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nietzschesghost's review
3.0
After reading the synopsis and feeling increasingly aware that this premise, although used plenty of times throughout the history of the genre, can still lead to a thrilling and exciting story. I suppose it's really dependent on the ability of the author to make the most of the concept and run with it, so to speak. Having enjoyed a lot of books with a similar or near identical hook, I was pretty sure as long as the execution on the part of the author was good, it was safe to say I would find it a pleasurable experience.
Unfortunately, I had mixed emotions regarding this book. Don't get me wrong, it's not terrible. Not by a long shot! But it isn't up to the usual high standard of most of the Bookouture catalogue. As I mentioned above, the premise is a sound one, even though it is overused. My first issue was with the pace at the beginning - it was rather slow and steady, however, it did pick up further into the story. There was a certain something missing for me that meant I didn't connect fully to the characters, I feel that the suspense needed to be built more and Sinclair could've exploited the situation a little better.
Erika, our main protagonist, was the only character that had sufficient development and that I could connect with. I felt a lot of sympathy for her and the circumstances she found herself in. Despite her poor hand she was a fierce, strong and independent character who I greatly admired. I did appreciate the twist at the very end and thought it was excellent conclusion to the book.
I would read another Alex Sinclair book in the future, I hope he continues to write and develop into the genre. He has all the attributes to write a fantastic thriller so I will look forward to checking his next offering out when available!
Many thanks to Bookouture for an ARC. I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Unfortunately, I had mixed emotions regarding this book. Don't get me wrong, it's not terrible. Not by a long shot! But it isn't up to the usual high standard of most of the Bookouture catalogue. As I mentioned above, the premise is a sound one, even though it is overused. My first issue was with the pace at the beginning - it was rather slow and steady, however, it did pick up further into the story. There was a certain something missing for me that meant I didn't connect fully to the characters, I feel that the suspense needed to be built more and Sinclair could've exploited the situation a little better.
Erika, our main protagonist, was the only character that had sufficient development and that I could connect with. I felt a lot of sympathy for her and the circumstances she found herself in. Despite her poor hand she was a fierce, strong and independent character who I greatly admired. I did appreciate the twist at the very end and thought it was excellent conclusion to the book.
I would read another Alex Sinclair book in the future, I hope he continues to write and develop into the genre. He has all the attributes to write a fantastic thriller so I will look forward to checking his next offering out when available!
Many thanks to Bookouture for an ARC. I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
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