stephzimm 's review for:

When She Returned by Lucinda Berry
4.0
informative slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I totally understand the vastly different reviews on this book. I relate to both the good and the bad reviews. 

This book gets a high rating from me though because it was entertaining and I was taking my kindle everywhere to finish it. 

Where it loses a star is that it wasn’t very “thrilling.” I was just reading about a woman being brainwashed by a cult. Interesting or not, it doesn’t fit the thriller genre in my opinion. 

I’ve also noticed that LB’s books usually don’t have a wrapped up ending, which is starting to bother me. This is my 4th book by her and I’m always left wanting more. The book reads as if there’s going to be this crazy built up and then it’s just nothing..