A review by sarah_reading_party
The Night Shift by Alex Finlay

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

what a fun read! it was a wonderful mix of mystery, thriller, and crime novel. there were some twists, but this book didn't rely just on plot twists to be engaging... it had amazing characters who were deeply engaged with the story they were living and their reality. i especially loved agent sarah keller (though imagining her solving crime while 8.5 months pregnant with twins was a little ridiculous if you ask me). ella's character was so fascinating and i would love to have a deeper look into her life (though she didn't seem like the most ethical therapist). i figured out the murderer about halfway through but it was fun to see how that played out. i will have to check out more of alex finlay's books - this one was great!

oh, and the narration of the audiobook was perfect and just added to the delight of this book.