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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow. This was a wild ride. Couldn’t put it down, want to read the rest of his books immediately!
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Thank you Charlie Donlea and @kensingtonbooks for my #gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! #guessagainmugshot
One of my all-time favorite thriller/mysteries is Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea, so I was beyond excited (and honored!) to get an early copy of his latest book, Guess Again. I love a good Donlea mystery—his books are always packed with clues, high-stakes twists, and fast-paced action.
This book is told through multiple points of view, which was both a highlight and a slight challenge for me. I found myself a bit confused during the first half, but that kept me invested and determined to figure out how all of the threads connected. One of the plot connections toward the end did feel just a tinsy bit far-fetched, but overall, I really enjoyed the storyline!
Donlea has a talent for creating gripping mysteries filled with such suspense and intensity that makes it nearly impossible to put the book down.
Read if you like:
-Multiple POVs (including detectives and criminals)
-Super short chapters
-Fast-paced action scenes
-Multiple interwoven plot points
One of my all-time favorite thriller/mysteries is Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea, so I was beyond excited (and honored!) to get an early copy of his latest book, Guess Again. I love a good Donlea mystery—his books are always packed with clues, high-stakes twists, and fast-paced action.
This book is told through multiple points of view, which was both a highlight and a slight challenge for me. I found myself a bit confused during the first half, but that kept me invested and determined to figure out how all of the threads connected. One of the plot connections toward the end did feel just a tinsy bit far-fetched, but overall, I really enjoyed the storyline!
Donlea has a talent for creating gripping mysteries filled with such suspense and intensity that makes it nearly impossible to put the book down.
Read if you like:
-Multiple POVs (including detectives and criminals)
-Super short chapters
-Fast-paced action scenes
-Multiple interwoven plot points
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my second Charlie Donlea novel, and I continue to enjoy his knack for crafting compelling characters and twisty mysteries. The story kept me entertained throughout, and I found myself having strong opinions about several of the players—which is always a good sign. However, the ending felt a bit repetitive, and I figured out the culprit fairly early on, which dulled the impact of the reveal. Still, it was an engaging read overall, and I’m looking forward to diving further into Donlea’s backlist.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
tense
fast-paced