Reviews tagging 'Murder'

None Shall Sleep by Ellie Marney

87 reviews

kayto_couchpotato's review

3.75

definitely a little mental junk food indulgence but an entertaining listen between more challenging reads. Going to follow up with the next in the series for the mindless fun of it. I do agree with other reviews that state the reveal should've been a bit more exciting of a twist but still a quick satisfying greasy burger of a book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Gore, and Murder

designy808's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

the book was surprisingly gory for a YA book, but i enjoyed emma and travis' story. the premise overall was very unrealistic and to my surprise, it worked. i would recommend this book for true crime lovers.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

Moderate: Animal cruelty

vj_thompson's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-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? No

3.0

Ellie Marley’s writing is beautiful. I highlighted so many lyrical moments. Shout out to the part mentioning Texas sunsets 💕 The frustrating thing that I couldn’t get over while reading is the fact that this book is rated as “young adult.” Icky. 

Please read the content warnings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Torture

Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, and Sexism

Minor: Medical content and Vomit

mangela_28's review against another edition

dark mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Murder, Blood, and Death

ssummer_readss's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

SUCH a good book. ik some people don’t like it, but i personally enjoyed it a lot. finished it in three days. it had me on the edge of my seat. i love how Emma, the mc, isn’t protrayed as a helpless little girl. she’s strong and has attitude, but also is relatable and realistic. i also love cooper and bell. i really love how different the characters are. the gutmunsson twins are suuuper interesting characters. i enjoyed reading scenes with them. this is a dark book, with descriptions of awful murder scenes and trauma. so if you’re easily shaken, maybe pick up a different book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Violence, Child death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Medical content, Sexual violence, and Torture

lilyluvsreading's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Found this to be like a teenager self insert in a criminal minds episode. While it’s not the best book I’ve ever read, I did enjoy reading it, not as much in the beginning but it grew on me towards the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Gore, Kidnapping, and Mental illness

Minor: Sexual violence, Medical content, and Lesbophobia

directorpurry's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, Murder, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

maddiecfloyd's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, Mental illness, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Racism

kccool12255's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

This book is…interesting, to say the least. It’s a different style than I’m used to, but I think it works. Love the relationship between Emma and Travis (MISSED opportunity for a romance), how they deal with their trauma, Cooper, the Gutmunssons, great. I didn’t understand HOW they found the killer,

the INCEST was…yeah. But the WAY he killed people, and SIEGFRIED? Yes.

And this book gets a thumbs-up from me because IT MADE ME GAG. MORE THAN ONCE. Ridiculous. Cool read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, and Gore

Moderate: Kidnapping, Cursing, Incest, and Death of parent

sharkgirl45's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Vomit, and Murder

Moderate: Blood and Body horror