Robert Dugoni deserves ALL the flowers for this. Somehow, Beyond Reasonable Doubt perfectly tows the line between unfolding a mystery and the tense, cRobert Dugoni deserves ALL the flowers for this. Somehow, Beyond Reasonable Doubt perfectly tows the line between unfolding a mystery and the tense, chaotic realm of trial. Keera once again is an absolute baddie that's always one step ahead, and I enjoyed seeing her operate mostly separate from her father in comparison to the first book, yet still witnessing how this case propels their relationship dynamic between the lines. Jenna also seemed like a "risky" choice as a client to follow due to how unlikeable she is (Elizabeth Holmes is that you) but how Keera ultimately breaks through Jenna's facade and domineers her defense is highly satisfying for the reader towards both parties. Can't wait for book three!!!...more
Had such high hopes for this but the execution fell flat. Lots of telling, not showing, and a very rushed conclusion that didn’t feel satisfying. But Had such high hopes for this but the execution fell flat. Lots of telling, not showing, and a very rushed conclusion that didn’t feel satisfying. But I loved Annie’s character arc and her growth over the story along with the rich setting of Egypt. ...more
I had an itch to pick this up when I first read the blurb and ultimately I feel like it was fine. At first I was wary that the story was aimless but tI had an itch to pick this up when I first read the blurb and ultimately I feel like it was fine. At first I was wary that the story was aimless but then once shit started escalating, I immediately predicted the ending (which made sense but pissed me off regardless) so this didn’t hit hard for me, even though I appreciated the skillful use of POV in describing the scenes and how the protagonist being an untrustworthy narrator gave the story more depth. A Flicker in the Dark is objectively a really solid debut with lots of layers and clues to the mystery, despite it being a bit lengthy, though I was a bit disappointed in how it played out....more
Twisty and a bit predictable, but I liked it for the most part. I feel like there were a bit too many unanswered questions regarding Billy at the end Twisty and a bit predictable, but I liked it for the most part. I feel like there were a bit too many unanswered questions regarding Billy at the end but I honestly liked the mystery and sinister air to the ending....more
Imagine the class commentary of Parasite mixed with the cunning sabotage of The Glory, and you’re left with Every Last Secret. The tension constantly Imagine the class commentary of Parasite mixed with the cunning sabotage of The Glory, and you’re left with Every Last Secret. The tension constantly was building and I struggled to decide who to root for since something new was being revealed left and right (though the person I chose ended up losing ...more
This story had me locked IN (get it?). Being inside the mind of a self aware psychopath was immersive and hilarious. Basically Joe Goldberg but with lThis story had me locked IN (get it?). Being inside the mind of a self aware psychopath was immersive and hilarious. Basically Joe Goldberg but with less cognitive dissonance. Though the subject matter was pretty messed up and intense, I think Torre handled it quite well. Nothing was sugarcoated and the MC takes accountability for her issues. The ending did wrap up a little too neatly to be believable but it was so so so satisfying so I'll let it slide ...more
This series is EVERYTHING. I'll admit this book was my least favorite so far just because I liked the chaos of Steven and Theresa (which was lacking hThis series is EVERYTHING. I'll admit this book was my least favorite so far just because I liked the chaos of Steven and Theresa (which was lacking here) but I did appreciate how there was a change in scenery. The romance is still so damn SLOW but I feel like the payoff will make it worth the wait. I'm so excited for book 4 and hopefully a Vero x Javier spinoff soon please and thank you ...more
Things played out waaay too perfectly to be believable but the endless chaos was PEAK entertainment. Also has such a similar vibe as Dead to Me on NetThings played out waaay too perfectly to be believable but the endless chaos was PEAK entertainment. Also has such a similar vibe as Dead to Me on Netflix (fav show of mine). But of course the best part was Vero slaying so hard that slay lost all meaning ...more
Unpredictable and fast paced, but the chemistry was severely lacking. I just didn't have any emotional connection to any of the characters. Also, in wUnpredictable and fast paced, but the chemistry was severely lacking. I just didn't have any emotional connection to any of the characters. Also, in what world can Pip’s parents be so unbothered bc WDYM YOU’RE NOT CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR TEENAGE DAUGHTER BREAKING AND ENTERING AND WANDERING OFF TO CRIME SCENES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT...more
An odd girl who can see spirits falling in love with Death himself while solving a layered murder mystery??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME. The Wednesday vibes wAn odd girl who can see spirits falling in love with Death himself while solving a layered murder mystery??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME. The Wednesday vibes were absolutely giving.
The pacing was phenomenal, the characters felt very fleshed out and purposeful, and the romance was top tier. It wasn’t as gothic and intense as I’d been led to believe but I guess that makes sense since it’s YA. Can’t forget to mention how the audiobook narrator did a phenomenal job (her voice for Death had me feeling some type of way…). Still not super into how this was stretched out into a series since this felt fairly concluded but I’ll prob pick up the sequel. ...more
Way too damn long. It definitely could’ve been at least 100 pages shorter, with less of Cassie’s segments because her story was just a boring distractWay too damn long. It definitely could’ve been at least 100 pages shorter, with less of Cassie’s segments because her story was just a boring distraction from Lore’s. As for Lore, she is impossible to sympathize with. I understand she’s meant to be flawed but there’s times were she defends herself to Cassie (and the reader) . . . No ma’am.
The ending was not satisfying in the slightest, and I honestly find it hard to believe that Lore managed to pull off a double life for so long. The premise was of a dramatic mystery thriller but this was a tame drama.
I am so emotionally drained. spent. FUCKING SPENT. 400+ pages of pure intensity. i was thrown off by every twist and turn, and genuinely felt my skin I am so emotionally drained. spent. FUCKING SPENT. 400+ pages of pure intensity. i was thrown off by every twist and turn, and genuinely felt my skin crawl during certain scenes. such a riveting read that was a refreshing step back from plain old gore or a black & white murder mystery. I only wish some of the dialogue had been cut out, as the chunks of conversation sometimes dragged on....more
The DRAMA, the RIVALRY, the enemies-to-lovers undertones. Perfect blend. The ending wrapped up a bit too easily to feel realistic, but it was very satThe DRAMA, the RIVALRY, the enemies-to-lovers undertones. Perfect blend. The ending wrapped up a bit too easily to feel realistic, but it was very satisfying so I'll give it that. Had a fantastic time reading this even if it was predictable....more