1.72k reviews for:

The Kind Worth Saving

Peter Swanson

3.66 AVERAGE

cdarlinggg's review against another edition

4.75

fast-paced

luj_eng08's review against another edition

3.0

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3.5* I enjoyed the first of this series more; this just lacked the overall punch like the first one. It was good, but not nearly as twisty. I did see there is another one coming out this summer and I’m looking forward to seeing how Lily and Kimball move forward. I really wanted more of the family dynamics with Joan and her sister and also Richard and his cousin. Not a bad read, just not amazing either.

mt24601's review against another edition

4.25

dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mass/school shootings

jaine297's review against another edition

3.0

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

nczaja's review against another edition

3.5

dark

lilysnape's review against another edition

4.0

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4.25/5. A novel that goes through a weird sophomore phase but turns out fairly strong and compelling. I actually really enjoyed this.

leecee_reads's review against another edition

4.0

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I enjoyed this one just as much as The Kind Worth Killing, and sequels can be hit or miss for me. I really enjoyed how the book wasn’t so much about the twists, but about understanding the characters & why they do what they do. It was a fun ride, and I still adore Lilly, even if she’s obviously morally gray.

shanemaripagda's review against another edition

4.5

dark mysterious tense

ajlareads's review against another edition

4.0

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Swanson is back with another “are-these-people-serious?” thriller where everyone is just a little (maybe a lot) nuts. I actually like Lily which might also make me nuts? Swanson’s characters are shady, snarky, and possibly sociopathic, making every page feel like a guilty pleasure. Just when you think you figured it out—there’s another plot twist.

I felt this one less exciting as the first - possibly because Joan was insufferable lol but it was still a fantastic read.

nataliereadsokay's review against another edition

2.0

dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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: Complicated