Reviews

In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn

spicymakeupreads's review against another edition

5.0

Could NOT put it down. It terrified me and made me cry.

Idk if I will EVER let my kids go on vaca with anyone but myself after reading this.

lizzyslibrary_31's review against another edition

5.0

WOW. If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would!!! I always go into books blindly so I had no idea what to expect but I was not disappointed! This was sad, beautiful, tragic, funny, literally all the emotions. Definitely would read again!!

arem419's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Interesting concept. Wasn't crazy about the ending, but overall great story.

lizlemon11's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.25

read this if you’re craving the feeling of somebody ripping your heart out of your chest then stomping on it then backing over it with their car several times 

jnesbitt1989's review against another edition

5.0

I really liked it, and it hits differently when you have lost someone unexpectedly.

lvndrlilly's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

popgoesbitty's review against another edition

5.0

CW: gruesome imagery, substance abuse, suicide, mental illness

A great page-turner about the flaws and fragility of the human spirit when faced with impossible decisions. I couldn't put it down. Great characters, super thrilling plot, and a not-sorry attitude. Loved it.

spatterson12's review against another edition

5.0

This is the first book in a while that I couldn’t put down. The first 40 or so pages, I was a little unsure of where we were going, but once the instant happened — I NEEDED to know everyone’s fate. I don’t know that I’ve cared about characters like this in a while, and even then, there wasn’t any really background on them. It was mostly the choices they made during the catastrophic event that shaped my opinion and kept me invested. Like read for five hours straight invested.

Make sure to read the author’s note on this one.

Finn has two older sisters and a younger brother. Her parents are married, but she knows they’re on the brink of separation. She has a best friend with an overprotective mother who only trusts Finn’s family when she’s not around. She also has neighbors, so close to her family that she refers to them as her aunt and uncle.

Her family takes a long weekend trip to the mountains, planning to ski and snowboard the entire time. However, on their first night they get caught in a blizzard while driving and come across a few unexpected stops that will forever change their worlds.

alatinaandherbooks's review against another edition

5.0

Lots of emotion

This book was a free prime member first of the month book. Rarely are those books that great but this book was phenomenal. I'm not one to cry but this book made me tear up several times. The ending didn't have as much bang as I wanted and I was left with a few unanswered questions but all throughout the book was very good

deepalidesai's review against another edition

5.0

It's been a long time since I've started a book that I just couldn't put down. A beautiful story about regret, loss, grief, and celebrating life.