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A review by elvang
Lucy's Chance by Jackie D
3.0
The romance/broken hearts relationship between Lucy and Erica was interesting and kept me reading, waiting for these two accomplished women to move beyond events in their past and acknowledge their mutual attraction in the present. I wished more time was spent explaining the reasons for their original breakup.These events shaped the women Lucy and Erica have become yet we only get hints at why Lucy did what she did.
Revealing the mind of the killer throughout the novel instead of holding back most of his motives until the final big reveal made this a weak thriller. I’m fine with hearing the voice of the serial killer. Many authors use this device to ramp up tension in a novel. Problem is, if your serial killer tells you every single thing he is thinking,planning and his motives behind his plans the thrill is not only gone, but eye rolling and obvious.
Jackie D is a fine storyteller. Lucy’s Chance may not be the best thriller I’ve read this year but the author’s talent at pulling emotions from her characters makes her books an automatic read for this reader.
3.5 stars
ARC received with thanks from publisher via NetGalley for review.
Revealing the mind of the killer throughout the novel instead of holding back most of his motives until the final big reveal made this a weak thriller. I’m fine with hearing the voice of the serial killer. Many authors use this device to ramp up tension in a novel. Problem is, if your serial killer tells you every single thing he is thinking,planning and his motives behind his plans the thrill is not only gone, but eye rolling and obvious.
Jackie D is a fine storyteller. Lucy’s Chance may not be the best thriller I’ve read this year but the author’s talent at pulling emotions from her characters makes her books an automatic read for this reader.
3.5 stars
ARC received with thanks from publisher via NetGalley for review.