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guylou's review
4.0
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I received this book in my Once Upon a Book Club Box. It was a great and intelligent read. I love the plot and the all the leads available to solve the murder. I also enjoyed opening my Once Upon a Book Club gifts while reading the book. This month, the gifts were well chosen for the this book and made my reading experience such a treat.
If you are looking for a solid mystery/thriller, The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald is your book.
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amanda_b's review
1.0
The Night Olivia Fell was a new plot for me. I liked the idea of it, but I felt like I guessed the ending about halfway through, unfortunately. I think this book is suited better for younger readers, because it does have an interesting message and makes you think about how kids are raised and how blind parents can be sometimes. I wish that it would have had a big plot twist that would have knocked me off my seat. Overall, a good story.
madisynk's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Finding out who pushed her was a bit predictable, otherwise good plot and kept the pace moving
mrscuoco's review
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
3.5
rdyourbookcase's review
3.0
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.
jennie_cole's review
3.0
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.
paprika411's review
4.0
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.
starlightbooktales's review
3.0
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.