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Run on red

Noelle W. Ihli

3.59 AVERAGE


This book started off so strong! I couldn’t even put it down, and I found myself holding my breath a few times.

A breakneck speed ride from start to finish.

If you’re looking for a calm, relaxing read - this ain’t it. If you’re even looking for a slow build thriller, this is NOT it. This one had me nervous through the whole thing to the point I kept having to set it aside for a day before coming back to it because it tore my nerves up.

What starts off as two college girls going to a frat party, turns into them being stalked on the side of a mountain in the dark - hours from home - by some mysterious men in masks.

I’ve realized that this type of situation, for whatever reason, is some sort of deep fear of mine. I’ve never been in a situation like this, but it just affects me SO badly anytime I read/watch this type of event happening. I think it’s the probability of being overpowered and being completely helpless that bothers me. Either way, it was stressful.
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I really enjoyed the main character and that she wasn’t easily swayed by Tony’s behaviour and words. I really resonated with the main character which added to the enjoyment of the book with the just desert at the end. Really felt like this thriller/suspense was written for me :)
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
dark mysterious tense medium-paced

This book really had me on the edge of my seat! I was flying through the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen. Some of the plot twists were very predictable, but it was still an exciting, intense ride - I felt immersed in some of the dangerous portions of the book. Very much cat and mouse vibes throughout.
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This book really made me so nervous in the beginning. I’ve read many horror and thriller books and for some reason I was spooked to read the next chapter. Something about people in masks hunting you down absolutely makes my skin crawl. I know many have their own opinions with books but I truly liked this one. The ending choked me up. Thanks Noelle, for another great read!