3.12 AVERAGE

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Audiobook Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5’s

Thank you to @netgalley, @htp_hive, @htpbooks and the author @launger for the #gifted audiobook.

Lisa Unger delivers a gripping and fast-paced thriller in Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten, a high-stakes game of hide and seek that turns into a fight for survival. The premise is as fun as it is terrifying—a reality TV competition set on a secluded island, where contestants must outwit each other to win. But when the game takes a deadly turn, it becomes a race against the clock to uncover the truth.

This book is packed with tension, twists, and a strong dose of whodunit mystery. Unger masterfully weaves in themes of social media influence, hidden agendas, and the dark side of entertainment, keeping readers on edge until the final reveal. The protagonist—a powerhouse single mom with fierce mama bear energy—adds an emotional depth to the story, making the stakes feel even higher.

Vivienne Leheny’s narration is outstanding, heightening the suspense and drama in a way that makes the audiobook an absolute must-listen. If you love thrillers that are both smart and action-packed, this one is a winner!
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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: Yes

Predictable but entertaining 
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional mysterious sad
adventurous mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes