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2.5 Stars. (Pretty much spoiler free but skip this review if you wanna go in completely blind)
Hmm no more Ker Dukey books for me I think.
In psychological/romantic thrillers, proper pacing is a delicate balance. The majority of the book needs to be vague enough to keep readers guessing, and the twists need to make sense without being obvious. With that being said, I feel like because Dukey's books are on the shorter side, she nails the vague/mysteriousness aspect at the expense of good character and plot development.
I was definitely kept guessing for most of the book, but by the end I found that I really didn't care for any of the characters or even for the romance, because I didn't form an attachment with it. With all the confusion of "who's the killer/what is happening/what's the twist gonna be" there was no time for me to get behind the romance. I simply did not care because I didn't know who to trust. I didn't even trust the MC, because she gave me unreliable narrator vibes.
(Okay this next part might be seen as a spoiler so this is your official warning!)
By the end I had already figured out what the twists would be, but the way in which everything unfolded felt very rushed. The whole book was just meandering thoughts and Marco Marco Marco, and then suddenly it was like BOOM phone call BOOM misunderstandings BOOM running away in shock BOOM right into the killer's arms BOOM the situation gets resolved BOOM epilogue. Think my summary of the events was rushed? Think again because that's pretty much the pace of the actual book.
So, two stars because of that rushed ending.
Hmm no more Ker Dukey books for me I think.
In psychological/romantic thrillers, proper pacing is a delicate balance. The majority of the book needs to be vague enough to keep readers guessing, and the twists need to make sense without being obvious. With that being said, I feel like because Dukey's books are on the shorter side, she nails the vague/mysteriousness aspect at the expense of good character and plot development.
I was definitely kept guessing for most of the book, but by the end I found that I really didn't care for any of the characters or even for the romance, because I didn't form an attachment with it. With all the confusion of "who's the killer/what is happening/what's the twist gonna be" there was no time for me to get behind the romance. I simply did not care because I didn't know who to trust. I didn't even trust the MC, because she gave me unreliable narrator vibes.
(Okay this next part might be seen as a spoiler so this is your official warning!)
By the end I had already figured out what the twists would be, but the way in which everything unfolded felt very rushed. The whole book was just meandering thoughts and Marco Marco Marco, and then suddenly it was like BOOM phone call BOOM misunderstandings BOOM running away in shock BOOM right into the killer's arms BOOM the situation gets resolved BOOM epilogue. Think my summary of the events was rushed? Think again because that's pretty much the pace of the actual book.
So, two stars because of that rushed ending.
Holy freaking schmoly!!!! I loved this long awaited book so damn hard, it was definitely worth the wait. A psychological thriller that had my blood racing with each new page, I'm sure my blood pressure must have been through the roof by the time I got to the end. Twists and turns that you never see come at you so fast you need to remember to breathe, and also close your mouth, because guaranteed your jaw will drop at some or many points during this book. Well done to Ms Dukey, you've smashed it again
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don’t usually fall for the mystery genre, but this was a romance/mystery twist. Ker Dukey wrote a twist of a novel that started off with me not wanting to put this read down.
When they first said the “missing” description of Jack from when he was a child and it’s mentioned he has green eyes, you knew all along that Clark was Jack. The author kind of gave that away.
I honestly thought (yes, I’m naive) that Jack was indeed Willis’ son the entire time. I never expected the turn around that it was Liz being his daughter instead.
The whole Stephan twist was a bit of a shock to me as well. I didn’t pick up on any clues that he was the killer or that he and Liz were siblings. I genuinely thought he was just in love (a different kind of love) with Liz.
Charlotte, the daddy issue having best friend, is such a key to the character development that is Liz. I love that she’s present during this whole story, and that she stays true to herself. Her personality doesn’t really change throughout, and I loved it.
I couldn’t put this one down. I enjoyed it from cover to cover. Not really a fan of epilogues, but this one was short, sweet and got the ball moving.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
When they first said the “missing” description of Jack from when he was a child and it’s mentioned he has green eyes, you knew all along that Clark was Jack. The author kind of gave that away.
I honestly thought (yes, I’m naive) that Jack was indeed Willis’ son the entire time. I never expected the turn around that it was Liz being his daughter instead.
The whole Stephan twist was a bit of a shock to me as well. I didn’t pick up on any clues that he was the killer or that he and Liz were siblings. I genuinely thought he was just in love (a different kind of love) with Liz.
Charlotte, the daddy issue having best friend, is such a key to the character development that is Liz. I love that she’s present during this whole story, and that she stays true to herself. Her personality doesn’t really change throughout, and I loved it.
I couldn’t put this one down. I enjoyed it from cover to cover. Not really a fan of epilogues, but this one was short, sweet and got the ball moving.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Holy hell this book had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end with the thrill from page after page, suspense of what would happen next and the absolute jaw-dropping twists and turns I didn't see coming. This is one crazy read that will leave you contemplating everything you read once you finish because you won't be able to let the story go!! A definite MUST read for those that love an intense, heart-pounding, suspenseful read!
5 stars!!
“I don’t want to share him with anyone. He’s my lost boy.”
“I don’t want to share him with anyone. He’s my lost boy.”
nope. omg this was laughable. it was so boring at the beginning and then it’s just ridiculous OMG HAHAHAH. I want to cry cause this was awful. The h was awful and the H was just... there. I don’t even want to write a review about this. Let’s forget I read this okay? neeeexttt.
The author has written a note to her readers but it’s more for the newbies that may be interested in this book. Those that have read her work before will know that they’re in for a bumpy ride.
This is a story that would be a perfect fit on Oxygen or ID networks. Two series that came to mind as I was reading were Evil Lives Here and Snapped. I’m sure if you’ve watched any of the shows on these networks there may be others that I may have missed. As I was reading, I could almost hear the theme songs playing on repeat in my head.
We get a brief introduction to Viv and she’s definitely a woman from the shows that I’ve come to watch much too much. She may be a reason why I’m so fascinated by them. Lizzy is one you wonder about after the show ends – what ever became of... Charlotte may be a secondary character but she helps to move things along. Sometimes she’s funny and sometimes she’s a pain in the you know what. But if she weren’t there at the right time then some of the scenes probably wouldn’t make sense. She helps to lighten up some of the darker moments.
This author will have you guessing almost to the very end. It’s a great way to make this a page-turner. Even though you may put this book down, I have a feeling that it won’t be long before you pick it up again. Depending on what your day looks like, I can see this as a book that you could read all in one day.
I wouldn’t consider this romantic in any way but that’s ok even though I'm all about the romance. The author completely got me hooked on the psychological aspect of what was going on with the characters we see and the things that are unknown. Would I read this again? Most definitely. I also can’t wait to check out her suggestions as to other books to read.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
This is a story that would be a perfect fit on Oxygen or ID networks. Two series that came to mind as I was reading were Evil Lives Here and Snapped. I’m sure if you’ve watched any of the shows on these networks there may be others that I may have missed. As I was reading, I could almost hear the theme songs playing on repeat in my head.
We get a brief introduction to Viv and she’s definitely a woman from the shows that I’ve come to watch much too much. She may be a reason why I’m so fascinated by them. Lizzy is one you wonder about after the show ends – what ever became of... Charlotte may be a secondary character but she helps to move things along. Sometimes she’s funny and sometimes she’s a pain in the you know what. But if she weren’t there at the right time then some of the scenes probably wouldn’t make sense. She helps to lighten up some of the darker moments.
This author will have you guessing almost to the very end. It’s a great way to make this a page-turner. Even though you may put this book down, I have a feeling that it won’t be long before you pick it up again. Depending on what your day looks like, I can see this as a book that you could read all in one day.
I wouldn’t consider this romantic in any way but that’s ok even though I'm all about the romance. The author completely got me hooked on the psychological aspect of what was going on with the characters we see and the things that are unknown. Would I read this again? Most definitely. I also can’t wait to check out her suggestions as to other books to read.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
For the first time ever, I struggled with a Ker Dukey story :(
Winter's little sister, Summer, is missing. There's a serial killer who targets teenage girls on the loose. Winter is taking courses at school to become a cop and believes she's equipped to handle the case all on her own, despite the man she loves, a high-ranking detective, working it already. Sounds like magic in the making, right?
I'm always pissed when the heroine thinks she's too big for her britches. Having a hard-knock life doesn't mean you're prepared to take on serial killers, pedophiles, virgin auctioneers, slave traders, etc. And when the cops are already on it, you're just getting in the way.
The entire story is Winter rushing headlong into danger and Cole coming to the rescue. Winter waving a gun around and being overcome. Winter constantly putting herself in dangerous situations and wondering how she got there. Winter just never used her damn head.
I'm sad because this story had so much potential. Unfortunately the little glimmers that shone weren't enough for me to fall in love with it. Will it stop me from trying again? Absolutely not!
Winter's little sister, Summer, is missing. There's a serial killer who targets teenage girls on the loose. Winter is taking courses at school to become a cop and believes she's equipped to handle the case all on her own, despite the man she loves, a high-ranking detective, working it already. Sounds like magic in the making, right?
I'm always pissed when the heroine thinks she's too big for her britches. Having a hard-knock life doesn't mean you're prepared to take on serial killers, pedophiles, virgin auctioneers, slave traders, etc. And when the cops are already on it, you're just getting in the way.
The entire story is Winter rushing headlong into danger and Cole coming to the rescue. Winter waving a gun around and being overcome. Winter constantly putting herself in dangerous situations and wondering how she got there. Winter just never used her damn head.
I'm sad because this story had so much potential. Unfortunately the little glimmers that shone weren't enough for me to fall in love with it. Will it stop me from trying again? Absolutely not!
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Excellent - Highly Recommended
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea