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3.11 AVERAGE
3.11 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-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
I think this book missed every point it was trying to critique and that made it a very slow and boring story where virtually nothing happened
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
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
I think this story idea has potential and would have significantly benefited from reimaginging some of the characters, as it was incredibly difficult for my millennial mind not to make comparisons to pop culture references of my time. For example: Steve Irwin and Mr. Beast, anyone?
It was also tough to root for any of the characters. Adele was just "fine" to me... I wasn't convinced she was interested enough to have an online presence to warrant her acceptance into the game.
Lastly, the abundance of plot devices also watered down their impacts for me. If I were to create a visual map of my understanding of the characters, conflicts, plot devices, and potential overlaps it would look as if a 5 year old tried to re-create Shoots & Ladders.
I know Unger can write an enthralling thriller. This book, I think, is a result of potential publisher demand to be topical and competitive with other thrillers coming out in 2025, but it missed the mark for me.
*Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing, for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
It was also tough to root for any of the characters. Adele was just "fine" to me... I wasn't convinced she was interested enough to have an online presence to warrant her acceptance into the game.
Lastly, the abundance of plot devices also watered down their impacts for me. If I were to create a visual map of my understanding of the characters, conflicts, plot devices, and potential overlaps it would look as if a 5 year old tried to re-create Shoots & Ladders.
I know Unger can write an enthralling thriller. This book, I think, is a result of potential publisher demand to be topical and competitive with other thrillers coming out in 2025, but it missed the mark for me.
*Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing, for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is fast paced and action packed. There were pacing issues throughout and some logic gaps in the narrative.
I quite liked the ending though.
I quite liked the ending though.
I have a feeling this book is going to be just okay for me so I’m choosing to DNF.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
I have never written a review before but feel compelled to write that this is one of the worst books I have ever read.