theskeiniac 's review for:

A Killer Motive by Hannah Mary McKinnon

3.25

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

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This story had so much potential. It had the right ingredients, but the storyteller didn’t work for me. It felt like trying to solve a crime with an unqualified investigator — which is what she was (a true crime podcaster) to be fair — and as a result, I found that her choices and approaches frustrated me frequently. Following her train of thought down every new theory and twist and turn was a little exhausting, especially for the ultimate outcome, which I found to be a little underwhelming and incomplete.

 I suspect this might be more fun as an audiobook, given the podcaster storyline and the conversational/casual style of writing. If I were to read it again, I’d definitely try audio. 

Thanks for the ARC @netgalley & Harper Collins!