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danniknowsbest's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
bina_bee's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Really enjoyed this book! It was super fast paced and engaging. The story uses flashbacks which actually helped expand the story rather than just fill space which is how they can feel sometimes. It's not my usual genre so unsure if it's a common trope but loved how the characters communicated through social media posts without ever actually communicating directly with each other too.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
csyip's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Car accident, and Death of parent
chriissy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Quick and fun read! The audiobook is well narrated. Love that it has mystery twists and thrills WITHOUT gore or too much heaviness. Loved guessing what was going on and felt the different timelines all served a purpose. Definitely recommend this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer, Violence, and Car accident
katiedid95's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Was similar to a book I had just finished, The Passenger, in premise, but I had heard lots of great reviews, so I kept going. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and characters and the twists throughout. I typically can't stand the back and forth with a timeline, but the way the author laid it out and told the story, the back and forth didn't take away from the plot and it was relatively easy to keep all the information straight. I loved the huge twist at the end and how thr author still wrapped things up after what could have been the ending. I would love an epilogue to see how Evie is doing today.
Only complaint is I would have liked some more information on Mr. Smith and the organization in general, and maybe thr relationship between Ryan and Mr. Smith.
Only complaint is I would have liked some more information on Mr. Smith and the organization in general, and maybe thr relationship between Ryan and Mr. Smith.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Drug use, Death of parent, and Murder
oz2021's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
shutupsev's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
a very solid mystery thriller! i was engaged the whole time and the twists were some that i truly didn't expect. i know ryan was important to show the relationships that evie was missing out on but i just did not care about him or the romance lol. the writing style didn't quite click with me otherwise the rating would be higher.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Car accident and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Cancer
formerenglishmajor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Violence
dcnireads's review against another edition
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
ok, so to be honest, my time reading this book was heavily clouded by my anticipation for another book that i've been DYING to read for a while, so i will admit that maybe there were times that i didnt quite digest or properly appreciate what i was reading. and while i did overall vibe with the story's twists and reveals, i felt like the writing felt..detached?? at some points? i don't know if that's the right word to use but that's what i felt during certain parts that i read, and not just cause i was so excited for that other book i mentioned.
i think there were some scenes where the tone felt flat or too straighforward, which made me gloss over some shocking details because the whole vibe and interpretation didnt really give me the "gasp" factor that i was supposed to feel as a reader. i wouldn't consider it too off putting since this small bit of criticism can be brushed off by pointing out that the nonchalance in the writing is simply evie/lucca's personality showing itself because the whole novel is told in her pov, which i can appreciate. she's incredibly intelligent, confident, resourceful and shrewd, and watching her outsmart mr. smith was very fun. taking him down by planning in advance and forming her own circle of trusted people among the clients and victims he himself put in her path was quite satisfying to read. i also have to compliment the unique and refreshing spin on mystery thriller type stories by adding a little bit of the heist genre and going with a spy/con-artist style plot instead of the usual whodunnit. first time i've ever read anything like this and now ill be spending a lot of time trying to look for more. and last but not least, as a bonafide lover of romance and guaranteed happy endings, im really, really glad things worked out for her and ryan, and that evie still kept in touch with amy and devon. i like a good love story on the side with an equally morally gray leading man and a small touch of some found family.
in conclusion, a very firm 4 stars for this cool thriller. the whole concept was pretty damn cool, and im glad i picked this as my final book for this month's wrap up.
i think there were some scenes where the tone felt flat or too straighforward, which made me gloss over some shocking details because the whole vibe and interpretation didnt really give me the "gasp" factor that i was supposed to feel as a reader. i wouldn't consider it too off putting since this small bit of criticism can be brushed off by pointing out that the nonchalance in the writing is simply evie/lucca's personality showing itself because the whole novel is told in her pov, which i can appreciate. she's incredibly intelligent, confident, resourceful and shrewd, and watching her outsmart mr. smith was very fun. taking him down by planning in advance and forming her own circle of trusted people among the clients and victims he himself put in her path was quite satisfying to read. i also have to compliment the unique and refreshing spin on mystery thriller type stories by adding a little bit of the heist genre and going with a spy/con-artist style plot instead of the usual whodunnit. first time i've ever read anything like this and now ill be spending a lot of time trying to look for more. and last but not least, as a bonafide lover of romance and guaranteed happy endings, im really, really glad things worked out for her and ryan, and that evie still kept in touch with amy and devon. i like a good love story on the side with an equally morally gray leading man and a small touch of some found family.
in conclusion, a very firm 4 stars for this cool thriller. the whole concept was pretty damn cool, and im glad i picked this as my final book for this month's wrap up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cancer and Car accident
lizzylemere's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Car accident