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shalee84's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved the way this book was written. We got to see inside the mind of the killer and the detective solving the case. I almost found myself starting to feel sorry for the bad guy and was hoping he would do the right thing. I was surprised to see that this was the authors debut book. I will definitely be reading the next book when it releases.
renreads28's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
okevamae's review against another edition
4.0
Teenagers Jesse and Jenny break into a house and stumble into a very angry homeowner with a dangerous past. Hours later, Sheriff’s deputy Ben Packard gets a call from his cousin, saying that her daughter Jenny is missing.
Even though it’s focused on a police investigation of a missing girl, this is more of a thriller than a mystery, since we know from the outset who is responsible for Jenny’s disappearance. There’s still bits and pieces to be revealed, though, about what came before – not just how Jenny and Jesse came to be in this situation, but about disappearances from years past. I don’t always like to read an investigation story while already knowing the answers that the investigator is looking for, but in this one I didn’t mind it. It actually led to more tension, rather than less, and allowed for the bad guy to be three-dimensional instead of just a shadowy menace to be revealed at the end. The characterization in this book was fantastic across the board - all the characters were vivid, distinct, and complex personalities. Also, there’s a dog, which is always a bonus.
Overall, it was a good thriller with even better characterization and I’d happily read more from this author, especially if it involves the same characters.
Representation: Gay main character and other LGBTQ+ characters, Native American character
CW: Kidnapping and captivity, homophobia, mention of sexual and physical assault, physical and psychological abuse, parental neglect and abuse, drug addiction and alcoholism
I received an advance copy of this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Even though it’s focused on a police investigation of a missing girl, this is more of a thriller than a mystery, since we know from the outset who is responsible for Jenny’s disappearance. There’s still bits and pieces to be revealed, though, about what came before – not just how Jenny and Jesse came to be in this situation, but about disappearances from years past. I don’t always like to read an investigation story while already knowing the answers that the investigator is looking for, but in this one I didn’t mind it. It actually led to more tension, rather than less, and allowed for the bad guy to be three-dimensional instead of just a shadowy menace to be revealed at the end. The characterization in this book was fantastic across the board - all the characters were vivid, distinct, and complex personalities. Also, there’s a dog, which is always a bonus.
Overall, it was a good thriller with even better characterization and I’d happily read more from this author, especially if it involves the same characters.
Representation: Gay main character and other LGBTQ+ characters, Native American character
CW: Kidnapping and captivity, homophobia, mention of sexual and physical assault, physical and psychological abuse, parental neglect and abuse, drug addiction and alcoholism
I received an advance copy of this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
bookishchaos's review against another edition
My loan ran out of time, and the beginning didn't really grab my attention but maybe I'll try this another time.
thepagelady's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fantastic read! The characters were wonderful! The pace and flow of the story was perfect. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! Hopefully this is the start of a new series I'd love to read more about them. Fantastic read!
sydniwebb's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
babs_reviews's review against another edition
4.0
We know who did it. .. . the question is will they find her?
There is just something about getting inside the head of the killer, seeing their perspective. Emmett didn't let me down, his pov was tense and intriguing. It was disturbing the things he thought and things he had done previously but it was wild to try and understand what created who he became.
Detective Packard is good at his job and he's determined to find the girl. I found him sort of boring at times, there were mysteries surrounding him that would make for great growth and future books though! A gay cop in a small town made the rumors run wild! I love that he didn't feel the need to defend himself against it but rather let them sit with their curiousness (or nosiness).
The audio was good! She did a great job with the tone and when things shifted you could feel it through her voice. I got chills a few times.
Thank you so much to @dreamscape_media, @poisendpenpress, @netgalley and Joshua Moehling for the advanced copies!
There is just something about getting inside the head of the killer, seeing their perspective. Emmett didn't let me down, his pov was tense and intriguing. It was disturbing the things he thought and things he had done previously but it was wild to try and understand what created who he became.
Detective Packard is good at his job and he's determined to find the girl. I found him sort of boring at times, there were mysteries surrounding him that would make for great growth and future books though! A gay cop in a small town made the rumors run wild! I love that he didn't feel the need to defend himself against it but rather let them sit with their curiousness (or nosiness).
The audio was good! She did a great job with the tone and when things shifted you could feel it through her voice. I got chills a few times.
Thank you so much to @dreamscape_media, @poisendpenpress, @netgalley and Joshua Moehling for the advanced copies!
tedy608's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5