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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was definitely not the author's best. One of the character's thought patterns was so repetitive, that it was annoying. I mostly enjoyed this because I don't have a lot of her books left to read. The book could have definitely used some editing to keep the plot tighter.
This was misleading to be listed as the third in Tessa Leoni's series because the main lead was Wyatt Foster.
This was misleading to be listed as the third in Tessa Leoni's series because the main lead was Wyatt Foster.
Read for Fun/Listened for Review (Library/Brilliance Audio)
Overall Rating: 4.50
Story Rating: 4.75
Character Rating: 4.25
Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thought when Finished: Oh what a tangled web Crash & Burn by Lisa Gardner weaved and there was more than once that I was deceived! Bravo Lisa BRAVO!
Quick Thoughts: I really like Lisa Gardner's storytelling abilities. She makes characters shine and stories twist. In Crash & Burn (possibly my favorite by her) she did both outstandingly. The character arc for Nicole is not one that I saw coming. Neither was the one for her husband. You think you know but trust me you have NO CLUE! The mystery was intense but at the same time you are tricked into thinking it is solved. Then BAM you are hit with another turn. Really I was just knocked back by how many times the story swerved and yet it never went to far (you know what I am talking about: that one swerve to many syndrome). If you like gritty, goose-bump inducing thrillers then this one is for you!
Audio Thoughts:
Both of these narrators were new to me and they both delivered well. They will both go on my to listen to again list. They had great pacing that kept up with the story and slowed down when needed (yet not to slow). They managed to bridge each other in narration and compliment each other well. Well DONE!
Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, DONE! Reviews
PS: I had to pick up the book at the library because I scratched my next to last disk. I was not going to miss a moment of this story!
Overall Rating: 4.50
Story Rating: 4.75
Character Rating: 4.25
Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thought when Finished: Oh what a tangled web Crash & Burn by Lisa Gardner weaved and there was more than once that I was deceived! Bravo Lisa BRAVO!
Quick Thoughts: I really like Lisa Gardner's storytelling abilities. She makes characters shine and stories twist. In Crash & Burn (possibly my favorite by her) she did both outstandingly. The character arc for Nicole is not one that I saw coming. Neither was the one for her husband. You think you know but trust me you have NO CLUE! The mystery was intense but at the same time you are tricked into thinking it is solved. Then BAM you are hit with another turn. Really I was just knocked back by how many times the story swerved and yet it never went to far (you know what I am talking about: that one swerve to many syndrome). If you like gritty, goose-bump inducing thrillers then this one is for you!
Audio Thoughts:
Narrated By Christina Traister, Mikael Naramore / Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins
Both of these narrators were new to me and they both delivered well. They will both go on my to listen to again list. They had great pacing that kept up with the story and slowed down when needed (yet not to slow). They managed to bridge each other in narration and compliment each other well. Well DONE!
Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, DONE! Reviews
PS: I had to pick up the book at the library because I scratched my next to last disk. I was not going to miss a moment of this story!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Nicky Frank has been in a car accident but she only can think of finding her daughter Vero... but she has no children... This is her third mysterious accident, and she didn't remember anything, including her name. What is happening to her? Who wants to harm her?
Sergeant Wyatt Foster doesn't know what to think about this case, who is really Vero? Is she missing? Is Nicky telling the truth?
This is the first time I read something from the writer Lisa Gardner, this is a mystery book with some original twists, but sometimes is a little bit boring and repetitive. I missed some knowledge about Wyatt's personal life and his coworkers... However, I know this is the problem when you start reading a series on the third book...
We know Nicky only wants to know the truth, she doesn't want to harm anyone but maybe Vero is the one that wants to harm her...
Lisa Gardner's book reminds me of Sophie Hannah, they way both of them evolve their characters and with the mystery plots behind the simple life and the secrets that haunt them...
This crash will leave you with some fire smell... ready to fly Vero?
Sergeant Wyatt Foster doesn't know what to think about this case, who is really Vero? Is she missing? Is Nicky telling the truth?
This is the first time I read something from the writer Lisa Gardner, this is a mystery book with some original twists, but sometimes is a little bit boring and repetitive. I missed some knowledge about Wyatt's personal life and his coworkers... However, I know this is the problem when you start reading a series on the third book...
We know Nicky only wants to know the truth, she doesn't want to harm anyone but maybe Vero is the one that wants to harm her...
Lisa Gardner's book reminds me of Sophie Hannah, they way both of them evolve their characters and with the mystery plots behind the simple life and the secrets that haunt them...
This crash will leave you with some fire smell... ready to fly Vero?
Oh this was a good one. I’m a new Gardner fan. A love affair that just developed over the past year. This novel was no exception to my love. In my opinion, the Tessa books are less about featuring her than others in close contact with her. As of now, I’m liking that vibe. Keep them coming!
I really enjoyed the twists and turns and the psychological aspects of the book. Very well written and captivating
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Car accident, Murder, Abandonment
Wahou ! Une fois de plus l'auteur m'a carrément bluffée !
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adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this story! It pulled me in from beginning to end and had my attention and me fully engaged the entire time. This story definitely had a lot of twists and turns as well that are not easily guessed. You might think you know who and why but here comes a twist and things aren't exactly what you thought they were. The story was really well done and can be read as a standalone. It is the 3rd in Tessa Leoni series but it is a new case. I loved getting more of Wyatt this time around as well (met him in the last book and they are now in a relationship). This story was a great thriller and had me wanting more the entire time I listened to it. It built the story really well without feeling like it dragged on. This was a great story and listen and I hope there's more to come with Tessa Leoni!
The narrators did a good job with the story and characters and added an extra dynamic to the story for sure.
The narrators did a good job with the story and characters and added an extra dynamic to the story for sure.