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k_lenn's review
2.0
The two things that annoy me most in books are dumb reasons for not calling the cops, and non-sensical plot twists trying to "out-thrill" the last one. Like, Follow, Kill checks both of these off.
Despite some flaws, I actually found this book quite enjoyable until the last 15% where you discover what really happened to Valerie, and then the author takes us on a plot-twist rollercoaster where things are just getting thrown at you. That's where LFK got downgraded from "pretty enjoyable" to just "okay."
There's some disconnect with the main part of the book and the ending— instead of letting the book come to its natural conclusion, I feel like multiple, forced plot-twists were added just to shock readers and get that "I couldn't guess what happened next!" reaction. Of course we can't guess what happens next— the ending goes against everything we thought we knew about Camilla, and it'd make very little sense in the real-world even with more sinister people.
All that said, it was actually very readable and I finished it within a few hours last night. If you like super twisty novels, this one might be for you! Please don't let my review dissuade you— if you like the synopsis, give it a try. It seems like type of novel other readers will rave over, so I'm expecting to see plenty of super good reviews come in.
A big thank you to the publisher, One More Chapter, for allowing me to read this title in exchange for an honest review.
Despite some flaws, I actually found this book quite enjoyable until the last 15% where you discover what really happened to Valerie, and then the author takes us on a plot-twist rollercoaster where things are just getting thrown at you. That's where LFK got downgraded from "pretty enjoyable" to just "okay."
There's some disconnect with the main part of the book and the ending— instead of letting the book come to its natural conclusion, I feel like multiple, forced plot-twists were added just to shock readers and get that "I couldn't guess what happened next!" reaction. Of course we can't guess what happens next— the ending goes against everything we thought we knew about Camilla, and it'd make very little sense in the real-world even with more sinister people.
All that said, it was actually very readable and I finished it within a few hours last night. If you like super twisty novels, this one might be for you! Please don't let my review dissuade you— if you like the synopsis, give it a try. It seems like type of novel other readers will rave over, so I'm expecting to see plenty of super good reviews come in.
A big thank you to the publisher, One More Chapter, for allowing me to read this title in exchange for an honest review.
onepageatatime's review
3.0
This book is nuts! Camilla is obsessed with her old friend Valerie Hutchens. She checks her social media daily and honestly that part alone is kind of crazy, but then Valerie goes missing. Camilla takes it upon herself to look into it and you will just have to read it to find out what happens.
megmc77's review
5.0
I have not read a book in a long while that did not keep me guessing all the way through the end as this one did. I cannot wait to read more from Carissa Ann Lynch. I completely recommend this book to anyone who loves a great thriller.
trisha_thomas's review
2.0
hmmm. . .I've been trying to decide what didn't work for me on this one. I liked the dark beginning (that first chapter!) and the idea of a darker story. The car wreck and the small town blaming Camilla for her husband's death and her struggle to stay sober was a good start as we learn of Camilla's recovery and her new life now, without her husband.
I think there could have been more with Valerie. About how easy it is to follow someone who is broadcasting their location every few days, giving daily videos and check ins. I liked the sinister feel of the broadcasts when there were shadows in the dark and seedy hotels. I also liked how Camilla found solace at someone else's life, watching from a distance but feeling the connection with the outside world.
But somewhere along the way, this story lost me. The first few chapters were a different feel and a different tone. I flipped back more than once to make sure it didn't say a different charact or POV. I think I wanted more build up. I didn't love the ending but I like that it stayed with the darker theme. Wish I'd loved this one.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
I think there could have been more with Valerie. About how easy it is to follow someone who is broadcasting their location every few days, giving daily videos and check ins. I liked the sinister feel of the broadcasts when there were shadows in the dark and seedy hotels. I also liked how Camilla found solace at someone else's life, watching from a distance but feeling the connection with the outside world.
But somewhere along the way, this story lost me. The first few chapters were a different feel and a different tone. I flipped back more than once to make sure it didn't say a different charact or POV. I think I wanted more build up. I didn't love the ending but I like that it stayed with the darker theme. Wish I'd loved this one.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
maz403's review
4.0
I’m glad this book was fairly short since it had me hooked and reading it in one , late night, sitting.
Very different and full of twists I didn’t guess the ending or the twists and turns on the way. The main character, Camilla, injured in a car crash of her own making, sets off to help an old school acquaintance. Is she too late ? Has Valerie been kidnapped by a stalker ? Read it and find out !
Very different and full of twists I didn’t guess the ending or the twists and turns on the way. The main character, Camilla, injured in a car crash of her own making, sets off to help an old school acquaintance. Is she too late ? Has Valerie been kidnapped by a stalker ? Read it and find out !
melkirkman's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in return for an honest review.
I found this book very interesting, I was constantly wondering what was happening and who to believe. Who was in danger and who was the danger. It was a dark thriller and very readable.
There was some parts of the story that pushed the limits of believable but overall I enjoyed the read.
I found this book very interesting, I was constantly wondering what was happening and who to believe. Who was in danger and who was the danger. It was a dark thriller and very readable.
There was some parts of the story that pushed the limits of believable but overall I enjoyed the read.
angelkat556's review
5.0
Holy crap! HOLY. CRAP. What in hell did I just read?! Because it was fantastic!! This book follows Camilla, a woman who gets into an accident with her husband while driving drunk. She survived with various cuts, scrapes, bruises and broken bones; he wasn't so lucky. Months later she's basically a shut-in. Her only contact with the outside world is her sister Hannah and social media. There's one account she follows religiously: a girl she went to school with, Valerie. But soon after the story starts, Valerie winds up in trouble and in rides Camilla to save the day.
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I really liked this story. I read it in one greedy gulp in a matter of hours. Every time I thought I had the story pinned, in came a plot twist to rock me in another direction. By the time the book was over I had been shocked silly several times. The writing itself was so smooth and drew me right in. If you like psychological thrillers with killer twists, do yourself a favor and grab this book as soon as you can!
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Rating: 4.5, rounded up to 5!
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I really liked this story. I read it in one greedy gulp in a matter of hours. Every time I thought I had the story pinned, in came a plot twist to rock me in another direction. By the time the book was over I had been shocked silly several times. The writing itself was so smooth and drew me right in. If you like psychological thrillers with killer twists, do yourself a favor and grab this book as soon as you can!
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Rating: 4.5, rounded up to 5!
wolfshine's review
5.0
After Camilla’s accident, she secluded herself, blaming herself for killing her fiancé. To pass the days, she stays on social media, living vicariously through a girl she had met in middle school named Valerie. When Valerie’s social media posts take a dark turn, Camilla sets out on an ill-fated trip to rescue her. However, Camilla has more reasons than one for wanting to seek out Valerie.
There was not a single bad thing to say about this book.
While at first Camilla is a character who I strongly emphasize for, it becomes quite clear that she’s not the broken person she appears to be. There is fire in her yet, one that will destroy everything given the chance. The unreliable narrator of Camilla made the story all the more compelling, and the twist ending left me staring dumbfounded at my kindle.
Probably the best psychological read I’ve encountered all year. Highly recommend!
There was not a single bad thing to say about this book.
While at first Camilla is a character who I strongly emphasize for, it becomes quite clear that she’s not the broken person she appears to be. There is fire in her yet, one that will destroy everything given the chance. The unreliable narrator of Camilla made the story all the more compelling, and the twist ending left me staring dumbfounded at my kindle.
Probably the best psychological read I’ve encountered all year. Highly recommend!