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siobhanward's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I can't remember the last time I was so engrossed by a thriller. I think I overdid the genre during the pandemic and found myself bored with it. However, I don't know if it was the plot, the characters or both that drew me in, but I couldn't put this book down. It reminded me a lot of Big Little Lies in a very good way and kept me on the edge of my seat. While some plot aspects were obvious to me, I still really enjoyed the book and enjoyed being able to piece things together before they were revealed. Maybe it's because this booked toed the line between thriller and drama, but regardless, I'm looking forward to reading more from Richell.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Infidelity
michelle_mightbereading's review
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Death
Moderate: Child death, Child abuse, and Suicide
jackierobinson's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Infidelity, Blood, and Alcohol
Moderate: Kidnapping, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Infertility, and Child abuse
Minor: Child death
soobooksalot's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A glamping getaway gone wrong is the basis for The Search Party.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for my eARC for review!
A group of longtime friends gather at the home of Max and Annie Kingsley.
The Kingsleys are setting up their Cornwall homestead as the Wildernest glamping retreat (think Yurts), and a reunion as the way to test out the site ahead of opening.
Author Hannah Richell's style reminded me a bit of a Liane Moriarty, in the way the story combined friends and family with new additions to the group, secrets and histories, and a mystery revealed bit by bit.
The Search Party is told from different character POVs, as well as events of the gathering and the aftermath of investigation when one person goes missing.
It's good stuff here, quite addicting. Recommended!
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for my eARC for review!
A group of longtime friends gather at the home of Max and Annie Kingsley.
The Kingsleys are setting up their Cornwall homestead as the Wildernest glamping retreat (think Yurts), and a reunion as the way to test out the site ahead of opening.
Author Hannah Richell's style reminded me a bit of a Liane Moriarty, in the way the story combined friends and family with new additions to the group, secrets and histories, and a mystery revealed bit by bit.
The Search Party is told from different character POVs, as well as events of the gathering and the aftermath of investigation when one person goes missing.
It's good stuff here, quite addicting. Recommended!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Suicide
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