A review by sfbookgirl
Survive the Night by Riley Sager

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It’s been a while since I have picked up a Riley Sager book, but oh my I was very impressed with his newest release (out July 29th!). Survive the Night is a fast-paced thriller about a college student named Charlie who finds herself in the passenger seat of a ride-share with a driver that may be the one and only Campus Killer…the killer that murdered Charlie’s best friend. But Charlie doesn’t want to think that her mysterious driver is a serial killer…it may just be that her mind is playing tricks on her and she is just imagining everything. 
 
Was this book predictable? Yes. Did I love it anyway? Yes. I found myself flipping pages at a rapid pace and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. Some scenes definitely made me cringe, but I never felt bored or thought that the story dragged on. I haven’t read Sager’s more recent tiles (Home Before Dark and Lock Every Door) after having a meh experience with The Last Time I Lied, but Survive the Night has definitely put Riley Sager back on my radar. I think fans of Sager will really enjoy his newest installment. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts! 

Thank you Dutton Books and NetGalley for an advanced e-copy! 
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