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emilyperaza's review
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mistwithanie's review
4.0
So happy for JJ and Jack. They are a great couple and I love their banter!!!!
jigsawgirl's review
3.0
I listened to book 2 via Hoopla. I don't know if I would have felt the same if I had read the book. Listening to Jack and JJ's story in this book seemed like there were a lot of moving parts.
The murders were gruesome. The story was kind of dark. My thought was the story lightened up some by the sheer fact of Jack and Jaye's relationship evolving.
There were a few surprises in this book as well as a kind of major one towards the end. Absolutely wasn't expecting it. Along with the darkness, there was danger, suspense, the mystery (of course), and romance.
I don't know what will happen in the next book, but at the rate they are going, this small town will be empty pretty soon.
The murders were gruesome. The story was kind of dark. My thought was the story lightened up some by the sheer fact of Jack and Jaye's relationship evolving.
There were a few surprises in this book as well as a kind of major one towards the end. Absolutely wasn't expecting it. Along with the darkness, there was danger, suspense, the mystery (of course), and romance.
I don't know what will happen in the next book, but at the rate they are going, this small town will be empty pretty soon.
graff_fuller's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a reread for me. I read this twelve years ago, and need to familiarize myself with the plot, so I can continue on with the series.
Thank goodness, I have...for I had forgotten SO much of the plot, but also of the character of J.J. Graves.
I remembered that I liked her, but "how much" was actually forgotten. She's funny and competitent, but also going though the ringer in this book.
The sequences of what happened at the end of the first book...have dramatically effected our protagonist. Her trauma forced her to leave and seek solace in their family's cabin...away from Bloody Mary, Virginia.
Of course, in true form to these types of books...her first experience on her return to Bloody Mary, was bloody, indeed.
From there...wove a story of her finding her footing again (from the losses in the first book) with the help of her friend, Jack...the Chief of Police of Bloody Mary, Virginia.
Now, he helps her in MANY ways, which I wasn't favourable towards, at the beginning. Best friends to lovers is a trope that I usually like, but Jack was a "player", and I always felt that she could do better. Well, I was proven wrong.
The case was intricate and engaging. Going from clue to clue, and with reversals and red herrings.
Even though I had read it before...I was glued to the page, needing to figure out who dunnit.
I'm going to set this series aside for just a bit...to continue the #GraveyardSmash readathon...to find more clues to where Priss has buried her bodies.
Thank goodness, I have...for I had forgotten SO much of the plot, but also of the character of J.J. Graves.
I remembered that I liked her, but "how much" was actually forgotten. She's funny and competitent, but also going though the ringer in this book.
The sequences of what happened at the end of the first book...have dramatically effected our protagonist. Her trauma forced her to leave and seek solace in their family's cabin...away from Bloody Mary, Virginia.
Of course, in true form to these types of books...her first experience on her return to Bloody Mary, was bloody, indeed.
From there...wove a story of her finding her footing again (from the losses in the first book) with the help of her friend, Jack...the Chief of Police of Bloody Mary, Virginia.
Now, he helps her in MANY ways, which I wasn't favourable towards, at the beginning. Best friends to lovers is a trope that I usually like, but Jack was a "player", and I always felt that she could do better. Well, I was proven wrong.
The case was intricate and engaging. Going from clue to clue, and with reversals and red herrings.
Even though I had read it before...I was glued to the page, needing to figure out who dunnit.
I'm going to set this series aside for just a bit...to continue the #GraveyardSmash readathon...to find more clues to where Priss has buried her bodies.
jamie515's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
myrdyr's review against another edition
3.0
It was a bit of a disappointing follow up to the the first in the series. It lacked the witty repartee, was a little too heavy on the sexual description, and wandered off into cheesy on a few occasions.
jayceeash's review against another edition
5.0
This was a great book that moved along quickly and had the right amount of mystery, action, and romance! This is the second in the series and did not let me down from the first one. It's interesting to see how J.J. Graves goes through the motions and steps and the author does a good job of making you feel what JJ feels as she goes through it all. Can't wait to read the third! Favorite funny line in the book was "What happened to sowing your wild oats?" "They've been sowed. I have a lovely patchwork quilt to show for it." Made me laugh so hard!
amyander12's review against another edition
5.0
Wow!
So many interesting twists and turns. Just when you think you have it figured out, something new happens to throw in s new twist. I love the character progression and interaction
So many interesting twists and turns. Just when you think you have it figured out, something new happens to throw in s new twist. I love the character progression and interaction