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kellylacey's review against another edition
4.0
I just finished reading Dot Hutchison’s latest book, Dead Waters, and let me tell you, it was a totally thrilling read. The book covers an important topic that’s relevant to the #MeToo era, and the suspense had me hooked from start to finish.
The story follows a group of college students, including Rebecca Sorley and her roommate Ellie. When a male student’s body is found in alligator-infested waters, followed by another body with a link to the same fraternity and reputation for preying on women, the campus is in an uproar. The students begin to suspect a vigilante killer is targeting rapists, and Ellie’s previous threats to kill men who don’t take no for an answer start to raise eyebrows.
As the story progresses, the tension builds and the reader is left wondering who is responsible for the murders. While the book is slightly repetitive towards the end, it doesn’t detract from the overall impact of the story.
Hutchison tackles the issue of sexual assault on college campuses with sensitivity and depth, and her characters are complex and relatable. Dead Waters is a page-turner that I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or suspenseful thriller.
The story follows a group of college students, including Rebecca Sorley and her roommate Ellie. When a male student’s body is found in alligator-infested waters, followed by another body with a link to the same fraternity and reputation for preying on women, the campus is in an uproar. The students begin to suspect a vigilante killer is targeting rapists, and Ellie’s previous threats to kill men who don’t take no for an answer start to raise eyebrows.
As the story progresses, the tension builds and the reader is left wondering who is responsible for the murders. While the book is slightly repetitive towards the end, it doesn’t detract from the overall impact of the story.
Hutchison tackles the issue of sexual assault on college campuses with sensitivity and depth, and her characters are complex and relatable. Dead Waters is a page-turner that I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or suspenseful thriller.
beccastaley's review against another edition
5.0
I love the thought of gators killing rapists. Hahaha
And I never guessed that ending!
And I never guessed that ending!
darkpsychereads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars - Strangely endearing YA thriller.
The gator killings that were mysteriously wiping out college campus rapists, and the story of the strength of sisterhood.
I'm not sure how to sum it up. Reading through the majority of the book felt like being immersed in a vapid prattle of college age shenanigans and immature discourse. I even struggled with being bombarded with that many characters at the beginning and felt my eyes glaze over. But as I read on, there was an intelligent and heart-warming solidarity amongst characters, and a surprising ending. A sisterhood story that I think benefits younger readers, and that's why I will say this is an excellent read for young minds. There's a strong message in there. This felt like a teen dramedy more than a thriller, but I believe this should be re-categorised as Young Adult fiction & Thriller.
As to whodunit - I have to say my initial guess was strangely right, but I was still kept guessing throughout.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for this free ARC.
The gator killings that were mysteriously wiping out college campus rapists, and the story of the strength of sisterhood.
I'm not sure how to sum it up. Reading through the majority of the book felt like being immersed in a vapid prattle of college age shenanigans and immature discourse. I even struggled with being bombarded with that many characters at the beginning and felt my eyes glaze over. But as I read on, there was an intelligent and heart-warming solidarity amongst characters, and a surprising ending. A sisterhood story that I think benefits younger readers, and that's why I will say this is an excellent read for young minds. There's a strong message in there. This felt like a teen dramedy more than a thriller, but I believe this should be re-categorised as Young Adult fiction & Thriller.
As to whodunit - I have to say my initial guess was strangely right, but I was still kept guessing throughout.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for this free ARC.
honeysidehomestead's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.25
kayla_oberle5's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
booklovinalicia's review against another edition
1.0
So much man-hating that I took away from the story.
I look forward to any future book that Dot Hutchison publishes, but I have to give this book 1 star. It just wasn't my cup of tea.
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for allowing me the egalley to read and give my honest review.
Read my complete review of this and other book on my blog at www.booklovinalicia.blogspot.com
I look forward to any future book that Dot Hutchison publishes, but I have to give this book 1 star. It just wasn't my cup of tea.
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for allowing me the egalley to read and give my honest review.
Read my complete review of this and other book on my blog at www.booklovinalicia.blogspot.com
sharesb's review against another edition
3.0
I decided to go back on my TBR list and grab something I put on the list a few years ago. I absolutely loved The Collector series written by the author which is why I flagged this book.
Quick overview - Protagonist Rebecca is a journalism student living on campus. Her roommate is Ellie - a fireball who takes no crap from anyone. Murders are happening around the campus. Males are being found dead in alligator swamps. A serial killer is on the loose. The no-brainer suspect is Ellie. She is not shy in letting people know what she thinks of men and doesn't disguise her feelings when finding out about the deaths of the males on campus. She thinks they deserved it. Of course, things aren't always as they seem.
The writing style of this book is great. Easy to follow, quick to get engaged and an effortless ability to get to know the main characters. While I get where the author was going with bringing forth the reality women are often being objectified, I thought it was a bit overboard. The girls in the book claim every single time they go out they are being groped and hit on because they are pretty. Yes, it happens but it's almost as though they hate the male species and make guys look to be all a##holes.
Overall, it was good. I didn't know who the killer was right away which is always a bonus for me in
a novel. I just think maybe I wasn't the right audience for the subject matter.
Quick overview - Protagonist Rebecca is a journalism student living on campus. Her roommate is Ellie - a fireball who takes no crap from anyone. Murders are happening around the campus. Males are being found dead in alligator swamps. A serial killer is on the loose. The no-brainer suspect is Ellie. She is not shy in letting people know what she thinks of men and doesn't disguise her feelings when finding out about the deaths of the males on campus. She thinks they deserved it. Of course, things aren't always as they seem.
The writing style of this book is great. Easy to follow, quick to get engaged and an effortless ability to get to know the main characters. While I get where the author was going with bringing forth the reality women are often being objectified, I thought it was a bit overboard. The girls in the book claim every single time they go out they are being groped and hit on because they are pretty. Yes, it happens but it's almost as though they hate the male species and make guys look to be all a##holes.
Overall, it was good. I didn't know who the killer was right away which is always a bonus for me in
a novel. I just think maybe I wasn't the right audience for the subject matter.
davisek223's review against another edition
1.0
I loved the Collector series, but this one is awful. No need to rehash my opinions here — just go read the other 1-star reviews.
abiadkins's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25