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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to NetGalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review. Lost definitely had me feeling... well, lost! Sadly I don’t think this book works well as a standalone (I am of the opinion that every book should, series or not) and while I could grasp the basic fundamentals of the story well, it was relatively obviously that a lot of character and dynamic development was lost on me, leaving me with no emotional attachments as a reader. Furthermore the plot itself felt extremely far-fetched and at times convoluted; I struggled to follow or even believe the events that were happening and as a result felt quite bored or demotivated to read at times. Wouldn’t recommend but strongly suggest to read the series in order if you do!
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.5 stars
I’ve enjoyed Gone a few months ago and needed to read this book as well.
Same fast-paced, well written and a suspenseful story full of interesting characters and twists and turns that made me doubt my theories do many times with each new chapter.
Some people are willing to go to an unimaginably extent for power and money.
After an explosion at the military gala, Captain Harry is missing for 3 days and ends up with amnesia in another hospital. His girlfriend tries to find out what’s happening but someone is trying to keep them away from the truth. Now starts a hide and seek game where many secrets are unveiled but also many questions remain unanswered.
I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series.
I’ve enjoyed Gone a few months ago and needed to read this book as well.
Same fast-paced, well written and a suspenseful story full of interesting characters and twists and turns that made me doubt my theories do many times with each new chapter.
Some people are willing to go to an unimaginably extent for power and money.
After an explosion at the military gala, Captain Harry is missing for 3 days and ends up with amnesia in another hospital. His girlfriend tries to find out what’s happening but someone is trying to keep them away from the truth. Now starts a hide and seek game where many secrets are unveiled but also many questions remain unanswered.
I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5
I couldn’t wait to get started on this book after enjoying Gone so much last year, I didn’t even read the synopsis I just knew that I wanted to read it and I jumped in blind. I don’t like to reveal too much about thrillers as I want you to be able experience everything yourself.
Could you imagine waking up and not remembering the last 4 years of your life? Having to be told that your children are 4 years older than you last remember seeing them, your wife left you for another man and the woman you have spent the last 18 months of your life with you just mistook for working at the hospital.
Read the rest of my review here: https://feedthecrime.wordpress.com/2020/07/20/blog-tour-lost-by-leona-deakin-leonadeakin1-transworldbooks-randomttours-lostbook/
I couldn’t wait to get started on this book after enjoying Gone so much last year, I didn’t even read the synopsis I just knew that I wanted to read it and I jumped in blind. I don’t like to reveal too much about thrillers as I want you to be able experience everything yourself.
Could you imagine waking up and not remembering the last 4 years of your life? Having to be told that your children are 4 years older than you last remember seeing them, your wife left you for another man and the woman you have spent the last 18 months of your life with you just mistook for working at the hospital.
Read the rest of my review here: https://feedthecrime.wordpress.com/2020/07/20/blog-tour-lost-by-leona-deakin-leonadeakin1-transworldbooks-randomttours-lostbook/
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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:
Complicated
*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author, Transworld Books – Random House UK and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
I really enjoyed Leona Deakin’s first Dr Bloom book, Gone, so jumped on the chance to read this next book in the series.
It was great to see the main characters all return – Augusta, Jameson and Seraphine – and new faces Karene and Harry were an excellent addition to the personality mix. Questions of psychopathy and sociopathy are still relevant here, as they were in book one, but the focus is more on memory this time. What happens when someone loses years of their life to amnesia? Worse… what if they were the victim of a baffling crime and their memories hold the explanation for what happened and where the danger lies?
Unfortunately, I found Augusta Bloom’s behaviour and motivations a lot harder to understand and sympathise with than in the last book. I couldn’t fathom why she would behave the way she does with Jameson and Seraphine respectively, knowing what she already does of each of them.
I had a similar problem with suspending my disbelief when it came to the main plot this time. The big reveal just seemed too far-fetched – I couldn’t imagine why anyone would think this was a reasonable solution to their initial problem. I could, however, think of a number of other more sensible and practical courses of action that could have been taken instead. I was unable to imagine a single circumstance under which any official body or authority would go along with the events described in the book!
My disbelief at such important aspects of plot and characterisation hampered my enjoyment of what was otherwise a well-written and gripping thriller. I still really enjoyed the mixture of psychological investigation and action thriller, and still want to know how the long-game between Augusta and Seraphine will play out. I just hope that the next book in the series returns to the dark psychological mysteries of book 1.
'‘What’s so important?’ asked Harry. He checked the man’s rank and frowned. The epaulettes decorating his shoulders were upside down. That was a rookie mistake. Or perhaps he’d dressed in a hurry.
‘This will only take a minute, Sir.’
Harry peered through the window and back out to the lawn. He could see Karene on the concourse looking for him in the crowd. A man on stilts stomped past the window. Karene glanced up and her eyes met Harry’s. He raised his hand to wave and she smiled.
And then the room exploded.'
– Leona Deakin, Lost
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2021/01/29/lost-leona-deakin/
I really enjoyed Leona Deakin’s first Dr Bloom book, Gone, so jumped on the chance to read this next book in the series.
It was great to see the main characters all return – Augusta, Jameson and Seraphine – and new faces Karene and Harry were an excellent addition to the personality mix. Questions of psychopathy and sociopathy are still relevant here, as they were in book one, but the focus is more on memory this time. What happens when someone loses years of their life to amnesia? Worse… what if they were the victim of a baffling crime and their memories hold the explanation for what happened and where the danger lies?
Unfortunately, I found Augusta Bloom’s behaviour and motivations a lot harder to understand and sympathise with than in the last book. I couldn’t fathom why she would behave the way she does with Jameson and Seraphine respectively, knowing what she already does of each of them.
I had a similar problem with suspending my disbelief when it came to the main plot this time. The big reveal just seemed too far-fetched – I couldn’t imagine why anyone would think this was a reasonable solution to their initial problem. I could, however, think of a number of other more sensible and practical courses of action that could have been taken instead. I was unable to imagine a single circumstance under which any official body or authority would go along with the events described in the book!
My disbelief at such important aspects of plot and characterisation hampered my enjoyment of what was otherwise a well-written and gripping thriller. I still really enjoyed the mixture of psychological investigation and action thriller, and still want to know how the long-game between Augusta and Seraphine will play out. I just hope that the next book in the series returns to the dark psychological mysteries of book 1.
'‘What’s so important?’ asked Harry. He checked the man’s rank and frowned. The epaulettes decorating his shoulders were upside down. That was a rookie mistake. Or perhaps he’d dressed in a hurry.
‘This will only take a minute, Sir.’
Harry peered through the window and back out to the lawn. He could see Karene on the concourse looking for him in the crowd. A man on stilts stomped past the window. Karene glanced up and her eyes met Harry’s. He raised his hand to wave and she smiled.
And then the room exploded.'
– Leona Deakin, Lost
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2021/01/29/lost-leona-deakin/
I'm so pleased that Leona Deakin has chosen to explore the character of Dr Bloom further. I'm hoping this is the second novel in what will turn out to be a lengthy series. I started reading "Lost" late at night which was a huge mistake - I couldn't put it down. Loved the plot. It's fast-paced and intriguing from start to finish. A great read!