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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
I have now read a few books by Mary Burton and I feel like I'm repeating myself in every review. Mary Burton is a phenomenal mystery/thriller writer. Every book I've read of hers is fast-paced, suspenseful, and page-turning. I'm hooked from the first page and don't want to put it down. My continued biggest issue with her books is the romance scenes. Every time a romance part is thrown into one of her books, it seems to be forced and added on as a second thought. These scenes, in my opinion, are not needed and don't add any real value to the story.
With all of that being said, now onto my review of Don't Look Now...
Once again, Mary Burton knocks it out of the park with Don't Look Now. From page one I was hooked and was anxious to know what was going to happen next. The main character Jordan Poe is a strong female lead and I found myself relating to her throughout the book. The story itself was suspenseful and the twists throughout kept you guessing. My only issue with Don't Look Now, besides the romance parts, is that I figured out early on who the killer was. Mary did have me second-guessing myself at times, but ultimately I kept coming back to the same person each time. Overall, I would recommend Don't Look Now to anyone who enjoys a suspenseful mystery!
****
Austin's Homicide Detective Jordan Poe's latest case involves a serial killer who wraps young women in plastic and suffocates them. Each victim has similar features; they are around the same age, have blonde hair, and are petite. They also are recovering addicts who have relapsed. For Jordan, this case hits a little too close to home. Her sister, Avery, shares the same features as the victims and two years ago she relapsed and was found unconscious with plastic in her mouth.
As the victim count continues to rise, Texas Ranger Carter Spencer is brought in to work the case. Jordan isn't thrilled about being pulled off the case and tries to keep herself involved. However, things take a turn for the worst when Jordan is attacked while trying to save one of the victims, leaving her with limited vision. She then has to rely on Carter to help find the killer before another victim is killed.
With all of that being said, now onto my review of Don't Look Now...
Once again, Mary Burton knocks it out of the park with Don't Look Now. From page one I was hooked and was anxious to know what was going to happen next. The main character Jordan Poe is a strong female lead and I found myself relating to her throughout the book. The story itself was suspenseful and the twists throughout kept you guessing. My only issue with Don't Look Now, besides the romance parts, is that I figured out early on who the killer was. Mary did have me second-guessing myself at times, but ultimately I kept coming back to the same person each time. Overall, I would recommend Don't Look Now to anyone who enjoys a suspenseful mystery!
****
Austin's Homicide Detective Jordan Poe's latest case involves a serial killer who wraps young women in plastic and suffocates them. Each victim has similar features; they are around the same age, have blonde hair, and are petite. They also are recovering addicts who have relapsed. For Jordan, this case hits a little too close to home. Her sister, Avery, shares the same features as the victims and two years ago she relapsed and was found unconscious with plastic in her mouth.
As the victim count continues to rise, Texas Ranger Carter Spencer is brought in to work the case. Jordan isn't thrilled about being pulled off the case and tries to keep herself involved. However, things take a turn for the worst when Jordan is attacked while trying to save one of the victims, leaving her with limited vision. She then has to rely on Carter to help find the killer before another victim is killed.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
#5 Twelve days of reviews (ranting ahead!)
"Don't look now."
Oh trust me, I tried-
*as I always say, this is not and will never be against the author, just my personal opinions mushed together in a semi-coherent way*
I can see why many people would like this, I sadly, did not see it.
I feel so bad right now
should I though?
Rating:
"Don't look now."
Oh trust me, I tried-
*as I always say, this is not and will never be against the author, just my personal opinions mushed together in a semi-coherent way*
I can see why many people would like this, I sadly, did not see it.
Rating:
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This novel is suspenseful and gripping and a terrific page turner! I got so invested in the story that I finished the book in a day. I had my suspicions on who the killer was and needed to know the ending. Mary Burton kept me doubting myself and there were so many twists and turns I kept thinking I still didn't have the answer. The tension surrounding all of the characters and the manner in which the clues came together was absolutely thrilling. Due note that this book is listed as romance but it is definitely more mystery/thriller with a splash of romance.
Some triggers that you may want consider when picking up this book - Murder, Sexual Assault and Drug Use.
I want to thank Netgalley, the Mary Burton and Montlake for the e-ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are honest, my own and left voluntarily.
Some triggers that you may want consider when picking up this book - Murder, Sexual Assault and Drug Use.
I want to thank Netgalley, the Mary Burton and Montlake for the e-ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are honest, my own and left voluntarily.
This was a police procedural with an interesting element that I LOVED. When the lead detective loses her sight, things get interesting. That aspect made this book stand out amongst the others in the field. I loved the characters and the case. I sat in suspense throughout and was thoroughly please with the ending. My thanks to the publisher for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.