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sci_mom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
lexilikestoread's review
I was excited for this read but I DNFd it about 40% into the book. I backed up and reread a few times, unfortunately, my interest wasn't held at all. There's nothing, specifically, that I can say was "wrong" with the book, or that I didn't like, other than I just wasn't pulled in.
bookhorror's review
3.0
3.5 ⭐️ I enjoyed this crime thriller. Not your average crime solver either, I liked that aspect of the main character being a reporter who gets thrust onto the other side of things. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was pretty good and easy to listen to. Finished this book in one day. Looking forward to the next book in the series!
robertjackson's review
4.0
An entertaining, fast paced book with plenty of action throughout. The reluctant heroine main character proved to be very capable in dealing with a variety of complex situations.
I must also add the book had the potential for being a TV Series in the making!
I must also add the book had the potential for being a TV Series in the making!
bthompson27921's review
3.0
I overall did enjoy this book - however, the story bounced around a lot between the past and present, and at times it was hard to follow. The story itself was full of action from the start and I never found myself bored with it. Overall a 3.5 star read for me.
gianna89's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
abercrombie1986's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The first book in a new thriller series. I was drawn in from the start and enjoyed the ride in the fast paced, gritty book. I liked Teagan and connected with her right away. I can't wait to see where the story goes next.
I thought it was an interesting choice to have a man narrate Teagan's story. There are male characters, but the story seemed to center around her. It's narrated by Braden Wright. I enjoyed listening to his deep voice and with the chapters clearly labeled when they were in the past, I had no issues following the dual timeline.
I thought it was an interesting choice to have a man narrate Teagan's story. There are male characters, but the story seemed to center around her. It's narrated by Braden Wright. I enjoyed listening to his deep voice and with the chapters clearly labeled when they were in the past, I had no issues following the dual timeline.
book_bunny_reads's review
2.5
First, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
I went into this book blind, as I do most thrillers, and I strongly suggest that readers look at the synopsis before reading. I was not expecting the graphic depictions of murder and a strong focus on terrorism.
Despite this, the book is a quick, action-packed mystery thriller as we follow Teagan from journalist to spy (assassin??). This main character is the strongest person and I liked following her change into a person willing to do anything to protect her family. The themes of motherhood were good because, with all this gore and murder, her baby is at the top of her mind. She did it all for him. That point was the strongest for me, and I kept rooting for her to make it out of the Italian mafia and get back to her husband.
On the other hand, there were a few flaws with this book. The times when terrorism came into play to advance the plot, I felt as though it was not handled well. It seemed as though the characters weren’t affected by the gruesome events as they should. Personally, I did not like the terrorism in this book in the slightest. I get that it was part of the plot, but I do not enjoy reading about it. Also, it was a little hard to keep up with the plot because the narrative jumped timelines and points of view many times. At the beginning of the chapters, it would take me a minute to fully place where we were and if we were in the past or present.
The New Bad Thing by Michael Ebner is a good book for those seeking an intriguing and suspenseful story that delves into journalism, government, and terrorism, with a strong focus on Teagan’s journey.
2.5/5
ysleni's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
“The New Bad Thing” by Michael Ebner is a fast-paced mystery thriller that has an ominous feeling. The author’s description of Teagan and her path to finding the truth becomes more treacherous as it unfolds. Suspense and intrigue are present in this book, as it does not only tell about a reporter who is trapped in a terrorist attack in a foreign country, but also about her passion for making change, which comes through strongly. The stakes are heightened when her family’s survival now depends on her locating Roman, a man who has kept himself hidden.
The plot races along at breakneck speed, with much more to say than just about Teagan. Her skills have become very crucial since she is the only one who has seen Roman in the past decade. Although this book is a real hair-raiser, some things seem purposefully left hanging, indicating that they might be solved in other subsequent publications. The first book, “The New Bad Thing,” sets up several things so well that it makes another worthwhile reading. Thus, once finished reading this novel, one cannot wait to see how different characters and their activities unfold with time.
It was easy to listen to the audiobook, and the way it was narrated increased the suspense and drama. “The New Bad Thing” seems to be a pretty good beginning of a series that will most likely delve deeper into its intricacies. Michael Ebner’s expertise in storytelling entertains and leaves listeners hoping that more secrets will be revealed in forthcoming books.
(Note: This review is based on an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of the book.)
The plot races along at breakneck speed, with much more to say than just about Teagan. Her skills have become very crucial since she is the only one who has seen Roman in the past decade. Although this book is a real hair-raiser, some things seem purposefully left hanging, indicating that they might be solved in other subsequent publications. The first book, “The New Bad Thing,” sets up several things so well that it makes another worthwhile reading. Thus, once finished reading this novel, one cannot wait to see how different characters and their activities unfold with time.
It was easy to listen to the audiobook, and the way it was narrated increased the suspense and drama. “The New Bad Thing” seems to be a pretty good beginning of a series that will most likely delve deeper into its intricacies. Michael Ebner’s expertise in storytelling entertains and leaves listeners hoping that more secrets will be revealed in forthcoming books.
(Note: This review is based on an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of the book.)