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A review by elvang
Dirt Nap by Carolyn Elizabeth
3.0
I had high hopes for Dirt Nap after enjoying Elizabeth’s first novel Gallows Humor as much as I did. The blurb is a thing of beauty and ticked all the boxes I look for when reading a romantic thriller. I enjoyed catching up with Corey and Thayer and the excellent cast of characters we were introduced to in the first in the series along with some new faces. I was disappointed that this book didn’t live up to its blurbs potential as a thriller and felt the author took a safe approach when I was hoping for more.
While Corey and Thayer’s relationship continues to develop the mystery was weak, almost non existent. Threats on our heroines? Not really. Even the forensic pathology took a back seat after the initial discovery of the dead body. The angst felt manufactured, generated by conflicts which echoed similar behaviour from the first novel. I didn’t see the growth in the characters I was hoping to find.
Building tension and danger into a romantic thriller while keeping the romance alive is difficult to achieve.I do believe this author has great potential. I think that may be why I felt let down with this read. I was hoping for more thriller and discovered more romance.
I’ve added Carolyn Elizabeth to my must read list. She is one to watch.
3.5 stars
ARC received with thanks from publisher via NetGalley for review.
While Corey and Thayer’s relationship continues to develop the mystery was weak, almost non existent. Threats on our heroines? Not really. Even the forensic pathology took a back seat after the initial discovery of the dead body. The angst felt manufactured, generated by conflicts which echoed similar behaviour from the first novel. I didn’t see the growth in the characters I was hoping to find.
Building tension and danger into a romantic thriller while keeping the romance alive is difficult to achieve.I do believe this author has great potential. I think that may be why I felt let down with this read. I was hoping for more thriller and discovered more romance.
I’ve added Carolyn Elizabeth to my must read list. She is one to watch.
3.5 stars
ARC received with thanks from publisher via NetGalley for review.