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ingo_lembcke's review against another edition
4.0
Trigger warning: suicide, abuse, child-abuse/teen-abuse, a little bullying.
Had this on my TBR for nearly a year now, but not yet bought, which I did today.
Just read a recommendation and liked the blurb.
Although I had been burned in the past by a few of these recommendations and will stay away if the bad-word-tag (Gone Girl-alike, Psychological Thriller, meaning to me DNF / total-bore) pops up, still think, I will like this and am just in the mood for it. Price was ok.
Could have more hacking, but ok, for what it delivered. MC was ok, but not totally convincing, feel at a loss to put my finger on why.
Recommended, but a little too much romance, no sex. For a debut 1 star extra, not sure if and when I will read more of this series. Reasonably fast read, had to wait for a delivery which came late and nearly read 80% during the hours of waiting.
Had this on my TBR for nearly a year now, but not yet bought, which I did today.
Just read a recommendation and liked the blurb.
Although I had been burned in the past by a few of these recommendations and will stay away if the bad-word-tag (Gone Girl-alike, Psychological Thriller, meaning to me DNF / total-bore) pops up, still think, I will like this and am just in the mood for it. Price was ok.
Could have more hacking, but ok, for what it delivered. MC was ok, but not totally convincing, feel at a loss to put my finger on why.
Recommended, but a little too much romance, no sex. For a debut 1 star extra, not sure if and when I will read more of this series. Reasonably fast read, had to wait for a delivery which came late and nearly read 80% during the hours of waiting.
nklosty's review
4.0
The thriller part of this was a little lacking. I was held in suspense and led down the wrong road a time or two. Wick and Griff were good characters, and I liked their interactions. However, the rest of the characters felt a bit flat. 88
beastreader's review
4.0
Wicket "Wick" and her sister, Lily have found themselves a new home with Todd, and Bren. Their foster parents rescued them from their drug addicted father. Although they may have a new life that does not stop Detective Carson from still checking up on Wick and Lily. In fact, it is pretty much a nightly routine with Carson stopping by in the wee early morning hours. Carson may not know it but Wick is aware of his routine.
Wick receives a strange package. The package consists of her once former best friend, Tessa's diary. In side the diary is a yellow post-it note. It has two words on it..."Find Me". Before Wick can comprehend what the message means, she learns that Tessa is dead. Wick decides to give up the case. That is before she discovers that her sister, Lily is next. Wick is joined by the sexy boy-next-door, Griff.
I had been waiving about whether to pick up a copy of this book or not. I finally decided to give in and check this book out. Ok, so this book turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. It had excitement, realism with the hacking, and a good cast of characters. Can't say as much for the ending as I predicted it all along. When Wick finally figured it out I could not help but gloat at her by thinking "Well duh, it took you long enough".
While I did like the relationship that was blossoming between Wick and Griff, I did not really feel like it was needed. Luckily things between them did not happen until the last third of the story and it was quick. Not every time that a girl or woman needs help does the good guy that helps need to be in love with that person. Still I enjoyed this book and will be keeping my eyes on this author and her next book.
Wick receives a strange package. The package consists of her once former best friend, Tessa's diary. In side the diary is a yellow post-it note. It has two words on it..."Find Me". Before Wick can comprehend what the message means, she learns that Tessa is dead. Wick decides to give up the case. That is before she discovers that her sister, Lily is next. Wick is joined by the sexy boy-next-door, Griff.
I had been waiving about whether to pick up a copy of this book or not. I finally decided to give in and check this book out. Ok, so this book turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. It had excitement, realism with the hacking, and a good cast of characters. Can't say as much for the ending as I predicted it all along. When Wick finally figured it out I could not help but gloat at her by thinking "Well duh, it took you long enough".
While I did like the relationship that was blossoming between Wick and Griff, I did not really feel like it was needed. Luckily things between them did not happen until the last third of the story and it was quick. Not every time that a girl or woman needs help does the good guy that helps need to be in love with that person. Still I enjoyed this book and will be keeping my eyes on this author and her next book.
sreilly1's review
4.0
Sooo good!!! The plot was so developed and thought out. Was a HUGE page turner (I got it on Christmas and finished it the morning of the 26th). I recommend it to everyone. I loved how the main character was a badass nerd. Nerd power!!!
fengyuseah's review
4.0
4.5 stars
It was a really really exciting ride of a book. The suspense was killing me at times, and there were so may twists! I managed to guess the killer, but that was probably due to my natural cynicism oops. The author managed to toe the line between believable and shocking very well, which made it a very interesting read that kept me at the edge of my seat.
The only thing was that I didn't really like how the resolution of all the plot threads seemed slightly rushed at the end, possibly because so much effort was spent building up to the multiple reveals that went off together like fireworks. Otherwise the pacing of the book was great, and I look forward to the other books in the series. Another small thing is that Wick seems to have gotten off scot-free despite obviously doing something wrong - I mean stealing a cop car? Hacking into a public library computer?
Anyway it was a really great book and I recommend it pretty highly :)
It was a really really exciting ride of a book. The suspense was killing me at times, and there were so may twists! I managed to guess the killer, but that was probably due to my natural cynicism oops. The author managed to toe the line between believable and shocking very well, which made it a very interesting read that kept me at the edge of my seat.
The only thing was that I didn't really like how the resolution of all the plot threads seemed slightly rushed at the end, possibly because so much effort was spent building up to the multiple reveals that went off together like fireworks. Otherwise the pacing of the book was great, and I look forward to the other books in the series. Another small thing is that Wick seems to have gotten off scot-free despite obviously doing something wrong - I mean stealing a cop car? Hacking into a public library computer?
Anyway it was a really great book and I recommend it pretty highly :)
sk24's review
4.0
Find Me is about a teenage girl, Wick, who has had a pretty crappy life. Her mother committed suicide, her father is an abusive felon, and Wick and her sister have been in and out of several foster homes. Wick is a bit of a negative-Nancy and doesn't believe she can be a better version of herself. She is her father's daughter. So, in her spare time, she hacks. She works by word-of-mouth and hacks into men's lives, as requested by their wives, to uncover the truth about them. But then one day, an unexpected job lands on her doorstep. A diary that belongs to a girl from school who just committed suicide is dropped at Wick's house with a post-it saying "Find Me." Turns out, someone wants Wick to use her hacking skills to investigate who it was that raped and abused Tessa.
Wick is an interesting character. I couldn't help but feel for her, even though she could be rather frustrating at times. She has very low self-esteem and thinks the same thing about herself that other people call her -- that she is "trash." She also has authority issues, which is understandable considering what she has been through, but she feels that adults are useless and she has to do everything on her own. So, that's why, when Tessa's diary lands on her doorstep and she learns that it's even more personal than she initially realized, she takes it into her own hands instead of asking for help from an adult.
The story definitely captured my interest and I wanted to keep reading to find out everything. However, I was able to pick out, pretty early on, who the mystery psychopath was. But, I was captivated by the story and the mystery (because, of course, I didn't know for sure who it was).
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Wick is an interesting character. I couldn't help but feel for her, even though she could be rather frustrating at times. She has very low self-esteem and thinks the same thing about herself that other people call her -- that she is "trash." She also has authority issues, which is understandable considering what she has been through, but she feels that adults are useless and she has to do everything on her own. So, that's why, when Tessa's diary lands on her doorstep and she learns that it's even more personal than she initially realized, she takes it into her own hands instead of asking for help from an adult.
The story definitely captured my interest and I wanted to keep reading to find out everything. However, I was able to pick out, pretty early on, who the mystery psychopath was. But, I was captivated by the story and the mystery (because, of course, I didn't know for sure who it was).
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tammy216's review
4.0
Find Me is one of those books that keeps you interested from start to finish. Our main character Wick is a hacker and a foster kid. Wick was raised with an abusive, criminal father and a mother who committed suicide. While Wick's sister Lily is determined to make this foster home work Wick is always ready to run and has one foot out the door. When a classmate, Tessa, commits suicide and her dairy is left on Wick's doorstep with a note that says "Find Me" Wick has to decide whether or not she will use her hacking skills to find out who raped and abused Tessa.
Wick is a really interesting character. She trusts no one and is always prepared for the worst. While her sister is bright and optimistic Wick prefers to be realistic. Wick has a very low opinion of herself which is understandable considering the amount of times she is looked down upon or called "trash" throughout the book. The one person who seems to see all the good sides of Wick is Griff, he is the only one who doesn't judge her.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. Wick was a great main character. I appreciate how smart and savvy she is and I understand her choices and motivations. The only problem I had was that I figured out the mystery pretty early on. I hoped I wasn't right but I was, even so I still enjoyed the book and the reveals as it came to an end. Definitely and enjoyable read for anyone who likes a good mystery and a strong leading character.
Wick is a really interesting character. She trusts no one and is always prepared for the worst. While her sister is bright and optimistic Wick prefers to be realistic. Wick has a very low opinion of herself which is understandable considering the amount of times she is looked down upon or called "trash" throughout the book. The one person who seems to see all the good sides of Wick is Griff, he is the only one who doesn't judge her.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. Wick was a great main character. I appreciate how smart and savvy she is and I understand her choices and motivations. The only problem I had was that I figured out the mystery pretty early on. I hoped I wasn't right but I was, even so I still enjoyed the book and the reveals as it came to an end. Definitely and enjoyable read for anyone who likes a good mystery and a strong leading character.
weweresotired's review
3.0
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Find Me follows Wick, a teenage hacker transplanted into picturesque suburbia with her sister and a pair of loving foster parents, as she finds herself forced into getting to the truth behind the apparent suicide of Tessa, a girl who used to be her best friend. Along the way, Wick tries to stay out of the reach of a cop who is determined to bring down Wick's fugitive father -- and Wick too, if he has any say in it. Wick's whole life revolves around her little sister Lily, and she is determined to protect her at all costs. Wick and Lily have had a rough life, and while Lily is optimistic that this foster family is finally going to work out, Wick isn't so sure -- she's spent her life running and doesn't quite know how to stop yet.
Unlike a lot of other reviews that I saw on Goodreads and such, I really liked Wick and felt like her reactions were pretty true to her character. She is someone who has a very strong distrust of adults in general and especially authority figures. She's snarky and sarcastic as a defense to keep others from getting too close, but underneath she's carrying a lot of pain. Do I think she would have been way better off had she gone to an adult or the police the second she started getting in over her head? Um, heck yes! Usually the "no, we can't go to an adult!" aspect of YA stories bothers me, but in this case, it was at least in line with Wick's character.
Bernard created a great voice for Wick, who felt like the most fleshed out of all of the characters. Most of the secondary characters seemed a little flat/stereotyped, however. Lily's the bubbly, optimistic younger sibling; Bren and Todd are the well-meaning, clean-cut suburban parents; Lauren is the popular girl who's still friends with Wick; there's a bunch of mean girls and their jock dude friends, etc. For as well-defined as Wick's voice was, the rest of the cast seemed to be lacking and kind of unmemorable at times. Also, I wasn't sold on the romance between Wick and Griff. The story would have worked if they were friends and not suddenly, occasionally kind of creepily, making out. I went back and forth on whether or not I though Griff was a total d-bag jerk or not; he was really hard to get a read on. Also, I don't know many teenage boys, especially kind of rough-and-tumble guys like Griff, who would spout off with lines about how "I've wanted you for three years" and such. For as real as I felt Wick's voice was, I felt a little put off almost every time Griff showed up.
I feel like Find Me is a good book that could have easily been a great book, but which didn't quite get there for me. It has all of the elements of an awesome mystery/thriller, but it could have been better. Bernard writes some great tense scenes, particularly the last few chapters, but the rest of the book was so seemingly methodical and slower paced that it felt jarring. The story is self contained, but the epilogue sets things up for a sequel. I think Bernard has great promise as a writer, so I'll probably keep an eye out for whatever she comes up with next.
Find Me follows Wick, a teenage hacker transplanted into picturesque suburbia with her sister and a pair of loving foster parents, as she finds herself forced into getting to the truth behind the apparent suicide of Tessa, a girl who used to be her best friend. Along the way, Wick tries to stay out of the reach of a cop who is determined to bring down Wick's fugitive father -- and Wick too, if he has any say in it. Wick's whole life revolves around her little sister Lily, and she is determined to protect her at all costs. Wick and Lily have had a rough life, and while Lily is optimistic that this foster family is finally going to work out, Wick isn't so sure -- she's spent her life running and doesn't quite know how to stop yet.
Unlike a lot of other reviews that I saw on Goodreads and such, I really liked Wick and felt like her reactions were pretty true to her character. She is someone who has a very strong distrust of adults in general and especially authority figures. She's snarky and sarcastic as a defense to keep others from getting too close, but underneath she's carrying a lot of pain. Do I think she would have been way better off had she gone to an adult or the police the second she started getting in over her head? Um, heck yes! Usually the "no, we can't go to an adult!" aspect of YA stories bothers me, but in this case, it was at least in line with Wick's character.
Bernard created a great voice for Wick, who felt like the most fleshed out of all of the characters. Most of the secondary characters seemed a little flat/stereotyped, however. Lily's the bubbly, optimistic younger sibling; Bren and Todd are the well-meaning, clean-cut suburban parents; Lauren is the popular girl who's still friends with Wick; there's a bunch of mean girls and their jock dude friends, etc. For as well-defined as Wick's voice was, the rest of the cast seemed to be lacking and kind of unmemorable at times. Also, I wasn't sold on the romance between Wick and Griff. The story would have worked if they were friends and not suddenly, occasionally kind of creepily, making out. I went back and forth on whether or not I though Griff was a total d-bag jerk or not; he was really hard to get a read on. Also, I don't know many teenage boys, especially kind of rough-and-tumble guys like Griff, who would spout off with lines about how "I've wanted you for three years" and such. For as real as I felt Wick's voice was, I felt a little put off almost every time Griff showed up.
I feel like Find Me is a good book that could have easily been a great book, but which didn't quite get there for me. It has all of the elements of an awesome mystery/thriller, but it could have been better. Bernard writes some great tense scenes, particularly the last few chapters, but the rest of the book was so seemingly methodical and slower paced that it felt jarring. The story is self contained, but the epilogue sets things up for a sequel. I think Bernard has great promise as a writer, so I'll probably keep an eye out for whatever she comes up with next.
kaitrosereads's review
3.0
Find Me, Romily Bernard’s debut novel, has been garnering some high praise from reviewers lately. I went in with very high expectations and I think my expectations were maybe a little too high. While I enjoyed the story, I didn’t love it like I had hoped. It’s a good addition to the YA suspense genre but nothing too spectacular.
I wasn’t drawn into Wick’s story like I had hoped to be. For a suspense novel, it wasn’t all that suspenseful. I kept reading hoping for the pace to pick up but it took way longer than I felt it should have. I wasn’t all that interested in the story until the very end. I didn’t feel invested in any of the outcomes and I only really kept reading to see how things would turn out and if I could guess who the killer was.
As for that, I’ll give Romily Bernard points for keeping me guessing until the very end. I never actually figured out who the killer was. Romily Bernard does a great job and throwing in some red herrings and keeping readers on their toes. There’s more to the story than first meets the eye and I did really like that about Find Me.
The characters were mediocre, at best. Wick was cool. Her talent for hacking was really awesome and something you don’t read about a lot. However, I felt that she could have been doing a lot more with her hacking skills than just helping people find out if their spouses were cheating. I was a little let down by that. Her sister, Lily, seemed very immature and naïve. Wick did everything to protect Lily but I felt that Lily was old enough to know at least a little about protecting herself. She blindly trusted people. With her past, you would think she would know better than to do that. As for the romance between Wick and fellow hacker, Griff, it was cute but nothing that really caught my interest. They didn’t really have much chemistry.
Overall, Find Me is good for a rainy day read but nothing super awesome. I’ll look out for Romily Bernard’s future books (including the sequel to this one) but I feel that this is one that could be skipped over.
I wasn’t drawn into Wick’s story like I had hoped to be. For a suspense novel, it wasn’t all that suspenseful. I kept reading hoping for the pace to pick up but it took way longer than I felt it should have. I wasn’t all that interested in the story until the very end. I didn’t feel invested in any of the outcomes and I only really kept reading to see how things would turn out and if I could guess who the killer was.
As for that, I’ll give Romily Bernard points for keeping me guessing until the very end. I never actually figured out who the killer was. Romily Bernard does a great job and throwing in some red herrings and keeping readers on their toes. There’s more to the story than first meets the eye and I did really like that about Find Me.
The characters were mediocre, at best. Wick was cool. Her talent for hacking was really awesome and something you don’t read about a lot. However, I felt that she could have been doing a lot more with her hacking skills than just helping people find out if their spouses were cheating. I was a little let down by that. Her sister, Lily, seemed very immature and naïve. Wick did everything to protect Lily but I felt that Lily was old enough to know at least a little about protecting herself. She blindly trusted people. With her past, you would think she would know better than to do that. As for the romance between Wick and fellow hacker, Griff, it was cute but nothing that really caught my interest. They didn’t really have much chemistry.
Overall, Find Me is good for a rainy day read but nothing super awesome. I’ll look out for Romily Bernard’s future books (including the sequel to this one) but I feel that this is one that could be skipped over.