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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
I love this cover. I wish the actual book had been as amazing as this cover.
It wasn't bad by any means, I guess it was just 'meh'. I think the overall mystery was a little predictable, but I liked the way it ended.
It wasn't bad by any means, I guess it was just 'meh'. I think the overall mystery was a little predictable, but I liked the way it ended.
This book was very fast-pace, excited and a twist I didn't see coming. This was fun I enjoyed it.
This was a satisfying, popcorn thriller. I liked how the pieces fell into play, and that it was just believable enough to not roll my eyes, but also unbelievable enough to stay exciting.
There are 2 main female characters which is confusing sometimes at the start, but was executed really well here.
That said, it had a weirdly cute/girl power vibe at the end that I think will make some readers happy, but just left me feeling a little wrongfooted. That said, I'd recommend it.
There are 2 main female characters which is confusing sometimes at the start, but was executed really well here.
That said, it had a weirdly cute/girl power vibe at the end that I think will make some readers happy, but just left me feeling a little wrongfooted. That said, I'd recommend it.
Beware of a woman scorned!
Opening this book to read has coincided with the news that Seraphina Nova Glass’ previous thriller, On A Quiet Street, has been optioned for a limited TV series. How exciting! If you haven’t read one of her novels, what’s keeping you!?
Nova Glass writes spectacular suspense, sweeping readers away in nail-biting drama fueled by mystery, and secrets and propelled by her twisty, unique plotlines showcasing fantastic characters. Her ability to balance humour and suspense is noteworthy.
This is one of those books where giving too much away would ruin it for you. These are the hardest types of reviews for me to write! All I’ll say is when Cass and Anna’s lives intersect at the dilapidated Sycamore apartment complex, it turns into a completely engrossing read.
It explores
✔️ how trauma can either unite strangers or turn them against each other as they clamber to tell their own story.
✔️secrets. If you have a secret, don’t let Superintendent Cass know anything about it. She doesn’t let secrets stay buried…and it almost causes her downfall.
✔️how appearances can be deceiving
✔️found family
That’s it. Go into it blind. Learn to love the eclectic characters who inhabit this authentic setting.
I can’t wait for the next SNG novel!
I was gifted this copy by Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Opening this book to read has coincided with the news that Seraphina Nova Glass’ previous thriller, On A Quiet Street, has been optioned for a limited TV series. How exciting! If you haven’t read one of her novels, what’s keeping you!?
Nova Glass writes spectacular suspense, sweeping readers away in nail-biting drama fueled by mystery, and secrets and propelled by her twisty, unique plotlines showcasing fantastic characters. Her ability to balance humour and suspense is noteworthy.
This is one of those books where giving too much away would ruin it for you. These are the hardest types of reviews for me to write! All I’ll say is when Cass and Anna’s lives intersect at the dilapidated Sycamore apartment complex, it turns into a completely engrossing read.
It explores
✔️ how trauma can either unite strangers or turn them against each other as they clamber to tell their own story.
✔️secrets. If you have a secret, don’t let Superintendent Cass know anything about it. She doesn’t let secrets stay buried…and it almost causes her downfall.
✔️how appearances can be deceiving
✔️found family
That’s it. Go into it blind. Learn to love the eclectic characters who inhabit this authentic setting.
I can’t wait for the next SNG novel!
I was gifted this copy by Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Alternating POV chapters, but still connected to the overall plot. Like the setting of the hotel. Slow start, but I was hooked after about 30%.
This was my first read by Seraphina and it did not disappoint! It captivates you from the start when you read about Cass blackmailing men. The dual POVs kept things suspenseful throughout the book as you uncovered what’s really going on at the motel. There are a lot of characters but I found them extremely likable. One in particular stands out as the MVP of the book, for me at least. Overall, very good read and I recommend adding it to your list of new releases coming next year!
Listened on audio. Thought it was really, really good up to the very end, when it kinda went off the rails. Still good and I still recommend, just not the ending it could have been
I got incredibly frustrated as I kept reading. There were parts of the story that went absolutely nowhere and didn't need to be mentioned. Cass was so invested in getting a new job after getting several rejections, then just no showed to her first shift. I understand she couldn't go because she had a body to dispose of, but to not even call and try and make an excuse was stupid.
Why would Henry put his keys, with important file information in a bathrobe? In Anna's search for days throughout the apartment, she never once bumped into the robe or moved it in any way?
Cass goes to move Eddie's body, but before she has the chance is questioned by a cop, who takes her information, and this is never brought up again. Cass's DNA is all over Eddie's body, all over the site where she buried him, and she brought her phone with her when she initially buried him. Why were these things mentioned if it was never actually going to result in any repercussions? If you wanted to add tension when Cass decided to move Eddie's body, why didn't a car just pass by? Why did it have to be a cop, who literally took her registration information?
I hated that Cass just had this misplaced anger towards Kimmy. Of course there's going to be some anger there if Kimmy knew Reid was in a relationship, but all of Cass's anger was towards her. When Cass finally starts to realize Reid is the actual problem, she continues to shit talk Kimmy. Then, at the end of the novel, Cass initially declines Reid's invitation to dinner. Good for her right? No, because Reid asks her again and she accepts. She does leave the dinner, realizing that he isn't good for her, but she already knew that. Why did she have to go to dinner with him just to have the same realization all over again?
I cannot understand how Cass knew about Henry cheating with Callum's wife, found a video of Henry confessing that Callum might do something, and then just went about her life. In the video, Henry mentions that he is going to the police that day. Then he just commits suicide and Cass doesn't think that's suspicious at all? Even if she didn't think he was murdered, Anna has been asking her for information about her husband. Just tell her what you know. She even sees Anna getting close to Callum and doesn't even consider how that could be weird.
I don't even understand how a terminally ill person, who needs constant pain medication would even have the opportunity to cheat on their spouse. Everyone would have seen Henry and Lily together anyways. If a teenager saw them making out in front of their own apartment door, then the pool ladies, the neighbors, everyone saw it. Why did not one person tell Anna what actually happened?
I also don't understand why Callum helped Cass in the first place. Callum knew Cass had the video recording of Henry's confession. If he lets the police arrest Cass, that's one less thing he has to worry about. Initially, I was thinking he didn't want the police sniffing around where he lived, possibly finding evidence, but he clearly isn't worried about any evidence, since he says there is none several times at the end of the novel. He was concerned that he might be tied to Eddie's death, but he wouldn't. Cass would have strangulation marks, her fingerprints are on the scissors. While there is blood on Callum since he tried to resuscitate him (for some reason? The guy bled out), there would be more blood splatter on Cass from her stabbing him.
It was just genuinely ridiculous how many issues there were within the novel.