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leximarie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
mackenzierm's review against another edition
5.0
This is Merry Jones' debut novel and to say the least, it was stunning. I loved every minute of it and had trouble putting it down. The plot was well put together and I found the characters to be very believable. Zoe is such an amazing mother, friend and art therapist. She's someone you'd love to have in your life as she is quite stable and generally, lovable.
Merry Jones really had be going, trying to figure out who the Nannynapper was. I had an idea of who it could be, but new information kept popping up that led me off trail. In the end, my first assumption had been right. :) I really enjoyed this novel and am looking forward to reading more of Jones' work.
Merry Jones really had be going, trying to figure out who the Nannynapper was. I had an idea of who it could be, but new information kept popping up that led me off trail. In the end, my first assumption had been right. :) I really enjoyed this novel and am looking forward to reading more of Jones' work.
em_beddedinbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Another quickie thriller by an author I hadn't heard of. I love exploring new authors as I am new to their methodologies and twists and turns occur when least expected. This story deals with a single mother of a 5 year old adopted girl, who gets blown into a whirlwind investigation of disappearing nannies in the neighbourhood, where all neighbours, especially males are suspects. She also is attracted to the handsome detective who is leading the case, and who has a few dark secrets of his own. The story escalates to the final climax when, as is usual with most thrillers, the pace and interest unravels and we are left with a good book at the start which sustained midway, but failed a bit towards the end.
Still, overall a nice thriller to while away time.
Still, overall a nice thriller to while away time.
mackenzierm's review against another edition
5.0
This is Merry Jones' debut novel and to say the least, it was stunning. I loved every minute of it and had trouble putting it down. The plot was well put together and I found the characters to be very believable. Zoe is such an amazing mother, friend and art therapist. She's someone you'd love to have in your life as she is quite stable and generally, lovable.
Merry Jones really had be going, trying to figure out who the Nannynapper was. I had an idea of who it could be, but new information kept popping up that led me off trail. In the end, my first assumption had been right. :) I really enjoyed this novel and am looking forward to reading more of Jones' work.
Merry Jones really had be going, trying to figure out who the Nannynapper was. I had an idea of who it could be, but new information kept popping up that led me off trail. In the end, my first assumption had been right. :) I really enjoyed this novel and am looking forward to reading more of Jones' work.
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