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katherineshawwrites's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
I thought I knew what I was getting into with Jinx, but it surprised me at every turn!
The book is penned as a thriller, but feels more like a drama to me, with us following the main character Aimee as she deals with her trauma after serving in the army, complicated romantic entanglements, and the skeletons from her past coming back to haunt her.
The cast of characters was very strong throughout the book, with each feeling real and likeable in their own way. The shifting of POV between present and past served to create an intriguing and gripping story, with each chapter revealing just to enough to make you want to know more. It was tough going at times going through Aimee's lowest moments, but they were very well-written and always felt authentic.
The pacing felt a little off to me, with most of the thriller elements and action happening >80% into the book. Although the build up to this point makes for great reading in its own right, it means the climax happens very quickly.
I did not see the twist coming - although whether that's because there weren't enough clues or because I wasn't observant enough, I cannot say!
All in all, a great book and a solid read. I will be checking out more of Jessica's books.
The book is penned as a thriller, but feels more like a drama to me, with us following the main character Aimee as she deals with her trauma after serving in the army, complicated romantic entanglements, and the skeletons from her past coming back to haunt her.
The cast of characters was very strong throughout the book, with each feeling real and likeable in their own way. The shifting of POV between present and past served to create an intriguing and gripping story, with each chapter revealing just to enough to make you want to know more. It was tough going at times going through Aimee's lowest moments, but they were very well-written and always felt authentic.
The pacing felt a little off to me, with most of the thriller elements and action happening >80% into the book. Although the build up to this point makes for great reading in its own right, it means the climax happens very quickly.
I did not see the twist coming - although whether that's because there weren't enough clues or because I wasn't observant enough, I cannot say!
All in all, a great book and a solid read. I will be checking out more of Jessica's books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Blood, Infertility, Abortion, Alcohol, and Self harm
Moderate: War
Minor: Bullying and Misogyny
mary_hoyle18's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, War, Suicide attempt, Medical trauma, and Death
kaygee_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.0
becks_andthebooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
This fast paced thriller really surprised me! I stopped regularly reading thrillers a while back as I was continually disappointed, BUT THIS BOOK DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!
I absolutely love a dual timeline, and this story flowed beautifully, intertwining both the 'then' and 'now' until we ended up at our conclusion.
I got a couple of days into the buddy read, but then I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN 👏🏼
I don't think I've read *any* military thrillers before and I found the 'then' chapters so insightful into military life and the rehabilitation of soldiers. I was rooting for Aimee the whole way through, despite many questionable decisions. I also had a soft spot for Jones no matter how hard he tried to be an absolute arse! I would absolutely love to see more from both of these characters!
If you love a pacy, un-put-downable thriller, this one is absolutely for you!
Thankyou so much Jessica for my copy as part of @buddyreadbooknook 's first book tour! 🫶🏻
I absolutely love a dual timeline, and this story flowed beautifully, intertwining both the 'then' and 'now' until we ended up at our conclusion.
I got a couple of days into the buddy read, but then I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN 👏🏼
I don't think I've read *any* military thrillers before and I found the 'then' chapters so insightful into military life and the rehabilitation of soldiers. I was rooting for Aimee the whole way through, despite many questionable decisions. I also had a soft spot for Jones no matter how hard he tried to be an absolute arse! I would absolutely love to see more from both of these characters!
If you love a pacy, un-put-downable thriller, this one is absolutely for you!
Thankyou so much Jessica for my copy as part of @buddyreadbooknook 's first book tour! 🫶🏻
elfmumma's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
''But am I jinxed now?''
Jinx is an incredibly gripping, fast paced thriller with a hint of romance mixed in.
This book had me completely hooked, I devoured it in a day.
The story follows British soldier Aimee Price and her journey following on from her time in the army and everything that happened after her life was changed forever when her and her team were involved in a horrific accident during which she saved Jones' life. Twelve years later Jones is arrested for a murder he claims he didn't commit, but can she believe him?
I absolutely loved Aimee, she was incredible and I loved her chemistry and back and forth with the MMC/love interest. I also adored her two best friends Cindy and Dot who were absolutely hilarious.
I'm usually sceptical going into a thriller/romance but this book balances it all perfectly. The plot was incredible and had me guessing the whole way through with a plot twist that I did not see coming, as well as giving us the perfect amount of backstory for all the main characters and the perfect amount of romance sprinkled in all the right places.
Jinx is an incredibly gripping, fast paced thriller with a hint of romance mixed in.
This book had me completely hooked, I devoured it in a day.
The story follows British soldier Aimee Price and her journey following on from her time in the army and everything that happened after her life was changed forever when her and her team were involved in a horrific accident during which she saved Jones' life. Twelve years later Jones is arrested for a murder he claims he didn't commit, but can she believe him?
I absolutely loved Aimee, she was incredible and I loved her chemistry and back and forth with the MMC/love interest. I also adored her two best friends Cindy and Dot who were absolutely hilarious.
I'm usually sceptical going into a thriller/romance but this book balances it all perfectly. The plot was incredible and had me guessing the whole way through with a plot twist that I did not see coming, as well as giving us the perfect amount of backstory for all the main characters and the perfect amount of romance sprinkled in all the right places.
wendywoo1's review against another edition
dark
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
3.75
Well written, complicated characters that you alternate between wanting to punch and rooting for them. A departure from Jessica's 'Dark Self' trilogy but makes for addictive reading.
bibiibooks19's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have been approaching thrillers for a very short time. I started with "Inside the Water" by Paula Hawkins and then moved on to "The Girl on the Train" and "A Slow Burning Fire" by the same author. Finally, I dedicated myself to reading Jinx by Jessica Huntley. I was given the opportunity to read this amazing book in preview and believe me, believe me on the word m if I tell you that it is ✨SUBLIME.✨
British soldier, Aimee Price, is hailed as a hero for saving a man's life. But traumatic flashbacks of the explosion, and a loss of confidence, force her to hide from the limelight.
Twelve years later, Jones, the man she saved, is arrested for a murder he claims he didn't commit. Can she believe him when she has a history with the victim and Jones has a tendency for violence?
Aimee must discover the truth, even if it means losing her job, all while trying to live a normal life and start dating again.
But can she put the past behind her, even when it's determined to destroy her by opening old wounds?
***I strongly advise you to pay attention to the TW before proceeding with the reading of this book (👇) ***
- attempted suicide
- abortion/unable to conceive children
- PTSD
- depression
- murder/death of a loved one
- graphic injury detail
- sexual harassment
What can I say... I loved it. From the first to the last page.
The author's pen is something absurd: super smooth, detailed and extremely bewitching, engaging and lots of action. His writing allowed me to immerse myself, like never before, in history. To feel it on my skin. I just couldn't tear myself away from this book!
The narrative is alternated on two temporal planes (past and present) and has the double pov (Aimee and Jones, The main characters).
Our protagonists are fabulously well characterized. I appreciated the author's choice to write about a very strong and courageous protagonist. A protagonist who, despite having been through a lot both before and after the army, is not discouraged by anyone and faces everything head on. You never read enough books with strong female protagonists. Choice really appreciated!
The details about the lifestyle of women in the army are incredible and allow the reader to get in more tune with Aimee and more generally with the brave and strong women who risk their lives every day to protect their country.
The only negative note is the romance that, personally, I would have preferred to be developed more.
Despite this small detail, I really appreciated this volume, especially the ending that left me with my mouth open. I can't wait for you to read it too!!!!
I thank author Jessica Huntley for giving me the opportunity to preview this fantastic thriller. Thank you very much! ❤️❤️
British soldier, Aimee Price, is hailed as a hero for saving a man's life. But traumatic flashbacks of the explosion, and a loss of confidence, force her to hide from the limelight.
Twelve years later, Jones, the man she saved, is arrested for a murder he claims he didn't commit. Can she believe him when she has a history with the victim and Jones has a tendency for violence?
Aimee must discover the truth, even if it means losing her job, all while trying to live a normal life and start dating again.
But can she put the past behind her, even when it's determined to destroy her by opening old wounds?
***I strongly advise you to pay attention to the TW before proceeding with the reading of this book (👇) ***
- attempted suicide
- abortion/unable to conceive children
- PTSD
- depression
- murder/death of a loved one
- graphic injury detail
- sexual harassment
What can I say... I loved it. From the first to the last page.
The author's pen is something absurd: super smooth, detailed and extremely bewitching, engaging and lots of action. His writing allowed me to immerse myself, like never before, in history. To feel it on my skin. I just couldn't tear myself away from this book!
The narrative is alternated on two temporal planes (past and present) and has the double pov (Aimee and Jones, The main characters).
Our protagonists are fabulously well characterized. I appreciated the author's choice to write about a very strong and courageous protagonist. A protagonist who, despite having been through a lot both before and after the army, is not discouraged by anyone and faces everything head on. You never read enough books with strong female protagonists. Choice really appreciated!
The details about the lifestyle of women in the army are incredible and allow the reader to get in more tune with Aimee and more generally with the brave and strong women who risk their lives every day to protect their country.
The only negative note is the romance that, personally, I would have preferred to be developed more.
Despite this small detail, I really appreciated this volume, especially the ending that left me with my mouth open. I can't wait for you to read it too!!!!
I thank author Jessica Huntley for giving me the opportunity to preview this fantastic thriller. Thank you very much! ❤️❤️
thearieslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Aimee Price is a British soldier who saved a man’s life. 12 years later, he is arrested for a murder he claims he didn’t commit. Aimee is determined to discover the truth even if it could cost her everything…
I loved the characters, storyline and quite enjoyed the multiple POVs. I absolutely loved this book, I devoured it so fast because I had to see how it was going to end. It was such a fast paced book, which I found hard to put down. I did guess what was going to happen in the book but that didn’t take away from my enjoyment.
I was more interested in the ‘now’ storyline than the ‘then’ because I loved the mystery aspect with the murder enquiry, but the ‘then’ storyline does give important background information, which I did enjoy and it helped to gain more of an understanding and connection to the characters, especially Aimee.
I absolutely loved the ending, which made me have tears in my eyes and I honestly would love Jinx to become a series because I would love to see what would happen for Aimee next, but I am also really happy with how everything was left as it tied everything together beautifully.
Thank you so much to Jessica for sending me a copy! All opinions are my own.
Thank you so much to Jessica for sending me a copy! All opinions are my own.
⚠️ CWs: profanity, bombing, sexism, derogatory language, derogatory slur, PTSD, blood, gun use, gore/body horror, vomiting, murder, alcohol use, self harm, car accident, child abuse, mentions abortion, stabbing, bullying, sexual harassment, suicide, death, suicidal ideation, depression and kidnapping ⚠️