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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I got this book as a Prime First Read. I have read Debra Webb books before and have always loved her storytelling. This book did not disappoint! I am excited that this is a series so I can continue to see the growth of the characters. I am interested to see what happens with Eve’s character and whether she opens up a bit more. I am also interested to learn more about Luna- I felt like we didn’t get to know her super well this time around. Of course, I really can’t wait for this slow burn romance between Vee and Bent to get moving!
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There was enough suspense and intrigue that had me wanting to know what happens next. I didn't like the extreme overuse of the word damnit, damn and damned. Super annoying. Otherwise I highly recommend this book!
“Deeper Than the Dead” is focused on disgraced ex-cop Vera Boyett and her inner conflict of keeping secret family stories while trying to solve the mystery of human remains found in a cave on her family property.
This ingeniously written mystery keeps the reader in constant suspense until the end. Every time I was sure I had solved the murder mystery, there would be another twist, and my clean theory would go. At the climax, I had gone through many different suspects, which made the big reveal all the more surprising.
The author expertly weaves a complex net of doubt and curiosity that makes you itch with a desire to know more and more. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a great who dun it.
Thank you to Thomas & Mercer, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Love this book. Stayed up until 2 am to finish it. I couldn’t put it down.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Having never read anything by Debra before, I went into this one with a completely open mind and really enjoyed it.
I found the writing style to be unique and engaging. The story was very easy to follow, and although there were language choices that I don’t often come across in modern day novels (mama, daddy, etc), I chalked it up to cultural differences that I’m just not used to. The majority of the story was slow-medium paced, but it definitely picked up in the last 100 pages when the suspense began building.
Although the story was character driven, the plot was full of twists and ever-changing theories. Every time I thought I’d figured it out, things would change and I’d be back at square one. If you like playing detective, I definitely think you’ll like this one.
I’ve knocked a star off for two particular reasons:
- I wasn’t expecting it to become intertwined with romance, and it threw me off a little. Maybe this was because there was nothing to suggest romance in the description, and I don’t often pick up books with the mixture of genres. I also wasn’t a fan of how it was executed at times - particularly the sections like “this really stressful thing is happening, but look how handsome he is”. This is definitely personal choice though.
- The portrayal of dementia, which felt a little bit too stereotypical and icky for me.
Overall I really enjoyed this one and it felt different to a lot of things I’ve picked up recently, which was definitely a positive.
I’m giving it 4 stars ⭐️
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!