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3.11 AVERAGE
slow-paced
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
Meh
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
Bad Mr. Beast fan fic. A lot of the game did not make sense (why only 3-4 hide and seek players?) and there was a piece of the plot left unresolved that was bothersome.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Lisa Unger’s Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten begins as a pulse-pounding adventure and swiftly morphs into a chilling survival thriller that grips you until the final page. What starts as a daring social media stunt becomes a harrowing descent into chaos, secrets, and survival.
This is one wild ride. Adele, a resilient single mother of two teenagers, is doing her best to rebuild her life after her husband vanishes under the weight of an embezzlement scandal. When her son tells her about a new challenge from the social media giant Extreme—known for its extravagant, high-stakes games—Adele sees a way out of their financial turmoil. The premise? A game of hide-and-seek on a lush, remote island, where a once-luxurious hotel now lies in ruins, and a million-dollar prize awaits the last one standing.
However, things are not as they appear on the surface. Everyone has secrets, and it quickly becomes clear that the Extreme crew and contestants might not be the only ones playing a dangerous game. Cue a tropical storm strong enough to flood the roads and cut off all escape. The game turns deadly, and the island’s eerie past seems to come alive as contestants begin to disappear. What would you do to keep a deadly secret—especially if you knew your life, reputation, or freedom depended on it?
Unger’s strength lies in her characters, and Adele is a standout. Her fierce love for her children, paired with her tenacity and vulnerability, makes her an easy protagonist to root for. Maverick Dillan, the show’s host and thrill-seeker, is magnetic and unsettling—a character who perfectly represents the darker sides of viral fame and manipulation.
While the novel takes its time setting the stage, introducing a wide cast and backstories, it kicks into high gear in the second half. The action ramps up, the storm closes in, and the suspense becomes almost unbearable. Though a few threads—like Adele’s missing husband—remain slightly unresolved, the central storyline is tightly woven and emotionally charged.
The blend of reality TV drama, island horror, and psychological suspense makes Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten a compelling, thought-provoking read. Unger deftly explores themes of desperation, identity, and the performative nature of social media, all while keeping the reader on edge with twists and high-stakes tension.
Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten is a gripping, heart-pounding thriller that explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her children—and the secrets people will kill to keep hidden. With its razor-sharp tension, layered characters, and haunting atmosphere, this is a standout survival story. Perfect for fans of suspense fiction and anyone drawn to the dark allure of reality TV, this one will keep you flipping pages well into the night.
This is one wild ride. Adele, a resilient single mother of two teenagers, is doing her best to rebuild her life after her husband vanishes under the weight of an embezzlement scandal. When her son tells her about a new challenge from the social media giant Extreme—known for its extravagant, high-stakes games—Adele sees a way out of their financial turmoil. The premise? A game of hide-and-seek on a lush, remote island, where a once-luxurious hotel now lies in ruins, and a million-dollar prize awaits the last one standing.
However, things are not as they appear on the surface. Everyone has secrets, and it quickly becomes clear that the Extreme crew and contestants might not be the only ones playing a dangerous game. Cue a tropical storm strong enough to flood the roads and cut off all escape. The game turns deadly, and the island’s eerie past seems to come alive as contestants begin to disappear. What would you do to keep a deadly secret—especially if you knew your life, reputation, or freedom depended on it?
Unger’s strength lies in her characters, and Adele is a standout. Her fierce love for her children, paired with her tenacity and vulnerability, makes her an easy protagonist to root for. Maverick Dillan, the show’s host and thrill-seeker, is magnetic and unsettling—a character who perfectly represents the darker sides of viral fame and manipulation.
While the novel takes its time setting the stage, introducing a wide cast and backstories, it kicks into high gear in the second half. The action ramps up, the storm closes in, and the suspense becomes almost unbearable. Though a few threads—like Adele’s missing husband—remain slightly unresolved, the central storyline is tightly woven and emotionally charged.
The blend of reality TV drama, island horror, and psychological suspense makes Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten a compelling, thought-provoking read. Unger deftly explores themes of desperation, identity, and the performative nature of social media, all while keeping the reader on edge with twists and high-stakes tension.
Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten is a gripping, heart-pounding thriller that explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her children—and the secrets people will kill to keep hidden. With its razor-sharp tension, layered characters, and haunting atmosphere, this is a standout survival story. Perfect for fans of suspense fiction and anyone drawn to the dark allure of reality TV, this one will keep you flipping pages well into the night.