't like the characters. At times I wanted to dnf but I stuck with it and was satisified with the conclusion.
marilynw's review
3.0
Her Dying Day by Mindy Carlson
Hillary Huber (Narrator)
Pear Blossom Jubilee Masterson insists on being called June Masterson. She's a 24 year old film student and working on her final project before graduation. The subject of her film is going to be famed mystery author Greer Larkin, who disappeared twenty years ago. Digging into the mystery, trying to interview the people involved with Greer at the time she went missing, is about to land June into a heap of trouble and danger.
June is selfish, immature, and hates her parents for the extreme way they sheltered her until she left home to go to college. She's never gone back and never wants anything to do with them again. I enjoyed the mystery and questions this story presents but I did not like June at all. She is very unpleasant but I could tolerate her to find out what happened to Greer. I rate the story 4 stars.
Okay, this may be a "just me" thing but the audio narration of the story was like fingernails on a chalkboard for me. An entire book of vocal fry made it very hard for me to focus on what the words were saying. I've heard enough vocal fry to last me a lifetime now and maybe it fits for June to sound that way but almost everyone spoke with vocal fry with the audio narration. It was too much for me and took me out of the story. I rate the vocal fry 2 stars.
So my overall rating is 3 stars. This is one of those times when I would have fared better by reading the book instead of listening to it. Maybe it's me and I look forward to reading reviews and seeing what others might say about how the book is narrated.
Publication: June 7th 2022
Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for this ARC.
Hillary Huber (Narrator)
Pear Blossom Jubilee Masterson insists on being called June Masterson. She's a 24 year old film student and working on her final project before graduation. The subject of her film is going to be famed mystery author Greer Larkin, who disappeared twenty years ago. Digging into the mystery, trying to interview the people involved with Greer at the time she went missing, is about to land June into a heap of trouble and danger.
June is selfish, immature, and hates her parents for the extreme way they sheltered her until she left home to go to college. She's never gone back and never wants anything to do with them again. I enjoyed the mystery and questions this story presents but I did not like June at all. She is very unpleasant but I could tolerate her to find out what happened to Greer. I rate the story 4 stars.
Okay, this may be a "just me" thing but the audio narration of the story was like fingernails on a chalkboard for me. An entire book of vocal fry made it very hard for me to focus on what the words were saying. I've heard enough vocal fry to last me a lifetime now and maybe it fits for June to sound that way but almost everyone spoke with vocal fry with the audio narration. It was too much for me and took me out of the story. I rate the vocal fry 2 stars.
So my overall rating is 3 stars. This is one of those times when I would have fared better by reading the book instead of listening to it. Maybe it's me and I look forward to reading reviews and seeing what others might say about how the book is narrated.
Publication: June 7th 2022
Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for this ARC.
vagariousmind's review
2.0
A really fun and gripping mystery, but WHY was the main character so INSUFFERABLE? When the fact that she's sleeping with a married man is the least annoying thing about an M.C..... that's a problem. She's in college and I could honestly see her starting one of those ice breakers off as "I'm not like other girls lol I wear colored converse sneakers and hate fancy things *barf* I am not friends with other girls because they're all vapid. Sorry, no offense. I'm just really quirky and silly."
Plot was great, idea and premise were great. The M.C. was the literal worst, though, and absolutely took away from a lot of the positive aspects of the book.
Plot was great, idea and premise were great. The M.C. was the literal worst, though, and absolutely took away from a lot of the positive aspects of the book.
heatheradoresbooks's review
3.0
3.25⭐ for this debut.
Audiobook review
University filmmaker student, June, has changed her documentary topic for the third time. She finally settles on the decades old, unsolved disappearance of famed mystery author, Greer Larkin. As she interviews key people that knew Greer she slowly uncovers what really went on in her famous life. And everyone has their own opinion about what happened to Greer. Was she murdered? Did she fake her own death? Did she take her own life?
I was invested in the sleuthing and really wanted to know what happened to Greer.
There is a student/advisor relationship going on that wouldn't usually bother me, but he's married and all the sneaking around from the wife was very distasteful. From the opening line to the restaurant scene had me cringing. It really made me dislike both of these characters.
Overall, the pace was quick and sometimes interesting.
9 hours and 15 minutes and an easy listen at 2x and I enjoyed Hillary Huber's narrating.
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Audiobook review
University filmmaker student, June, has changed her documentary topic for the third time. She finally settles on the decades old, unsolved disappearance of famed mystery author, Greer Larkin. As she interviews key people that knew Greer she slowly uncovers what really went on in her famous life. And everyone has their own opinion about what happened to Greer. Was she murdered? Did she fake her own death? Did she take her own life?
I was invested in the sleuthing and really wanted to know what happened to Greer.
There is a student/advisor relationship going on that wouldn't usually bother me, but he's married and all the sneaking around from the wife was very distasteful. From the opening line to the restaurant scene had me cringing. It really made me dislike both of these characters.
Overall, the pace was quick and sometimes interesting.
9 hours and 15 minutes and an easy listen at 2x and I enjoyed Hillary Huber's narrating.
*Thanks to [a:Dreamscape Media LLC|19425262|Dreamscape Media LLC|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], [a:Mindy Carlson|21634862|Mindy Carlson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1635203805p2/21634862.jpg] and NetGalley for the advance audiobook. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
More reviews here ➡ Heather Adores Books
pandafan7's review
3.0
The disappearance of mystery author Greer Larkin has been an intriguing mystery for the last 20 years. Aspiring filmmaker June Masterson is ecstatic to do her first documentary about the disappearance of Greer Larkin. While filming the documentary, June interviews those closest to Greer. Everyone seems to have a different theory as to what happened to Greer. Greer’s best friend, Rachel, gives June a suitcase full of Greer’s diaries. The more June digs into the mystery, the more dangerous it gets for her.
I really enjoyed the mystery of what happened to Greer Larkin. The different theories and suspects made me read more to discover what truly happened to Greer. The only reason I rated the book 3 stars is because of June. I didn’t feel like I truly connected with her. Some of her actions and choices in the book really had me disliking her as a character. However, I really enjoyed the rest of the plotline, including the ending.
Thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for providing me with an ALC in exchange for my honest review.
I really enjoyed the mystery of what happened to Greer Larkin. The different theories and suspects made me read more to discover what truly happened to Greer. The only reason I rated the book 3 stars is because of June. I didn’t feel like I truly connected with her. Some of her actions and choices in the book really had me disliking her as a character. However, I really enjoyed the rest of the plotline, including the ending.
Thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for providing me with an ALC in exchange for my honest review.
shirllb's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this book for an honest review.
This was a strange book, I loved the idea of the book, the missing author, Greer, and the film maker, June, who decided to make a film about it and looked into all the different sides of Greer’s disappearance. All the different theories made the book interesting and kept the book flowing.
Then there was the relationship that June had with her professor and I was over that very quickly, especially how it went on and on. I wish it had of just focused on the main plot line of the movie making and working out the mystery. It was the twists and turns of that part that kept the book flowing fast and enjoyable.
This book will be available on June 7, 2022.
This was a strange book, I loved the idea of the book, the missing author, Greer, and the film maker, June, who decided to make a film about it and looked into all the different sides of Greer’s disappearance. All the different theories made the book interesting and kept the book flowing.
Then there was the relationship that June had with her professor and I was over that very quickly, especially how it went on and on. I wish it had of just focused on the main plot line of the movie making and working out the mystery. It was the twists and turns of that part that kept the book flowing fast and enjoyable.
This book will be available on June 7, 2022.
nannyf's review
4.0
As a debut novel the author has done a really good job at writing something which kept me gripped throughout.
The premise is a good one - years after the disappearance of a well known author, June decides to investigate the circumstances surrounding that disappearance and try to work out what actually happened. In doing so she puts herself in danger.
Near the end we not only find out the truth of what happened, but June also discovers something from her past which allows her to understand her family better.
A great read and I can’t wait to see what the author brings us next.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy.
The premise is a good one - years after the disappearance of a well known author, June decides to investigate the circumstances surrounding that disappearance and try to work out what actually happened. In doing so she puts herself in danger.
Near the end we not only find out the truth of what happened, but June also discovers something from her past which allows her to understand her family better.
A great read and I can’t wait to see what the author brings us next.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy.
fallandfox's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was provided by the publisher in partnership with Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Aspiring filmmaker June Masterson has high hopes for her first documentary, the true story of the disappearance of famous mystery author Greer Larkin. Everyone has a theory. Her mother, Blanhe, and best friend, Rachel, believe that Jonathan, the author's fiancé, is responsible. Greer's agent believes that she committed suicide, and Jonathan believes that either his mother or his friend is responsible.
The proposal for the book was very interesting, so as soon as I saw it, I ordered it from netgalley. The ending I felt was weak, something I had expected but could have been developed better.
I went into the book with no expectations because I only had an idea of what it would be about from what I saw on the website, and I liked the book, but I felt that it was underdeveloped for my taste.
Watching the betrayed relationship between June and her teacher, in my opinion, felt like a good part of the book and while I wondered if she really hated herself so much that she had to humiliate herself with the way he acted towards her, the moment when she finally had the realization that she was a person was relieving not to have to read about.
I recommend reading it, but I wouldn't go in with too many expectations of a conclusion different from what you can already imagine, but enjoy the journey of the investigation and the development of the characters.
Aspiring filmmaker June Masterson has high hopes for her first documentary, the true story of the disappearance of famous mystery author Greer Larkin. Everyone has a theory. Her mother, Blanhe, and best friend, Rachel, believe that Jonathan, the author's fiancé, is responsible. Greer's agent believes that she committed suicide, and Jonathan believes that either his mother or his friend is responsible.
The proposal for the book was very interesting, so as soon as I saw it, I ordered it from netgalley. The ending I felt was weak, something I had expected but could have been developed better.
I went into the book with no expectations because I only had an idea of what it would be about from what I saw on the website, and I liked the book, but I felt that it was underdeveloped for my taste.
Watching the betrayed relationship between June and her teacher, in my opinion, felt like a good part of the book and while I wondered if she really hated herself so much that she had to humiliate herself with the way he acted towards her, the moment when she finally had the realization that she was a person was relieving not to have to read about.
I recommend reading it, but I wouldn't go in with too many expectations of a conclusion different from what you can already imagine, but enjoy the journey of the investigation and the development of the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicide and Violence