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Coram House: A Novel
by Bailey Seybolt
When I read the premise of this book, I knew I had to pick it up! A book inspired by a true story, set in an abandoned orphanage? Yes, please!
The setting was incredibly atmospheric, and I loved how the book incorporated police interview transcripts. Plus, that plot twist at the end? My jaw was on the floor!
Unfortunately, the pacing felt slow and repetitive, with a lack of any real suspense. While the beginning dragged, the ending felt rushed in comparison. I also struggled to connect with the main character. She lacked depth and development, making her feel one dimensional. The side characters felt similarly flat, existing merely to push the plot forward rather than truly feeling like necessary parts of the story.
Iβd recommend this book to readers who enjoy true crime and slow burn mysteries, but if you're looking for a fast-paced edge of your seat thriller, this one might fall flat.
π π°π πΈπ½πΆ : 3
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β Mystery / Thriller
β Atmospheric Setting
β Cold Case Investigation
β Small Town Secrets
β Dual Timelines
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After being arrested for a DUI, Xander is careening down the halls of the police station when he quite literally runs into Alex. Slurring, he tells her she's pretty and asks if he could buy her dinner while being held up by Officer Parker.
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-The quotes referenced are from an advanced reader's copy and may not reflect the final version. Please refer to the finished copy for accuracy.-
"It's always women who give you more than they should."
"No one appreciates gentleness until faced with its opposite."
"Sarah Dale was unreliable. Unstable. Prone to exaggeration. How many times has someone dismissed the words of a woman or child as untrustworthy?"
β¨οΈ Thank you so much to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advanced copy of this gripping book in exchange for an honest review.
The setting was incredibly atmospheric, and I loved how the book incorporated police interview transcripts. Plus, that plot twist at the end? My jaw was on the floor!
Unfortunately, the pacing felt slow and repetitive, with a lack of any real suspense. While the beginning dragged, the ending felt rushed in comparison. I also struggled to connect with the main character. She lacked depth and development, making her feel one dimensional. The side characters felt similarly flat, existing merely to push the plot forward rather than truly feeling like necessary parts of the story.
Iβd recommend this book to readers who enjoy true crime and slow burn mysteries, but if you're looking for a fast-paced edge of your seat thriller, this one might fall flat.
π π°π πΈπ½πΆ : 3
π΅πΎπ π π΄π°π³π΄π π π π·πΎ π»πΈπΊπ΄
β Mystery / Thriller
β Atmospheric Setting
β Cold Case Investigation
β Small Town Secrets
β Dual Timelines
π΅π°π πΎπ πΈπ π΄ π π²π΄π½π΄
After being arrested for a DUI, Xander is careening down the halls of the police station when he quite literally runs into Alex. Slurring, he tells her she's pretty and asks if he could buy her dinner while being held up by Officer Parker.
π΅π°π πΎπ πΈπ π΄ π π πΎπ π΄
-The quotes referenced are from an advanced reader's copy and may not reflect the final version. Please refer to the finished copy for accuracy.-
"It's always women who give you more than they should."
"No one appreciates gentleness until faced with its opposite."
"Sarah Dale was unreliable. Unstable. Prone to exaggeration. How many times has someone dismissed the words of a woman or child as untrustworthy?"
β¨οΈ Thank you so much to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advanced copy of this gripping book in exchange for an honest review.