3.11 AVERAGE

marykbreid's review

3.75
mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

k_smudge's review

3.25
adventurous mysterious sad medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes

Very wordy and repetitive in a lot if spots,

rei_why's review

3.5
adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes

Welcome to Falcao Island: tropical paradise by day, chaotic murder trap by night.
In Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten, social media daredevils gather for the “ultimate game”of hide and seek—but things go sideways fast.
Storm? Check. Creepy abandoned hotel? Check. Mysterious deaths? Oh yeah.
Adele, a single mom with bills to pay and zero time for nonsense, is our  heroine—and honestly the only one I was rooting for. She’is gritty, grounded, and just trying to survive long enough to hug her kids again.
The premise is strong, the setting is a whole vibe, and the influencer drama adds a fun modern twist. I just wish the pacing had matched the stakes. The first half drags a bit, but it does pick up and keep you engaged & guessing!
Still, if you're into slow-burn suspense, messy characters, and stormy island chaos, this one might scratch that thriller itch.
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

1000_lives's review

4.0

Not a perfect thriller, but gripping with interestingly flawed characters. I'll read more by this author.

dahliarose56's review

3.5
adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

pmiddlet's review

3.25
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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whatrosiereads's review

3.0
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

catherine270's review

3.5
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes