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desertlover 's review for:
180 Seconds
by Jessica Park
I am a huge fan of Park’s Flat Out Series and after seeing the synopsis for 180 Seconds, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read her work again. The premise is interesting and early on, I was impressed. However, the further I read into the story, the more overwhelming and predictable it became. I have mixed emotions after finishing. There are certain aspects I loved but others left me somewhat disappointed. In the end, I don’t regret reading it but wouldn’t consider 180 Seconds a recommended read either.
Allison is a charming heroine, and I adored her immensely. She is no doubt the shining star of the book. It’s the type of character I’ve come to admire from this author. The scenes with her adopted father Simon are the most heart-warming and well developed moments in the book. I could have read just their story and have been pleased. Esben is likable, but I but never became fully invested in the social media aspect of his character. In the later half of the book, there are so many storylines and events, I felt Allison's journey became lost and watered down. By the end, it felt predictable and tedious. I was saddened because it wasn't how the story began.
This is one I think some readers will have massive love for and others will not. Sadly, I’m in the minority. I wouldn’t discourage anyone from trying it and won’t hesitate to read more from Park in the future.
**Thank you to Skyscape and NetGalley for my copy in exchange for this review.**
Allison is a charming heroine, and I adored her immensely. She is no doubt the shining star of the book. It’s the type of character I’ve come to admire from this author. The scenes with her adopted father Simon are the most heart-warming and well developed moments in the book. I could have read just their story and have been pleased. Esben is likable, but I but never became fully invested in the social media aspect of his character. In the later half of the book, there are so many storylines and events, I felt Allison's journey became lost and watered down. By the end, it felt predictable and tedious. I was saddened because it wasn't how the story began.
This is one I think some readers will have massive love for and others will not. Sadly, I’m in the minority. I wouldn’t discourage anyone from trying it and won’t hesitate to read more from Park in the future.
**Thank you to Skyscape and NetGalley for my copy in exchange for this review.**