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caleighh's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this was on the read now section of netgalley and i was feeling the thriller vibe so i thought, why not? i probably would’ve been better off not indulging in my curiosity, i just didn’t absolutely love this.
i wasn’t really hooked at any point in the book, maybe because i fell out of my thriller mood or maybe because i didn’t care about the characters. the premise is really interesting and the plot itself was fun n well executed, it just didn’t get me super invested. the writing was alright, i suppose? idk i didn’t really pay attention to it icl 🧍🏼♀️
also the ending? so many conflicting feelings. on one hand, yes it makes sense. on the other, no i hate it.
so mainly just a quick thriller, if you’re looking for something like that or wanting to get out of a slump. nothing special, nothing memorable, but also not a bad read.
thank you to netgalley & royal house publishing for the arc! all opinions are my own.
i wasn’t really hooked at any point in the book, maybe because i fell out of my thriller mood or maybe because i didn’t care about the characters. the premise is really interesting and the plot itself was fun n well executed, it just didn’t get me super invested. the writing was alright, i suppose? idk i didn’t really pay attention to it icl 🧍🏼♀️
also the ending? so many conflicting feelings. on one hand, yes it makes sense. on the other, no i hate it.
so mainly just a quick thriller, if you’re looking for something like that or wanting to get out of a slump. nothing special, nothing memorable, but also not a bad read.
thank you to netgalley & royal house publishing for the arc! all opinions are my own.
katiejjjane's review
5.0
i feel very lucky to have been able to read an ARC of this. i thoroughly enjoyed it. i read it in one sitting and although its a quick read, i really loved reece and her story and i'm very happy with the with the way it all played out for her!! i always worry there won’t be any background/detail to characters in shorter novels but i could completely empathise with reece and enjoyed exploring her relationships and her truth.
vesperity's review
3.0
I recently just finished reading "Sun Don't Shine." I found it to be an okay read.
The story follows a young girl who has secrets and rules to follow. She thinks she is on the run from the "bad guys" as her father puts it. She struggles with who she is and everything around her. She has so many questions and no answers from all the lies she is being given. She goes on a journey to find out the truth.
Overall, it was an okay read. I felt the pacing was a bit uneven. There were moments where the narrative felt rushed, and I wished for more development in certain plot points and characters like Shawn.
Despite this, "Sun Don't Shine" is a good novella that explores themes of family, identity, and resilience. While it had its flaws, it is an engaging read that will leave you thinking long after you turn the final page.
Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read "Sun Don't Shine."
The story follows a young girl who has secrets and rules to follow. She thinks she is on the run from the "bad guys" as her father puts it. She struggles with who she is and everything around her. She has so many questions and no answers from all the lies she is being given. She goes on a journey to find out the truth.
Overall, it was an okay read. I felt the pacing was a bit uneven. There were moments where the narrative felt rushed, and I wished for more development in certain plot points and characters like Shawn.
Despite this, "Sun Don't Shine" is a good novella that explores themes of family, identity, and resilience. While it had its flaws, it is an engaging read that will leave you thinking long after you turn the final page.
Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read "Sun Don't Shine."
adrihean's review
2.0
“Sun Don’t Shine” by Crissa-Jean Chappell is about Reece, a sixteen-year-old girl, who was kidnapped as a child by her father. Her life is about going from place to place, dumpster diving, stealing and never getting close to anyone. When she meets Shawn, her life spirals when the secrets everyone is keeping are starting to come out.
The book was super slow, but it was interesting in concept. It is very Stockholm syndrome with her father. It is a very short book and quick read. I liked the social issues in the book like homelessness, neglect, poverty, etc. I gave the book a 2 out of 5 stars, not bad but way too slow and mundane for my taste.
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