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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
story was good but I wasn't a fan of the writing style.
This was a boring mystery. It didn't have any real twists, turns, or surprises. Everything unfolded slowly as I expected. Characters developed and had distinct personalities but weren't super interesting, and the setting could have been a character itself but that opportunity was missed.
Teens were portrayed as whiney and misunderstood in a one-dimensional way. Teens will enjoy the mystery more than adults, but I don't think this is a good book to recommend to them, even though about half of the book is in a teenager's voice.
Teens were portrayed as whiney and misunderstood in a one-dimensional way. Teens will enjoy the mystery more than adults, but I don't think this is a good book to recommend to them, even though about half of the book is in a teenager's voice.
I liked The Night Olivia Fell. It is a little different from other mystery stories I have read recently. There is the combination did Olivia fall or was she pushed. Then there is the "why is there a girl that looks identical to me" story-line. Does lying ever turn out for the best? This story explores that question. If you are looking for a quick enjoyable read give this one a try.
A very good debut novel. I enjoyed the mother daughter dynamic, and was invested in the plot throughout. The characters were extremely authentic. I enjoyed the pacing and the emotional tone of the entire novel. I would’ve enjoyed other points if views, but overall a good book.
This arc was provided to me for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars
Abi Knight gets the phone call that no parent ever wants to get, her daughter Olivia has been in an accident and is brain dead and pregnant. When Abi discovers bruises on her daughter she realizes this was no accident. When the cops won’t investigate, Abi takes matters into her own hands.
This story was incredibly emotional, the power of a mothers love is so strong. And the author really captures it. One of the best aspects of this book was the alternating POV’s. We get both past and present (Olivia and Abi) into what happened and what lead to that moment on the bridge. It really pulled the entire storyline together and made it much more captivating.
There is something about thrillers that makes me sit down and devour them. They always capture my interest right away. The Night Oliva Fell was no different, I was hooked from the very first page. But some of the storylines, I didn’t like as much. Often enough some plots gave me soap opera vibes which can be a bit annoying. It made some of the story more predictable. But overall it wasn’t a bad book.
Christina McDonald knows how to keep you pull you into a story. Those first chapters were amazing and honestly, I look forward to reading more from her. This book may have not been my cup of tea but I did enjoy most of it. If you love a good emotional thriller than I definitely recommend you gives this one a go.
3.5 stars
Abi Knight gets the phone call that no parent ever wants to get, her daughter Olivia has been in an accident and is brain dead and pregnant. When Abi discovers bruises on her daughter she realizes this was no accident. When the cops won’t investigate, Abi takes matters into her own hands.
This story was incredibly emotional, the power of a mothers love is so strong. And the author really captures it. One of the best aspects of this book was the alternating POV’s. We get both past and present (Olivia and Abi) into what happened and what lead to that moment on the bridge. It really pulled the entire storyline together and made it much more captivating.
There is something about thrillers that makes me sit down and devour them. They always capture my interest right away. The Night Oliva Fell was no different, I was hooked from the very first page. But some of the storylines, I didn’t like as much. Often enough some plots gave me soap opera vibes which can be a bit annoying. It made some of the story more predictable. But overall it wasn’t a bad book.
Christina McDonald knows how to keep you pull you into a story. Those first chapters were amazing and honestly, I look forward to reading more from her. This book may have not been my cup of tea but I did enjoy most of it. If you love a good emotional thriller than I definitely recommend you gives this one a go.
I was interested the whole time and really liked the book, but gosh, it was sad.
I received an advanced reader copy of The Night Olivia Fell from Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books via NetGalley, in return for my honest opinion.
The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald is a story about love, loss, and a mother's search for answers. Abi became a mother at a young age. Since Olivia's father has never been a part of her life, Abi and Olivia are very close. However being a teenager, Olivia's starting to questions Abi's rules.
Very early one morning, Abi gets the news that Olivia has been severely injured in a fall from a bridge, is on life support, and is pregnant. It is against Washington state laws to remove a pregnant woman from life support. While Abi is grappling with her grief, she's also trying to piece together Olivia's last night.
Why have the police deemed Olivia's fall an accident if she had bruises around her wrists? Who would want to hurt Olivia? Why was Olivia on that bridge?
This was a really great read filled with twists that have you questioning all the characters. Even though the ending was bittersweet, the epilogue was my favorite part- all the loose ends were tied up nicely. The Night Olivia Fell will be available Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
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The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald is a story about love, loss, and a mother's search for answers. Abi became a mother at a young age. Since Olivia's father has never been a part of her life, Abi and Olivia are very close. However being a teenager, Olivia's starting to questions Abi's rules.
Very early one morning, Abi gets the news that Olivia has been severely injured in a fall from a bridge, is on life support, and is pregnant. It is against Washington state laws to remove a pregnant woman from life support. While Abi is grappling with her grief, she's also trying to piece together Olivia's last night.
Why have the police deemed Olivia's fall an accident if she had bruises around her wrists? Who would want to hurt Olivia? Why was Olivia on that bridge?
This was a really great read filled with twists that have you questioning all the characters. Even though the ending was bittersweet, the epilogue was my favorite part- all the loose ends were tied up nicely. The Night Olivia Fell will be available Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
#christinamcdonald #thenightoliviafell #netgalley #arcs #advancedreadercopy #suspense #suspensebooks #mystery #mysterybooks #readin2019 #gallerybooks
For more of my reviews visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/WhattheBook/ or follow me on Instagram @whatthebook__.
I’m not sure what to rate this book yet, and I wasn’t shocked by the reveal... but this book had my emotional pregnant self nearly in tears by that ending.
I would like to add that I liked this book more than Reconstructing Amelia.
I would like to add that I liked this book more than Reconstructing Amelia.