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3.35 AVERAGE
3.35 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This crime fiction novel follows Jordan Manning, an investigative journalist who becomes known for her determination to uncover the truth. When a woman named Marla goes missing, Jordan feels compelled to find her. The book explores themes of domestic violence and the search for justice. Overall, it's a gripping read with a strong protagonist.
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
mysterious
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Even though we are only just done with book 2, I am a huge fan of the Jordan Manning series. Tamron Hall does such a great job with these books and Jordan's character and I loved Watch Where They Hide even more than As the Wicked Watch, so no sophomore slump here. In this installment, Jordan gets involved in the disappearance of a missing mother, and it is a story that will surely pull at your heartstrings. Hall does not shy away from raw subject matters, and she writes about abuse in a very emotional and real way. I think this is why I love the FMC so much, and besides her smarts, she is just an all-around seeker of the truth, which I can't help but love.
Susan Dalian is back as the narrator for the audiobook, and I am SO glad they haven't switched to someone else. She is my favorite person to be the voice of Jordan and she really lets the emotion of all of the characters shine through in her narration. Watch Where They Hide ended up being a twisty little read that left me gasping. Triggers will abound for some readers, so I would be sure to check them out on StoryGraph before reading. Even though this is a series book I think it is just fine as a standalone, which is a lot coming from someone who MUST read series books in order all of the time with no exceptions. This is a thought-provoking and heavier read with a light dose of humor that I would recommend to fans of suspense, drama, the author herself, and intense crime fiction.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Susan Dalian is back as the narrator for the audiobook, and I am SO glad they haven't switched to someone else. She is my favorite person to be the voice of Jordan and she really lets the emotion of all of the characters shine through in her narration. Watch Where They Hide ended up being a twisty little read that left me gasping. Triggers will abound for some readers, so I would be sure to check them out on StoryGraph before reading. Even though this is a series book I think it is just fine as a standalone, which is a lot coming from someone who MUST read series books in order all of the time with no exceptions. This is a thought-provoking and heavier read with a light dose of humor that I would recommend to fans of suspense, drama, the author herself, and intense crime fiction.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
slow-paced
Watch Where They Hide
This is the second book in the Jordan Manning series. If you did not read the first, you'd have no problem reading this as a standalone.
This is the second book in the Jordan Manning series. If you did not read the first, you'd have no problem reading this as a standalone.
Jordan Manning an investigative reporter, does it again! She solves a mystery that it seems the authorities are not giving much attention to. This mystery revolves around the disappearance of Marla Hancock, a wife fleeing from an emotionally abusive husband. Her disappearance to authorities does not seem to be foul play until her sister Shelly Biltmore doesn’t believe her sister would just vanish and eave her family and children.
I love Jordan’s desire to find the truth no matter the cost, as well as the connections she is making in this series to help her along the way as she continues to grow in her investigative methods. I believe these connections will open the door for better books in the future of this series. I also love how Jordan is gaining her reputation and getting her accolades in the industry. The endings of each book in this series leaves room for Tamron Hall to continue to develop Jordan’s character, so more content can be created for additional books in this series. Jordan’s character reminds you of a “Fixer”. She’s like the Olivia Pope of Journalism.
The writing of the series is rather slow, but the twist for this book was not predictable as I thought the last one was, so it was a much better plot and a much better read. Though it was a pretty good read, for me it seems as though this series plays out as developing the main character Jordan as a reputable investigative journalist/detective rather than a mystery book. I expect more suspense in mystery/thriller books.
This is a read that I didn’t love nor hate but was a solid read and a better read than the first in the series. I would give this book a 3.5 out of 5 star rating.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Once again, Jordan is on the case! Uncovering the truth and pursuing justice motivates Jordan Manning, investigative reporter, to ask the hard questions and dare to go where others won’t. Watch Where They Hide is an engaging, well-paced, thought-provoking novel that keeps you guessing. The storyline was interesting, but I missed some of the suspense of book 1. I love that although this book is the second in the series, it is absolutely suitable as a standalone. Can’t wait for book 3!