4.12 AVERAGE

eevanderwater's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 16%

I just can’t do serial killer topics
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

3 stars.

The premise is intriguing!

A bunch of teens with natural talents for profiling, lies, emotions, and statistics get recruited by the FBI to solve cold cases.

The characters were likable. A bit of drama from the love triangle that made me roll my eyes but liked it all the same.

But the climax really fell flat for me. After all that build-up and intriguing potential, the big reveal and resolution just felt... well, lame is the word I'd use.

It didn't have the punch or the cleverness I was expecting, and it left me feeling a bit deflated. It's a shame because the journey leading up to it had me pretty engaged.

Tl;dr:
Great concept, engaging characters, but the payoff just didn't deliver the thrill I was hoping for.
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Wow!!!! I loved this. Idk what else to say, I had a blast reading this. Recommend!!!

”I looked at Dean, and suddenly, I could breathe.”

“Sloane slipped an arm around my waist. “There are fourteen varieties of hugs”, she said. “This is one of them””


This is the first YA I think I have even been interested enough to read, and I loved it! As someone who enjoyed all seasons of Criminal Minds, this gave the right vibes and kept the suspense going. I already have the 2nd book on its way! 
adventurous challenging emotional mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes