A review by avidreaderandgeekgirl
Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

    Told from three points of view. Lolly is an exotic dancer who is kidnapped and held. Madeline is an independent bookstore owner who was almost killed in her teens. Harley is a true crime writer and podcaster looking into the recent disappearance of the young women and if they're linked to Madeline and her friend's case. 
    I found this book fairly predictable. I know since it was a shorter book it was harder to write a more complex mystery, but still. I knew from about halfway through the book who the murderer was. 
     I also could have gone without the romance, though luckily it wasn't a huge part of the book.
    Overall an okay thriller. I just think the story could have been a longer and better book since it had good bones to it.

Extra ratings: Fluff - 0/5  Heartfelt- 4/5   Helpful-NA    Horror- 1/5    Inspiration- NA   Love aka Romance-2/5   Mystery-4/5    Predictability- 4.5/5    Spice- 0/5  Suspense- 3/5   Tear 4/5  Thrill- 4/5  Humor-0.5/5 
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