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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
tense
fast-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
[I received a digital arc for an honest review]
Don’t Open the Door by Allison Brennan is the second book following Regan Merritt, retired US Marshall. Regan is gutted to find out that her best friend and old boss Tommy has been murdered while investigating the death of her son. She never expects to return to Virginia and be enthralled in a tangled web of lies, greed and vengeance. With the help of her old co-worker Charlie, Regan attempts to understand what Tommy had found and try to save her ex-husband, Grant, who is potentially the catalyst for it all.
I found myself enjoying some moments of this story immensely as the secrets and lies were revealed but just as much kept wondering how much longer until these things came to light. The pacing seemed off and there seemed to be a lot of filler where it wasn’t necessary. Add in perspectives from characters that were relatively minor and the book felt long. Regan as a character is a bit off putting in her dry clinical approach to even her own son’s murder. Grant was frustrating because for someone seemingly so intelligent, he made so many bad choices. Overall I was glad to read this book after the introduction to Regan in the sorority murders.
3 stars for Regan trying to unravel the lies and secrets of so many unnecessary deaths.
Don’t Open the Door by Allison Brennan is the second book following Regan Merritt, retired US Marshall. Regan is gutted to find out that her best friend and old boss Tommy has been murdered while investigating the death of her son. She never expects to return to Virginia and be enthralled in a tangled web of lies, greed and vengeance. With the help of her old co-worker Charlie, Regan attempts to understand what Tommy had found and try to save her ex-husband, Grant, who is potentially the catalyst for it all.
I found myself enjoying some moments of this story immensely as the secrets and lies were revealed but just as much kept wondering how much longer until these things came to light. The pacing seemed off and there seemed to be a lot of filler where it wasn’t necessary. Add in perspectives from characters that were relatively minor and the book felt long. Regan as a character is a bit off putting in her dry clinical approach to even her own son’s murder. Grant was frustrating because for someone seemingly so intelligent, he made so many bad choices. Overall I was glad to read this book after the introduction to Regan in the sorority murders.
3 stars for Regan trying to unravel the lies and secrets of so many unnecessary deaths.
tense
slow-paced
Enjoyed this one more than the last one, but still have the same complaint of a lot of tell versus show by the author.
Nonetheless, a great unplug and enjoy kind of thriller and I love Regan as a character!
Nonetheless, a great unplug and enjoy kind of thriller and I love Regan as a character!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It felt like a chore and I wasn’t interested in the story
not as fast paced as the first book of the series (the sorority murders) but a good interesting storyline. lots of characters to keep track off but a web of lies to keep the reader entertained.
fell a little flat on the thriller side of plot but a solid suspense novel.
fell a little flat on the thriller side of plot but a solid suspense novel.
Wow! What an amazing second book in the Regan Merritt series! After losing her young son, former U.S. Marshal Regan Merritt moved back to Arizona to live with her family. Out of the blue, her former partner Tommy leaves her a voicemail that he has been looking into her son’s death and may have some answers. Before Regan can even respond, Tommy is dead. Regan gets on the next flight, determined to find out what Tommy learned. As more and more people associated with the case turn up dead, Regan continues investigating. She will find out who killed her son or die trying.
Allison Brennan does not disappoint with this second installment in the Regan Merritt series. Regan is everything you would want in a female main character, strong, fearless, brave, and almost invincible. Brennan provides us with an intense thriller, with twists and turns like no other. The story moves fast, making you want to read more to discover what happens next. There are many players in this story, you don’t know whom to trust. The ending was satisfying and incredible, one I did not predict. I highly recommend the Regan Merritt series to anyone that enjoys thrillers! I give this one 4.5/5 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Allison Brennan does not disappoint with this second installment in the Regan Merritt series. Regan is everything you would want in a female main character, strong, fearless, brave, and almost invincible. Brennan provides us with an intense thriller, with twists and turns like no other. The story moves fast, making you want to read more to discover what happens next. There are many players in this story, you don’t know whom to trust. The ending was satisfying and incredible, one I did not predict. I highly recommend the Regan Merritt series to anyone that enjoys thrillers! I give this one 4.5/5 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
i appreciate the time and research that this author clearly put into writing this book. the detail of the investigation process and the ins and outs of legalities are very thorough. i listened as an audiobook and enjoyed that because it does feel like listening to a long and detailed crime podcast.
