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A review by jsilfen924
The Swell by Allie Reynolds
5.0
4.5⭐️ WOW! This is the type of book that is impossible to put down! It's fast paced and had me at the edge of my seat needing to see what would happen. A must for your beach bag!
Short synopsis: When Kenna goes to Australia to meet her best friend Mikki's fiance, she finds herself on a remote, isolated beach with a tight-knit group of surfers, which Mikki is part of, that call themselves The Tribe. Everyone is mysterious and secretive, hiding pasts that Kenna is eager to learn more about. And along with that, Kenna learns of some backpackers that have gone missing and thinks someone in the tribe may be to blame.
Thoughts: This book surpassed all expectations! While it is primarily told through Kenna's POV, there are single chapters narrated by each of the group members. These chapters cleverly wove the threads of the story together and were the most twisted/shocking as they were the only times we got into the heads of the supporting characters. While I never surfed or visited Australia, the author’s descriptions were vivid. The mix between a dangerous, high-risk sport and a remote, isolated setting added depth and action-packed scenes to the mystery. The ending is left open-ended, which I typically do not love but it worked perfectly for this story.
Thank you NetGalley and Putnam for this ARC. Pub date 7/19/22
Short synopsis: When Kenna goes to Australia to meet her best friend Mikki's fiance, she finds herself on a remote, isolated beach with a tight-knit group of surfers, which Mikki is part of, that call themselves The Tribe. Everyone is mysterious and secretive, hiding pasts that Kenna is eager to learn more about. And along with that, Kenna learns of some backpackers that have gone missing and thinks someone in the tribe may be to blame.
Thoughts: This book surpassed all expectations! While it is primarily told through Kenna's POV, there are single chapters narrated by each of the group members. These chapters cleverly wove the threads of the story together and were the most twisted/shocking as they were the only times we got into the heads of the supporting characters. While I never surfed or visited Australia, the author’s descriptions were vivid. The mix between a dangerous, high-risk sport and a remote, isolated setting added depth and action-packed scenes to the mystery. The ending is left open-ended, which I typically do not love but it worked perfectly for this story.
Thank you NetGalley and Putnam for this ARC. Pub date 7/19/22