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msjacquip's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This fast-paced novel follows Ben, a teenager who feels like he’s being dumped with his relatives who live in the country for a week of the school holidays. He doesn’t want to go. The last time he went he was tormented by a goose who lives on the property. This is going to be the longest 7 days of his life. So he literally sets a countdown on his watch so he knows just how many of the 168 hours have passed by.
Ben’s cousin, Josh, asks him to help clear through some belongings and that when they discover their great-great grandfather’s journal with the final entry written 100 years ago, right before he was shot. Now Ben has 7 days to resolve a 100 year old feud…and pray he doesn’t lose his life in the process.
Having met Fleur at the @sistersincrimeau Davitt Awards, I just knew that I would love this book. Even though it’s YA, it didn’t feel like anything was simplified or skipped over. I loved the twists and turns and especially enjoyed the dynamic between Ben, the city boy, and Josh, the country cousin.
This was a captivating story and I loved every second of it.
Ben’s cousin, Josh, asks him to help clear through some belongings and that when they discover their great-great grandfather’s journal with the final entry written 100 years ago, right before he was shot. Now Ben has 7 days to resolve a 100 year old feud…and pray he doesn’t lose his life in the process.
Having met Fleur at the @sistersincrimeau Davitt Awards, I just knew that I would love this book. Even though it’s YA, it didn’t feel like anything was simplified or skipped over. I loved the twists and turns and especially enjoyed the dynamic between Ben, the city boy, and Josh, the country cousin.
This was a captivating story and I loved every second of it.
kt01's review
2.75
But different from her other books. Feels slightly younger. Main character is a little too big on heavy fact-dumping. Interest picks up in last 50 pages or so.
jess64au's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is a good book with a small country town family feud, mystery and a few twists along the way.
kaitlyns_library's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was such a fast-paced and easy read with such a good plot twist and conclusion!
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