A review by yazzy_annalise
All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan

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

3.75

I got this book as an Amazon kindle freebie. I am glad I got this book, I don't read too many mystery thrillers, so it was a nice change of pace. I feel pretty neutral about this book. I liked how the author, for a very small moment, made me doubt myself and think the wrong answer was the right one, but it would have been a very silly/trite book if that was true. I really loved that this author didn't try to pull some big bait and switch on who the culprits are, it was a natural flow and if you figured it out it still was a surprise when it all came together. I'm really tired of that sudden change as if the audience isn't supposed to figure the mystery out in popular media now. It is gory at times, but that is the nature of the plot. 

However, I will say that the story was a lot more compelling up until they
were together for two weeks and especially on the overnight trip during those two weeks. I didn't find their romance very compelling either. I still very much wonder if their trauma bond played a huge role in it and think they should do so much more counseling to figure out if their love is something that is safe and healthy for each other.
I think the process of the climax was a little rushed and could have been more realistically spread out. I understand why there was some action surrounding their relationship, but the relationship also felt forced at times. 

Overall, I recommend this book for someone looking for a mystery thriller that you don't have to be invested in. It does have some gory sections, but it is also sweet in other ways. I think it is a good reset read if you're in a slump.
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