A review by boldphoenix
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

dark mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

This is such a gripping, creepy, thought provoking thriller.  I was enthralled by the character-driven plot, and was kept wondering if the supernatural vibes were legitimately paranormal.  The characters Shae and Beth were fleshed out, which I love, and I felt like I really knew something about their personalities.  Simone St. James did a wonderful job flowing back and forth from past to present, and I was invested in Beth’s story about what ‘really happened’ in 1977. I had a hard time putting the book down, because I just wanted answers! 

 Favorite Quotes:
>"It made no sense, but guilt doesn't have to. It simply exists, weighing you down and choking you until you can't breathe anymore."
>"It's amazing what you can do when you stop sleep-walking through your own life."

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