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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
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:
No
FINALLY!!! After reading so many duds in a row, I was starting to worry that there weren’t any good books left, or WORSE, that I don’t like reading anymore! But I guess I still do. This was good, almost great. The ending was a tiny bit disappointing. The twists were very well done, but exactly what I expected, which actually doesn’t bother me. Makes me feel smart. I loved most of the characters and it was just a fun story. Recommend for a quick read if you’re interested. #engelbrechtreads2022 #engelbrechtreads
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have now read three books by Jennifer McMahon and this falls in the middle. When I heard that his had Frankenstein vibes I was hooked and knew I wanted to read this one. We got dual timelines and POVs intermingled with chapters from a book written about Monster Hunting. In the present Lizzy is a monster hunter who has found podcast fame documenting her hunts. She is also really looking for someone close to her. When she finds a case that appears to have similarities to other cases she thinks she is not he right track. In 1978 we are following Violet and her brother as they growing up with their grandma. She is a renowned psychiatrist who works at famous treatment center in town. One day she brings home a young girl named Iris and tells the two of them to help her get better. For me the majority of the story I had a hard time connecting to the plot and the characters. I found myself losing interest at times and then having to reread parts. However, once we are halfway through I really was interested and was very impressed with the twists that started to happen. This was more of a 3.5 but I rounded up.
I received a copy of the book from NetGalley.. The opinions expressed are my own.
I received a copy of the book from NetGalley.. The opinions expressed are my own.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes