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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
adventurous
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:
No
We are following Claire after she's got a strange text from her Younger sister which she knows isn't from Holly .
we follow Claire to the Island where Holly went.We are following a dual timeline between Claire and Holly. We are seeing what happened up until the days of Holly's disappearance. Whereas Claire is trying to follow the steps in the future of what Holly has been through up until her disapprance. I found that this pacing a little bit slow and it took me until about 50% of the way through the book to get a clear understanding of the story, it felt more like a who did it than thriller for me until that point.
This would be a fantastic holiday book given the characters' attendance at a party and a beach bonfire on Martha's Vineyard. The mystery definitely keeps you on your toes with a cast of characters that are surrounded by situations that make them naturally suspect. While some are foreseeable, the conclusion was unexpected. And sort of depressing as well. The Summer Girl is a must-read if you enjoy psychological thrillers.
#NetGalley #TheSummerGirl #ThrillerThrusday #bookreview #fyp
we follow Claire to the Island where Holly went.We are following a dual timeline between Claire and Holly. We are seeing what happened up until the days of Holly's disappearance. Whereas Claire is trying to follow the steps in the future of what Holly has been through up until her disapprance. I found that this pacing a little bit slow and it took me until about 50% of the way through the book to get a clear understanding of the story, it felt more like a who did it than thriller for me until that point.
This would be a fantastic holiday book given the characters' attendance at a party and a beach bonfire on Martha's Vineyard. The mystery definitely keeps you on your toes with a cast of characters that are surrounded by situations that make them naturally suspect. While some are foreseeable, the conclusion was unexpected. And sort of depressing as well. The Summer Girl is a must-read if you enjoy psychological thrillers.
#NetGalley #TheSummerGirl #ThrillerThrusday #bookreview #fyp
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Gripping and just when you think the story is being wrapped up in a little bow and quickly finished …. Boom . Incoming twist .
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
With witty characters like that of Lucy Score and a plot twist rivaling Frieda McFadden, it was hard to put down this brilliantly written book!
SUMMARY
After her mother's death, Holly decided to live her life to the fullest, spending a summer away from her home in England and relocating to the small seaside town of Martha's Vineyard, USA. However, after not answering her phone or posting on social media for a prolonged period, her cousin, Jess, became so worried that she sought the help of Holly's sister, Claire. Initially hesitant to worry, Claire insisted Holly was a typical 22-year-old sleeping off a hangover after boundless beach parties and bottomless booze. Still, when days passed, and the local police department didn't seem to take the situation seriously, Claire took it upon herself to travel to Holly's temporary home and investigate for herself.
The tranquil, welcoming island of Martha's Vineyard brought Claire comfort as she placed together the pieces of her sister's disappearance but also proved how close-knit small towns can be. Who is protecting whom? Who knows the truth? And who can be trusted?
REVIEW
It has been a long time since I read a thriller I couldn't put down, but The Summer Girl by Jenny Blackhurst succeeded wildly! This book is a fast-paced psychological thriller that sincerely springs to life through the setting. Blackhurst does a phenomenal job at bringing the reader into the warm ocean breeze of Martha's Vineyard. You genuinely feel like you are right there alongside Claire.
The characters are also robust and well-developed, and I enjoyed how the dual POV and nonlinear timeline enhanced the text. The style of dual POV was a little different (1st/3rd), but it worked well and gave the reader a great insight into the characters' thoughts and feelings. Claire gave me major Lucy Score vibes via her wittiness and humor; I loved every second of her personality! The way the characters engaged with each other and were unpredictable at times kept me hanging onto my seat. I was genuinely shocked by this plot twist! The ending, though we are hinted toward in the Prologue, left me with my jaw dropped! I recommend The Summer Girl by Jenny Blackhurst to any reader who enjoys a fantastic thriller novel.
I am so thankful to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC copy of The Summer Girl in exchange for my unbiased and honest review!
SUMMARY
After her mother's death, Holly decided to live her life to the fullest, spending a summer away from her home in England and relocating to the small seaside town of Martha's Vineyard, USA. However, after not answering her phone or posting on social media for a prolonged period, her cousin, Jess, became so worried that she sought the help of Holly's sister, Claire. Initially hesitant to worry, Claire insisted Holly was a typical 22-year-old sleeping off a hangover after boundless beach parties and bottomless booze. Still, when days passed, and the local police department didn't seem to take the situation seriously, Claire took it upon herself to travel to Holly's temporary home and investigate for herself.
The tranquil, welcoming island of Martha's Vineyard brought Claire comfort as she placed together the pieces of her sister's disappearance but also proved how close-knit small towns can be. Who is protecting whom? Who knows the truth? And who can be trusted?
REVIEW
It has been a long time since I read a thriller I couldn't put down, but The Summer Girl by Jenny Blackhurst succeeded wildly! This book is a fast-paced psychological thriller that sincerely springs to life through the setting. Blackhurst does a phenomenal job at bringing the reader into the warm ocean breeze of Martha's Vineyard. You genuinely feel like you are right there alongside Claire.
The characters are also robust and well-developed, and I enjoyed how the dual POV and nonlinear timeline enhanced the text. The style of dual POV was a little different (1st/3rd), but it worked well and gave the reader a great insight into the characters' thoughts and feelings. Claire gave me major Lucy Score vibes via her wittiness and humor; I loved every second of her personality! The way the characters engaged with each other and were unpredictable at times kept me hanging onto my seat. I was genuinely shocked by this plot twist! The ending, though we are hinted toward in the Prologue, left me with my jaw dropped! I recommend The Summer Girl by Jenny Blackhurst to any reader who enjoys a fantastic thriller novel.
I am so thankful to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC copy of The Summer Girl in exchange for my unbiased and honest review!
Good. Started strong and didn’t see twist at the end. Author just needs an American friend to advise on what words we do and don’t use.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
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:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated