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hufflepuff_reads's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
abbyl819's review
4.0
Another solid and entertaining fun mystery from Karen M. McManus. I enjoyed the characters as well as the small own island setting. I did find it difficult to keep the Story children straight, since they were mostly talked about rather than interacted with or an active part of the story. I was able to guess a large part of the reveal at the end after only the first or second Allison flashback, so pretty early on the in the story, but there was still an element that I didn't figure out early, so that was good.
cheriii_16's review against another edition
3.0
this is my second book from this author and i want to read all her library now lol. she writes really good mystery/thriller books (as a non thriller fan)
the whole milard was actually dead plot twist was so surprising and i really liked the way they found out. the jonah and archer reveals were both really good as well.
i really liked it and it was a fun read. 3.5 stars.
the whole milard was actually dead plot twist was so surprising and i really liked the way they found out. the jonah and archer reveals were both really good as well.
i really liked it and it was a fun read. 3.5 stars.
helorenz's review against another edition
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.0
littlebookhunter07's review against another edition
3.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've been in a reading slump and this story pulled me out of it.
I enjoyed the setting, the characters, the idea of the plot, the pacing... overall was a good time and a good book to introduce me to the genre of mystery.
I liked the writing style and how we saw glimpses of the past. Some of the twists and turns the story took were fun and some surprised me... however the main thing that let the book down was the grand reveal/ending. I found it was missing elements and therefore was a bit underwhelming.
I enjoyed the setting, the characters, the idea of the plot, the pacing... overall was a good time and a good book to introduce me to the genre of mystery.
I liked the writing style and how we saw glimpses of the past. Some of the twists and turns the story took were fun and some surprised me... however the main thing that let the book down was the grand reveal/ending. I found it was missing elements and therefore was a bit underwhelming.
zaineylaney's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 STARS
✨ The Title/Cover Draw:
Another book with a lot of hype recently. Never read anything from this author before so trying this was a must!
✨ The Title/Cover Draw:
Another book with a lot of hype recently. Never read anything from this author before so trying this was a must!
jenhurst's review against another edition
2.0
This was forgettable. The ending was a let down. I think Karen McManus is just not for me.
sara824's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage
cfranchi_'s review against another edition
4.0
just when you think you’ve figured it out, there’s forty more pieces of the puzzle missing. a good book with a nice ‘tied together’ sort of ending!