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A review by katiescott
Whisper Island by Carissa Ann Lynch
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.0
Thank you HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the e-ARC of Whisper Island in exchange for an honest review.
I could not put this book down until I had all of the answers, which means I read to the end in nearly one sitting. It is definitely a compulsive read. Four college girlfriends decide to go to a remote island in Alaska to work on their respective art projects...only one of them has a darker, more deadly goal in mind.
With a nod to stranded on an island books like And Then There Were None, the reader quickly learns that these ladies (and two additional mystery guests) have secrets that might all be worth killing for. The whole vibe of the book was creepy and dark and definitely leaned toward horror at times.
As entertaining as this novel was, it also felt a little shallow and unfinished in parts. There is next to no backstory and some inconsistencies/unanswered questions throughout (the island goes from being dreary and remote to an ideal getaway? The explanation for the inclusion of the additional guests. while somewhat explained at the end, just seemed odd and creepy throughout...) I will say I was surprised by the reveal and then was shocked by the events leading up to the ending!
I'd recommend this to readers looking for a quick & entertaining thriller, especially fans of stranded on an island settings and/or light horror.
I could not put this book down until I had all of the answers, which means I read to the end in nearly one sitting. It is definitely a compulsive read. Four college girlfriends decide to go to a remote island in Alaska to work on their respective art projects...only one of them has a darker, more deadly goal in mind.
With a nod to stranded on an island books like And Then There Were None, the reader quickly learns that these ladies (and two additional mystery guests) have secrets that might all be worth killing for. The whole vibe of the book was creepy and dark and definitely leaned toward horror at times.
As entertaining as this novel was, it also felt a little shallow and unfinished in parts. There is next to no backstory and some inconsistencies/unanswered questions throughout (the island goes from being dreary and remote to an ideal getaway? The explanation for the inclusion of the additional guests. while somewhat explained at the end, just seemed odd and creepy throughout...) I will say I was surprised by the reveal and then was shocked by the events leading up to the ending!
I'd recommend this to readers looking for a quick & entertaining thriller, especially fans of stranded on an island settings and/or light horror.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Bullying
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Grief