Honestly, this book was so much fun and would make a great thriller/suspense movie.
I didn't expect much going in, since I’ve grown tired of thrillers Honestly, this book was so much fun and would make a great thriller/suspense movie.
I didn't expect much going in, since I’ve grown tired of thrillers with the same predictable plotlines and OTT endings. I chose the audiobook mainly because of the novel’s popularity, though the premise was intriguing. For this story, the less you know beforehand, the better—it adds to the suspense.
The protagonist, Evie, is sharp and quick on her feet, which I appreciated. While it’s part of her job, it was refreshing to see her staying alert and paying attention to every small detail.
The plot was highly addictive, and some of the late reveals were very satisfying, especially since certain things raised question marks as I read along were resolved.
Now, I know I mentioned absurd thriller plots, and yes, this one could easily fall into that category, but hear me out. If this were a movie, it wouldn’t feel that way. I wasn't rolling my eyes on some scenes. I wasn't bored thinking "not thing again". I was instead focusing on unravelling all the secrets. I'd love to see it adapted into a film (not a series), as it would make a really entertaining watch.
Overall, I’d recommend this book if you’re looking for a fast-paced, fun thriller that stands out from other recent releases in the genre. Plus, the audiobook narration was excellent....more
The Reappearance of Rachel Price is a book I've often seen in last months and I was excited when it was finally my turn to listen to the audiobook on The Reappearance of Rachel Price is a book I've often seen in last months and I was excited when it was finally my turn to listen to the audiobook on Libby. The 17 hours duration didn't deter me (but I did speed up the audiobook).
I don’t get the hype surrounding this novel…
I had two main issues with this book:
- The main character was unkind, not in a "badass" way but more in a genuinely unpleasant way. She constantly pushes others away, and her rude treatment of older people and friends around her was hard to tolerate. I found it difficult to empathize with her, and she ultimately came across as a bully. I understand she didn’t have the best upbringing, but that doesn’t excuse her behavior.
- The ending. It would have been much better if the story had just stopped at a certain point rather than adding more over-the-top twists. One of the best parts of mystery books is that they could actually happen to someone, somewhere. That sense of possibility was there until the last two chapters, where it all became far too unbelievable.
The narrator's voice of male characters was weird. She isn't my favorite narrator by far and I'm not sure if she made Bel sound better or worse than she does in the book if I was reading it....more
I might have rated this book higher if it wasn't for all that absurd amount of cheating and domestic violence. While I'm fully aware it might happen iI might have rated this book higher if it wasn't for all that absurd amount of cheating and domestic violence. While I'm fully aware it might happen in real life, to see it happening that much in a single town is kinda absurd especially when you add a murder to the mix.
Other than that, the book became very addicting towards the end. I highly recommend the audiobook format because the podcasts were narrated by a different person.
Overall, a quick fun read but it came out over the top with the story setting....more
This is my least favourite book in this series so far. I honestly expected better but it felt like there was little action going on.
I believe ShusterThis is my least favourite book in this series so far. I honestly expected better but it felt like there was little action going on.
I believe Shusterman isn't the best at writing "villains" because in this book, I really disliked reading Argent and the pirate (forgot his name)'s perspectives. They felt like cockroaches that I had to read about and I just skimmed through them. Luckily, we didn't have them in the second half of the book. I am also not a fan whatsoever of Starkey but at least, most of the events surrounding him later on took place form other perspectives. There are some villains you just love to hate or are interesting. For me, the ones I previously mentioned were more annoying than anything else.
This is probably my main issue with this series, especially since it has multiple perspectives whereas I usually prefer a limited number of PoVs especially when certain parts can be covered through one of the main characters' narratives. I still rated it 3 starts because I like Connor, Risa, Cam, and now Grace too much to rate it any less....more
I am not someone who keeps track of author news so I had no idea of Kinsella's cancer. I honestly learned about it after starting this novella. I cameI am not someone who keeps track of author news so I had no idea of Kinsella's cancer. I honestly learned about it after starting this novella. I came across it on Libby and since it's Kinsella, I put it on hold without thinking much of it having wondered before why isn't she publishing many books like she used to. Then I started reading the blurb and what this novella is about and I was honestly surprised.
I admire Kinsella for sharing such a personal private story especially given what she went through and even more for surviving all of that. I'd definitely recommend it to all of her fans.
I listened to the audiobook which was also well narrated with the note read by Kinsella herself....more
Is Urban Fantasy no longer to go-to genre for me? I am not sure. All I know is that other than IA books in the last few years, I haven't been truly enIs Urban Fantasy no longer to go-to genre for me? I am not sure. All I know is that other than IA books in the last few years, I haven't been truly enjoying any female-led UF.
Slouch Witch started interesting enough. What made picking up this book is that the main lead is unconventional, which was refreshing. Ivy is witty and intelligent. She does things the smart way instead of using common time consuming methods. Unfortunately, I got tired quickly of this attitude because she was just that. Lazy smart witch. Her character wasn't explored enough for me.
On the other hand, the mystery plot was kind of boring, I wasn't invested in it from the start nor cared about catching the culprit. I found myself skimming through the book between the 60% and 80% mark, it's not that things weren't happening, it's more that it just couldn't care less. I honestly considered dropping the book because I was forcing myself to read it. I'm not sure if the last 15% were worth it but they were better than most of the book.
As for Winter, he was also bland. I didn't find him hot nor felt the chemistry between them except towards the last two chapters. I honestly didn't care much about him either.
All in all, I can see why many have enjoyed this book. Sadly, it wasn't my cup of tea. I would only recommend it if you're an avid UF reader, otherwise, I doubt you will enjoy it....more
The twist was a stretch but yeah so far that's what I expect from McFadden. It was a quick read however and the audiobook was well narrated.The twist was a stretch but yeah so far that's what I expect from McFadden. It was a quick read however and the audiobook was well narrated....more