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babs_reviews's review against another edition
3.0
Dark, dull and predictable.
Listen, I wanted to love this one, saw a bunch of great reviews for it. When I first started listening the style drew me in and I did want to keep listening but that quickly turned to the story dragging out and me figuring out where it was leading too quick for my liking.
Present and past storylines and while I typically love these, I found I was drawn to the past flashbacks more than the present. I liked Joey's story and was curious about her but not enough that I cared about her present story. Which is odd, I know. I wasn't really invested in the plot as a whole and so that made it drag on even more.
Definitely didn't feel like this was a thriller. I feel like the genre labeling has gotten a bit skewed lately when it comes to the horror/thriller/mystery type of books.
I am usually a fan of this author's work and I will be reading more in the future, this one just missed the mark for me.
Listen, I wanted to love this one, saw a bunch of great reviews for it. When I first started listening the style drew me in and I did want to keep listening but that quickly turned to the story dragging out and me figuring out where it was leading too quick for my liking.
Present and past storylines and while I typically love these, I found I was drawn to the past flashbacks more than the present. I liked Joey's story and was curious about her but not enough that I cared about her present story. Which is odd, I know. I wasn't really invested in the plot as a whole and so that made it drag on even more.
Definitely didn't feel like this was a thriller. I feel like the genre labeling has gotten a bit skewed lately when it comes to the horror/thriller/mystery type of books.
I am usually a fan of this author's work and I will be reading more in the future, this one just missed the mark for me.
bethmorvant's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly, I feel like I’m being very generous with the three star rating. I don’t typically mind it when I can predict some things in a book, ending included. This book was too predictable. From who murdered who, to who was who, etc. There wasn’t a single surprise or twist or thrill. This was such a let down, considering I loved The Butcher by this author.
abbie_az's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
amandamonday's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
erica_reads_everything's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.0
twilightren's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0
currentlyreading_'s review against another edition
4.0
Love the Filipino representation, but also, Jennifer Hillier did it again with her signature anti-heroine.
casuallyreadingx's review against another edition
3.0
This was a highly anticipated read for me but unfortunately I did not love it as much as everyone else. I still enjoyed it, as in true Hillier fashion, the character development was amazing. Twisty. Dark. And entertaining for the most part. It felt like I was reading a movie and playing it out, which is always a plus for me. Loved the writing style.
Ruby Reyes was convicted of murdering a wealthy man aka her boyfriend in front of her daughter, Joey. Years later, Paris’s famous husband is found dead and Paris is deemed a suspect. Where is Joey after her mother went away? Did Paris kill her husband? Why is Drew (Joeys best friend) looking into her disappearance? Now that Ruby is being released, questions arise, fingers are pointed, and lies are revealed.
For me, it felt like there were too MANY subplots in this story and at times I found it confusing and a webbed mess. Lotssss of backstory. It was a bit slow and I figured things out quickly. Id say this is more of a cozy thriller than the ‘heart racing’ thrillers we know.
Ruby Reyes was convicted of murdering a wealthy man aka her boyfriend in front of her daughter, Joey. Years later, Paris’s famous husband is found dead and Paris is deemed a suspect. Where is Joey after her mother went away? Did Paris kill her husband? Why is Drew (Joeys best friend) looking into her disappearance? Now that Ruby is being released, questions arise, fingers are pointed, and lies are revealed.
For me, it felt like there were too MANY subplots in this story and at times I found it confusing and a webbed mess. Lotssss of backstory. It was a bit slow and I figured things out quickly. Id say this is more of a cozy thriller than the ‘heart racing’ thrillers we know.
celliottruo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25