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beastreader's review
2.0
I have to admit that I struggled with this book. Not really because of the premise but because of the lack of a strong character connection I was not finding. This actually makes me sad. There is something within the pages of this book that is good. I could see it.
Smythe is an interesting character. There is layers to her that really wished that I could have found that emotional connection towards her. Yet, she was not the only character. It was the other ones as well. At times I did find myself maybe skimming at times to make the story progress faster in the hopes that I would find myself stopping to slow down because I found my "ah ha" moment.
I am willing to give this book another try sometime in the future. Yet, I do appreciate that this book is geared towards the diversity reading coward and is a queer read. So readers looks for more of these types of books to read, may want to pick up a copy and read this for themselves.
Smythe is an interesting character. There is layers to her that really wished that I could have found that emotional connection towards her. Yet, she was not the only character. It was the other ones as well. At times I did find myself maybe skimming at times to make the story progress faster in the hopes that I would find myself stopping to slow down because I found my "ah ha" moment.
I am willing to give this book another try sometime in the future. Yet, I do appreciate that this book is geared towards the diversity reading coward and is a queer read. So readers looks for more of these types of books to read, may want to pick up a copy and read this for themselves.
emilyhei's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
Smythe Windwalker Daniels witnesses a crime and finds herself in the FBI Witness Protection program. During that time Smythe reflects on her past. Smythe's journey in life is complicated and while remembering the way she has been treated as well as the way she handled some of the situations makes her pause about her current situation in life.
This was very different, the book takes a lot of different times in Smythe's life and has a bunch of self respective in depth awareness. I thought the story hopped a bit in what it was trying to achieve. The storyline itself was intriguing but found it hard to connect with the characters.
I recieved a free copy of this book for an honest review.
Smythe Windwalker Daniels witnesses a crime and finds herself in the FBI Witness Protection program. During that time Smythe reflects on her past. Smythe's journey in life is complicated and while remembering the way she has been treated as well as the way she handled some of the situations makes her pause about her current situation in life.
This was very different, the book takes a lot of different times in Smythe's life and has a bunch of self respective in depth awareness. I thought the story hopped a bit in what it was trying to achieve. The storyline itself was intriguing but found it hard to connect with the characters.
I recieved a free copy of this book for an honest review.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
4.0
I received No Place to Hide in exchange for a fair and honest review.
No Place to Hide is Opa Hysea Wise's debut novel, a thriller set in Hawaii. It's worth noting that this is a thriller like no other, instead opting to delve into the more philosophical questions of life, crime, and consequences.
Smythe's life was forever changed the day she witnessed a murder. That should probably go without saying, really. Her stubbornness (and refusal to acknowledge danger) resulted in her turning down the protection offered by the FBI.
Protection that she probably would have been better off accepting. Now she's facing danger, and a litany of unanswerable questions.
I meant it when I said that No Place to Hide is a thriller unlike any others I've read. I dove into this book expecting a fast-paced thriller, and instead got a feast for the mind. This is a novel that comfortably raises questions of all philosophical bends, all while putting the main character through so much.
As such, I think it's worth mentioning this slight deviation from the norm. I can picture many a reader enjoying the change (like myself). Likewise, I can see other readers being a little bit thrown off by the lack of common threads found in thrillers. So keep these key differences in mind before picking it up.
Smythe is a complex character, as one would expect, given all of the moral, ethical, and philosophical debates she couldn't help but begin. She saw something horrible, and it changed her forever. Just perhaps not in the ways that one might expect.
The pacing is interesting, it has high moments of action, followed by introspective moments that fill chapters with ease. It really gave me a chance to understand the character and all of the dilemmas she was facing, that much is certain!
On that note, I would like to mention that No Place to Hide does deal with some pretty intense subjects. On top of the murder itself, there are conversations about childhood abuse, mental illness, and more. It is far from being a light read, though it is an extremely intelligent and informative one!
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
No Place to Hide is Opa Hysea Wise's debut novel, a thriller set in Hawaii. It's worth noting that this is a thriller like no other, instead opting to delve into the more philosophical questions of life, crime, and consequences.
Smythe's life was forever changed the day she witnessed a murder. That should probably go without saying, really. Her stubbornness (and refusal to acknowledge danger) resulted in her turning down the protection offered by the FBI.
Protection that she probably would have been better off accepting. Now she's facing danger, and a litany of unanswerable questions.
I meant it when I said that No Place to Hide is a thriller unlike any others I've read. I dove into this book expecting a fast-paced thriller, and instead got a feast for the mind. This is a novel that comfortably raises questions of all philosophical bends, all while putting the main character through so much.
As such, I think it's worth mentioning this slight deviation from the norm. I can picture many a reader enjoying the change (like myself). Likewise, I can see other readers being a little bit thrown off by the lack of common threads found in thrillers. So keep these key differences in mind before picking it up.
Smythe is a complex character, as one would expect, given all of the moral, ethical, and philosophical debates she couldn't help but begin. She saw something horrible, and it changed her forever. Just perhaps not in the ways that one might expect.
The pacing is interesting, it has high moments of action, followed by introspective moments that fill chapters with ease. It really gave me a chance to understand the character and all of the dilemmas she was facing, that much is certain!
On that note, I would like to mention that No Place to Hide does deal with some pretty intense subjects. On top of the murder itself, there are conversations about childhood abuse, mental illness, and more. It is far from being a light read, though it is an extremely intelligent and informative one!
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
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