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barefootsierra's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Stalking, Blood, Medical content, Confinement, Racism, Cursing, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol
mtnest's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Tlnivcluckieduck's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
As a fan of the Rockton series and all things Kelley Armstrong, I was very excited to get the chance to read and review book 1 of the spin-off series at Haven's Rock early. Especially because I felt that Rockton's final entry, The Deepest of Secrets, didn't end in the most satisfactory way. While new readers may be at a disadvantage because of some call-backs to the first series, if you've been following Casey & Eric from the beginning, Murder at Haven's Rock is a great spin-off of their story as they break ground on their new community.
"The town is...well, perfect. Except for the unexpectedly early arrival of dead bodies."
"Worst welcoming-committee gift ever."
Yes, it wouldn't be a Rockton (Haven's Rock) book without including multiple dead bodies for Casey to investigate. The structure and speed is very familiar, plot-wise, but now Casey & Eric must deal with a new cast of unfamiliar characters making up the construction crew at Haven's Rock. Unfortunately, a few members of the crew didn't heed the warnings of "stay out of the forest." The mystery was exciting and twisty - just when you think you've solved it more clues pop up. It was engaging and flowed nicely. While I missed some of the Rockton regulars (Mathias & Sebastian, in particular) the new cast of supporting characters brought an interesting element to the mix. It's hinted that some may pop up again in future books and I'm not unhappy about that!
All told, this is a great combination of call-backs & new beginnings for Casey & Eric, and I'm excited to see where it goes from here.
Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Violence, Cursing, and Gun violence
Minor: Ableism, Racism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Misogyny, and Alcohol
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