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readaholicliv 's review for:
Guess Again
by Charlie Donlea
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Reading Journal Details
Book: Guess Again by Charlie Donlea
Format Read: eBook (~352 pages long)
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
My Quick Take Review
This sharply plotted thriller has layered characters, killer pacing, and lives up to the title Guess Again by being so twist-laden that it'll keep you guessing until the very end! Charlie Donlea has completely outdone himself with this one!
My Full Review
Guess Again is a fast-paced, twist-filled thriller with clever red herrings and jaw-dropping moments. Its seamless blend of intersecting timelines, misdirection, and flashbacks kept me guessing and completely engaged.
Short, punchy chapters combined with multiple perspectives adds layers without ever feeling disjointed all while maintaining high tension and strong emotional depth. Ethan, the main protagonist, is whip smart, relentlessly persistent, and full of heart.
I'd truly love to see a prequel just exploring his detective days, as I get the sense it would be an equally compelling story. The other accompanying characters in the novel are just as well-developed, each adding meaningful complexity to this harrowing story. The ending hints at a possible sequel, which I'd love to see and eagerly read if it ever came to fruition. This is hands down my favorite Charlie Donlea novel to date.
I received a complimentary advanced readers copy (ARC) of this highly anticipated novel from Kensington Publishing and NetGalley in return for my voluntary review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are solely my own.
Book: Guess Again by Charlie Donlea
Format Read: eBook (~352 pages long)
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
My Quick Take Review
This sharply plotted thriller has layered characters, killer pacing, and lives up to the title Guess Again by being so twist-laden that it'll keep you guessing until the very end! Charlie Donlea has completely outdone himself with this one!
My Full Review
Guess Again is a fast-paced, twist-filled thriller with clever red herrings and jaw-dropping moments. Its seamless blend of intersecting timelines, misdirection, and flashbacks kept me guessing and completely engaged.
Short, punchy chapters combined with multiple perspectives adds layers without ever feeling disjointed all while maintaining high tension and strong emotional depth. Ethan, the main protagonist, is whip smart, relentlessly persistent, and full of heart.
I'd truly love to see a prequel just exploring his detective days, as I get the sense it would be an equally compelling story. The other accompanying characters in the novel are just as well-developed, each adding meaningful complexity to this harrowing story. The ending hints at a possible sequel, which I'd love to see and eagerly read if it ever came to fruition. This is hands down my favorite Charlie Donlea novel to date.
I received a complimentary advanced readers copy (ARC) of this highly anticipated novel from Kensington Publishing and NetGalley in return for my voluntary review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are solely my own.