Reviews

The Close by Jane Casey

litwithleigh's review against another edition

4.0

Thank you Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. IYKYK, my reviews are always honest.

One sentence review: Half Kerrwent (Maeve Kerr + Josh Derwent) romance, half police procedural, all the vibes

SYNOPSIS

DS Maeve Kerr and DI Josh Derwent go undercover as a couple to get to the bottom of a missing person's case.

MY OPINION

Oh. my. I scrummed louder than I've ever scrummed before while reading this. I felt like I was 12 years old again reading Twilight for the first time; Kerrwent's chemistry had me in a TIZZY

nicoles_library's review against another edition

2.0

This was a bit of a disappointment. It was a long read, even though the book isn't to lengthy. Just felt like it took forever. I wasn't really interested in what was going on and a lot of the crime/mystery plot was overshadowed by the romance. Which was mainly tension and a 'will they won't they'. 

Did not enjoy

cin19's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

leona28's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.5

I love reading thriller books and the close by Jane Casey definitely does not disappoint! I bought this last year at the Ennis Book festival after hearing Jane Casey on a panel and I also loved her book The Killing Kind. The close is a Maeve Kerrigan mystery and is the tenth book in that series, however you don't have to have read the other ones to read this one. This was the first I picked up in this series and it definitely won't be my last as I enjoyed it so much! Definitely going to read the others!

The Close is set in Jellicoe Close a seemingly perfect suburban street - well kept houses with pristine lawns, perfect families and friendly neighbours. But there are dark secrets behind the nest front doors, including a hidden criminal. DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent go undercover as a couple housesitting for a friend in order to uncover the truth about the crimes in Jellicoe. 

I loved Maeve and Josh in this! I loved their relationship and the will they won't they get together theme throughout! Such an engaging plot throughout with very enjoyable characters!Overall I really enjoyed this one and I'll definitely be picking up more of the Maeve Kerrigan series

arhoades99's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

loripinbob's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

moosbookclub's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this book. A murder mystery full of suspense. It's thrilling, it's exciting, it keeps you on your toes. I was constantly guessing who the murderer was and I didn't want to put it down, it was so good! There is lots of sexual tension but no spice. This book can be read as a standalone, but there are more books before this that follow the same characters.
4.2/5 Stars

lilyjes's review against another edition

dark funny hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

veecundill's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The actual crime in this one was not the most engaging but I was riveted to Josh and Maeve’s developing relationship and enjoyed the under cover aspect. Still one of my favourite series. .

chrisheitz18's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0