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fuyuunoko's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
lifeaccordingtosteph's review against another edition
5.0
I had no idea this was part of a series until I was finished reading this. I prefer to start them from the beginning and will probably go back and do so because I loved the main character. Strong female characters in this one.
Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
daniellebranson's review against another edition
4.0
This book is hard to rate. I enjoyed reading it and I was thoroughly engaged through the entire book, which would normally warrant 5 stars from me. But the end did not work for me at all. I was surprised by ‘the twist’ only because it felt so obvious from the onset that I was sure that would not be the answer. But it was.
This book is part of a series, which I didn’t realize because it doesn’t say that on the actual cover anywhere. It didn’t matter in that the plot was a standalone. However, there was a huge difference between how well developed the characters were. The recurring characters got ‘show’ and the new characters got ‘tell’. By which I mean the author told us the characteristics of the new characters and their motivations. I don’t necessarily mind that so much because I don’t expect these books to be great literature or anything. But it stood out because of the contrast to the way that the recurring characters were presented. I actually didn’t even really notice until the main (new) character of the book gave a long winded, boring inner monologue about all the ways the experience has changed them. It was clearly a forced attempt at emotion for a character we really know nothing about.
All this makes it sound like I hated the book but I actually really enjoyed it and I’ve already bought another in the series.
This book is part of a series, which I didn’t realize because it doesn’t say that on the actual cover anywhere. It didn’t matter in that the plot was a standalone. However, there was a huge difference between how well developed the characters were. The recurring characters got ‘show’ and the new characters got ‘tell’. By which I mean the author told us the characteristics of the new characters and their motivations. I don’t necessarily mind that so much because I don’t expect these books to be great literature or anything. But it stood out because of the contrast to the way that the recurring characters were presented. I actually didn’t even really notice until the main (new) character of the book gave a long winded, boring inner monologue about all the ways the experience has changed them. It was clearly a forced attempt at emotion for a character we really know nothing about.
All this makes it sound like I hated the book but I actually really enjoyed it and I’ve already bought another in the series.
tideturnerskeri's review against another edition
4.0
"Never Tell" is a mystery/suspense story that will keep you intrigued from the very first chapter! Lisa Gardner's D.D. Warren series is becoming one of my absolute favorites. The characters are very well-written and there's a good plot twist. The pacing of this story is perfect. If you've never read one of her books, Lisa Gardner does NOT disappoint!
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
cassies_books_reviews's review against another edition
5.0
This was an amazing read! Evie Carter is five months pregnant and she just got home from work. It’s like any other night she walks into her home expecting to find her husband Conrad but when she walks into his office she finds him shot dead. For some reason she picks up the gun and shoots his computer twelve times. When the police arrive she’s found holding the gun. Enter detective D.D Warren and what really surprises the deceive, is that Evie was charged with killing her father 16 years ago the death was ruled accidental. What really stood out to the detective was Evie’s behavior at the time and now the detective is wondering if her fathers death was truly accidental. Flora is at home digging through her kitchen for dinner and turns on the news and recognizes the photo of Evie’s dead husband Conrad as a man who met withheld rapists and kidnapper Jacob Ness. The book bounces from the three main characters Evie, D.D and Floras point of view. Evie is trying to figure out what happened to her life and marriage and what her husband was hiding on his computer she always felt like her husband was hiding something from her and when she discovers pictures of woman from the dark web she wonders who was her husband. Flora wants to know what the connection is with Evie’s dead husband and her kidnapper and D.D what’s to know did Evie shoot her father and husband and how is everything connected? This was a great read I enjoyed this book it was a quick read only because I had to know how everything would come together! Four stars!
rspencer's review against another edition
5.0
An unbeatable combination
DD Warren and Flora Dane pair up again in Lisa Gardner's new book and it's as good as promised. Both DD and Flora have grown and changed throughout the series, and might even like and respect each other by now. At it's heart, this is a book about mothers and their children, but doesn't skimp on suspense.
DD Warren and Flora Dane pair up again in Lisa Gardner's new book and it's as good as promised. Both DD and Flora have grown and changed throughout the series, and might even like and respect each other by now. At it's heart, this is a book about mothers and their children, but doesn't skimp on suspense.
marciamarciamarcia's review against another edition
3.0
It may be time to say good bye to Sergeant Warren. I didn't hate this one but I didn't love it either. It just didn't live up to the standards I have come to expect from this author. Will I read the next book in this series? Probably, but I'm not as excited for it to come out as I have been in the past.
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Maybe nobody should look too hard at their childhood memories.
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Maybe nobody should look too hard at their childhood memories.
jujubean's review against another edition
5.0
I love the character of Flora Dane more than anything. She is precious to me and must be protected at all costs.
About a third of the way through this book I restarted it. Then stopped again and went back to her first book. Then her parts of the second book she was in. Because I literally can’t get enough of this damaged, kickass chick. I’m in love.
Eventually I actually did finish this one, despite not wanting it to end. Need more Flora and DD team ups now. Plus I can almost see the other chick from this book joining the team. Like, can they just start a private investigators/vigilante service? I’d read that shit all day.
About a third of the way through this book I restarted it. Then stopped again and went back to her first book. Then her parts of the second book she was in. Because I literally can’t get enough of this damaged, kickass chick. I’m in love.
Eventually I actually did finish this one, despite not wanting it to end. Need more Flora and DD team ups now. Plus I can almost see the other chick from this book joining the team. Like, can they just start a private investigators/vigilante service? I’d read that shit all day.
jnbluvs's review against another edition
3.75
[no spoilers]: “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.” WOW, this book was a lot, with hard hitting one-liners and insanely in-depth character analysis. The plot lines are woven intricately, and the complexity of every interpersonal relationship reveals layers of secrets and lies that keep readers guessing. Gardner’s ability to craft morally ambiguous characters and set a suspenseful tone from start to finish makes for an incredibly gripping read. Definitely recommend if you are into psychological thrillers.