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feldy's review
mysterious
tense
fast-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
2.75
katygalloway's review
adventurous
mysterious
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
emmapulling's review against another edition
2.0
This had so much potential but was very rushed in places. Also, some parts of it just seemed forced and unrealistic
frannyhaha's review against another edition
3.0
Original, haunting , memorable. A must-read for Summer 2015.
Sophie Mackenzie is known for her award-winning vivid novels and her latest work will not disappoint.
Before reading this book i had never read any Sophie Mackenzie. Even though the mention of her name emitted praise. Mystery novels are not usually my thing. But, I was intrigued by the blurb so i picked it up. Well I had high expectation and this book definitely met them.
I loved this book as i found the main protagonist relatable as i've uncovered things about my family's past and history, As many people do in there teenage years. There were few major plot twists that i didn't except. I really liked this aspect as i hate a predictable book. I loved the depth of the characters and how unusual the friendship dynamic were( fiction wise)
I thought it was clever how Mackenzie weaved subtle romance into the plot. Without drowning the mystery element in slushy romantic scenes like most young-adult adult authors do.
I hope Mackenzie writes a sequel about Evie, Pepper, Anna , Josh and Kit possibly solving another mystery. As i found the characters too interesting to let go after 294 pages. I will definitely be exploring the mystery genre more after reading this wonderful book.
This book is being released till July 2015, I read an advanced copy of this book forwww.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
Sophie Mackenzie is known for her award-winning vivid novels and her latest work will not disappoint.
Before reading this book i had never read any Sophie Mackenzie. Even though the mention of her name emitted praise. Mystery novels are not usually my thing. But, I was intrigued by the blurb so i picked it up. Well I had high expectation and this book definitely met them.
I loved this book as i found the main protagonist relatable as i've uncovered things about my family's past and history, As many people do in there teenage years. There were few major plot twists that i didn't except. I really liked this aspect as i hate a predictable book. I loved the depth of the characters and how unusual the friendship dynamic were( fiction wise)
I thought it was clever how Mackenzie weaved subtle romance into the plot. Without drowning the mystery element in slushy romantic scenes like most young-adult adult authors do.
I hope Mackenzie writes a sequel about Evie, Pepper, Anna , Josh and Kit possibly solving another mystery. As i found the characters too interesting to let go after 294 pages. I will definitely be exploring the mystery genre more after reading this wonderful book.
This book is being released till July 2015, I read an advanced copy of this book forwww.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
laural27's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
Maybe because I'm reading the latest Sophie McKenzie adult novel it changed my opinion of this one a little. There were some nice twists that I couldn't have predicted and some great characters but it just felt a little flat and too easily resolved but, then again, this is for a YA audience and not an adult audience.
Still an enjoyable, quick read.
Maybe because I'm reading the latest Sophie McKenzie adult novel it changed my opinion of this one a little. There were some nice twists that I couldn't have predicted and some great characters but it just felt a little flat and too easily resolved but, then again, this is for a YA audience and not an adult audience.
Still an enjoyable, quick read.
frannyhaha's review
3.0
Original, haunting , memorable. A must-read for Summer 2015.
Sophie Mackenzie is known for her award-winning vivid novels and her latest work will not disappoint.
Before reading this book i had never read any Sophie Mackenzie. Even though the mention of her name emitted praise. Mystery novels are not usually my thing. But, I was intrigued by the blurb so i picked it up. Well I had high expectation and this book definitely met them.
I loved this book as i found the main protagonist relatable as i've uncovered things about my family's past and history, As many people do in there teenage years. There were few major plot twists that i didn't except. I really liked this aspect as i hate a predictable book. I loved the depth of the characters and how unusual the friendship dynamic were( fiction wise)
I thought it was clever how Mackenzie weaved subtle romance into the plot. Without drowning the mystery element in slushy romantic scenes like most young-adult adult authors do.
I hope Mackenzie writes a sequel about Evie, Pepper, Anna , Josh and Kit possibly solving another mystery. As i found the characters too interesting to let go after 294 pages. I will definitely be exploring the mystery genre more after reading this wonderful book.
This book is being released till July 2015, I read an advanced copy of this book forwww.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
Sophie Mackenzie is known for her award-winning vivid novels and her latest work will not disappoint.
Before reading this book i had never read any Sophie Mackenzie. Even though the mention of her name emitted praise. Mystery novels are not usually my thing. But, I was intrigued by the blurb so i picked it up. Well I had high expectation and this book definitely met them.
I loved this book as i found the main protagonist relatable as i've uncovered things about my family's past and history, As many people do in there teenage years. There were few major plot twists that i didn't except. I really liked this aspect as i hate a predictable book. I loved the depth of the characters and how unusual the friendship dynamic were( fiction wise)
I thought it was clever how Mackenzie weaved subtle romance into the plot. Without drowning the mystery element in slushy romantic scenes like most young-adult adult authors do.
I hope Mackenzie writes a sequel about Evie, Pepper, Anna , Josh and Kit possibly solving another mystery. As i found the characters too interesting to let go after 294 pages. I will definitely be exploring the mystery genre more after reading this wonderful book.
This book is being released till July 2015, I read an advanced copy of this book forwww.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
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