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amking109's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eudoralynn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hlannom's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laurennreads_'s review against another edition
5.0
Holy. Freaking. Shit.
So good!!! The chain was such a let down but the island was incredible. My brain is reeling after that read!
So good!!! The chain was such a let down but the island was incredible. My brain is reeling after that read!
owenjetton's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
evarano's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
Heather is a newly married young stepmother on a work trip/vacation in Australia with her husband and two kids. One day, the kids pressure Heather and her husband Tom into seeing some animals on a very small island a family lives on that the general public doesn’t go on. With another couple, the family heads onto the island only for everything to start to go extremely wrong.
This was wild. First from the author and yes, you really do have to suspend disbelief. While crazier things have happened, this book is extremely unrealistic. For some reason, I couldn’t put it down once I got past the beginning and got into it. I stayed up way too late reading this one. For me, the best part was reading about Heather and her resourcefulness. The cat and mouse chase is the majority of the story and it kept me on my toes and interested. I liked Heathers relationship with the kids as well. The only complaint I really have is the writing/language. There were some parts or lines that for me didn’t need to be included, especially Carolyn’s and the fart comments. The kids did not always talk how kids talk, the writing generally felt stiff especially with those one or two word lines (I can’t think of the proper word for that). Regardless, this was an interesting, very different read for me and I was entertained and liked the ending. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.
Heather is a newly married young stepmother on a work trip/vacation in Australia with her husband and two kids. One day, the kids pressure Heather and her husband Tom into seeing some animals on a very small island a family lives on that the general public doesn’t go on. With another couple, the family heads onto the island only for everything to start to go extremely wrong.
This was wild. First from the author and yes, you really do have to suspend disbelief. While crazier things have happened, this book is extremely unrealistic. For some reason, I couldn’t put it down once I got past the beginning and got into it. I stayed up way too late reading this one. For me, the best part was reading about Heather and her resourcefulness. The cat and mouse chase is the majority of the story and it kept me on my toes and interested. I liked Heathers relationship with the kids as well. The only complaint I really have is the writing/language. There were some parts or lines that for me didn’t need to be included, especially Carolyn’s and the fart comments. The kids did not always talk how kids talk, the writing generally felt stiff especially with those one or two word lines (I can’t think of the proper word for that). Regardless, this was an interesting, very different read for me and I was entertained and liked the ending. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.
melonie_echevarria's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely a different kind of thriller and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Thought many times about not finishing but simply HAD to know what happened and how.
aclopez6's review against another edition
4.0
This was okay on audio! Until the gunshot effects began. The writing itself becomes a bit repetitive, but that is challenging to avoid since the story takes place over a couple of days. My complaint here is that the tension waned at times as the children began to meander and play. The book did make me want to go back to Australia, and avoid near-abandoned islands at all costs.
magicmargot's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
What a fun ride. I love a pure thriller that isn't trying to be anything else. Fast paced and easily read. Definitely recommend.