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First Born by Will Dean

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yvo_about_books's review against another edition

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4.25

 Finished reading: August 10th 2023


“Never underestimate the capabilities of a person, no matter how reasonable or normal they seem.”

I KNEW that I could count on Will Dean to deliver a story that would keep me fully intrigued! There is just something about his writing style that draws you right in, and First Born is no exception. I've been wanting to read this story ever since it was published last year, and I'm still not sure why it took me this long... But it couldn't have come at a better time. I love a good murder mystery; add in the whole twin connection and things only get more interesting. Sure, things can be said about the credibility of certain twists and especially the second half can get a bit over the top, but I personally didn't mind. If you are able to suspend your belief and just enjoy whatever twist is thrown at you next, you will be in for a treat! I confess that I did see some of the twists coming, but I was still very much invested in discovering what really happened that day. As for the characters... Molly is without doubt a quirky character, and while she is not exactly likeable, I was also fully intrigued by her. And then I'm not talking about a certain reveal near the end that will put the whole story on its head... There are so many suspects for Katie's murder, and I enjoyed following the clues and see where everybody stood. As a whole, I ended up having an excellent time reading First Born, and it has made me even more excited to read his newest story some time soon. 
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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

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