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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child death, Confinement, Stalking, Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Blood, Kidnapping
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
This was a fast paced, keep you on your toes, read. I honestly went into this book totally blind and enjoyed the journey we went on. We're introduced immediately to new characters for the first several chapters and plunged straight into the drama, 4 students missing on parent's weekend at college, other than being in the same capstone group, why was it these 4?
I love a true crime style fiction book so loved the format. Trying to keep up with all the characters was hard initially but then we got moving and it was easier to keep the connections. There were some surprises along the way but it wasn't overly suspenseful, I love being fooled by the author but I didn't have that happen here, it was a bit predictable as we got to the closing chapter.
This was still a good read and a short one at that so if you need a quick zippy read, this is a good choice!
Thanks NetGalley for getting this in my hands prior to the pub date!
I love a true crime style fiction book so loved the format. Trying to keep up with all the characters was hard initially but then we got moving and it was easier to keep the connections. There were some surprises along the way but it wasn't overly suspenseful, I love being fooled by the author but I didn't have that happen here, it was a bit predictable as we got to the closing chapter.
This was still a good read and a short one at that so if you need a quick zippy read, this is a good choice!
Thanks NetGalley for getting this in my hands prior to the pub date!
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Alternating between being told by each student and their parents, there were way too many characters to keep track of (and let's be honest, some of them were not particularly distinct from one another). The perp was easy to spot from the beginning, and there weren't a lot of redeeming moments for most characters. Just a quick and easy whodunit.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
🍿Grab your popcorn! Finlay delivers another solid binge read high in the entertainment factor.
It’s parents’ weekend at a small private college along the California shore, and the parents are on hand for the festivities. But... oddly, the kids are not. These five first year college students don’t just skip out on the welcome dinner, they seemingly vanish.
Finlay’s books always feel like the perfect welcome to summer, ideal for a day by the pool.
They are fast paced and easy to devour with a propulsive plotline. I know to expect a wild ride full of fun, and Parents Weekend delivered in all regards.
I was excited to see FBI Agent Sarah Keller back, and with a glimpse at her twins, which she was pregnant with in The Night Shift. She, once again, proved that the best agents are badass women, even more so as she cultivated fresh talent in the feisty, go-getter intern, Annie. I hope to see more of BOTH women in future Finlay novels!
With short, action-packed chapters rife with secrets and drama (don’t be surprised when it’s some of the parents behaving badly!), I devoured this read in no time. And though a bit predictable, I found it to be an entertaining read. Definitely throw this one in your pool/beach bag!
🎧 Brittany Presley delivered another knock-out performance. She crafted a distinct voice for each character. And with such a large cast, that made it easier to transition between POV. Her narration amplified the suspense and drama and kept me lured in one chapter after another until I had binged the entire read.
Many thanks to my friends at @minotaur_books @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the free #gifted copy of this book. #partner
It’s parents’ weekend at a small private college along the California shore, and the parents are on hand for the festivities. But... oddly, the kids are not. These five first year college students don’t just skip out on the welcome dinner, they seemingly vanish.
Finlay’s books always feel like the perfect welcome to summer, ideal for a day by the pool.
They are fast paced and easy to devour with a propulsive plotline. I know to expect a wild ride full of fun, and Parents Weekend delivered in all regards.
I was excited to see FBI Agent Sarah Keller back, and with a glimpse at her twins, which she was pregnant with in The Night Shift. She, once again, proved that the best agents are badass women, even more so as she cultivated fresh talent in the feisty, go-getter intern, Annie. I hope to see more of BOTH women in future Finlay novels!
With short, action-packed chapters rife with secrets and drama (don’t be surprised when it’s some of the parents behaving badly!), I devoured this read in no time. And though a bit predictable, I found it to be an entertaining read. Definitely throw this one in your pool/beach bag!
🎧 Brittany Presley delivered another knock-out performance. She crafted a distinct voice for each character. And with such a large cast, that made it easier to transition between POV. Her narration amplified the suspense and drama and kept me lured in one chapter after another until I had binged the entire read.
Many thanks to my friends at @minotaur_books @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the free #gifted copy of this book. #partner
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense