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starkva's review
5.0
Thanks BookSirens - this ARC was wonderful.
Charred Cedar: the ending was so unexpected to me! I loved the mixture of backstory with the present day too. This is the kind of story that Inside No. 9 would have a field day with.
Crime Scene: I thought I knew where this was going. The author is two for two on surprising me. Honestly, no notes.
I don't want to be spoiler-y so I'm going to stop the review here. Cracking little book.
Charred Cedar: the ending was so unexpected to me! I loved the mixture of backstory with the present day too. This is the kind of story that Inside No. 9 would have a field day with.
Crime Scene: I thought I knew where this was going. The author is two for two on surprising me. Honestly, no notes.
I don't want to be spoiler-y so I'm going to stop the review here. Cracking little book.
kate_303's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. MEN ARE INSANE! These men truly went mad from such simple starts until there was no turning back. Browning sets the scene in these short stories so well that you feel as if you are watching them unravel, but can’t stop the characters from making the wrong choices. Highly recommend for a short read!
hawke213x's review
5.0
This was a very interesting and fun read. The first part is well done, short, concise and in a way, funny. Mark yearning, essentially for an adventure made it rather endearing, and I can't think of the last time I read a story about treasure hunting. The second story made me laugh a little and of course I wasn't happy about what he did to Proberta, but she seemed the type not to mess with either. The writing was easy to follow and kept things moving forward, no dilly-dallying at all. Bethany Browning has definitely gotten my attention and a new fan. The chemistry between characters was well written and realistic, which I personally enjoy. Regardless, great read for those who are fans of short but well written fiction!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
indianaaugustauthor's review
3.0
ARC provided by BookSirens
While the writing for both stories was great, I found the stories to be a bit lacking when it came to the twists and turns. I guessed how both stories would end long before the endings. In the end, the stories were mildly entertaining but I have a feeling they won't stick with me.
While the writing for both stories was great, I found the stories to be a bit lacking when it came to the twists and turns. I guessed how both stories would end long before the endings. In the end, the stories were mildly entertaining but I have a feeling they won't stick with me.
shrikebait's review
5.0
Two Twisty Tales, indeed!
Browning does a fantastic job of creating a cohesive book from two different stories. Men going mad is far from the only shared theme between these tales. The descent into madness is quick on paper, but does not feel rushed. Each story has plenty of well-placed exposition to explain how each man reaches and, ultimately, plummets past the edge of reason.
This quick read has piqued my interest in Browning's other work. I'd say this was a delightful introduction.
Thank you for the chance to read this book for free. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
Browning does a fantastic job of creating a cohesive book from two different stories. Men going mad is far from the only shared theme between these tales. The descent into madness is quick on paper, but does not feel rushed. Each story has plenty of well-placed exposition to explain how each man reaches and, ultimately, plummets past the edge of reason.
This quick read has piqued my interest in Browning's other work. I'd say this was a delightful introduction.
Thank you for the chance to read this book for free. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
scearceka's review
4.0
I really enjoyed both of these stories, for different reasons, though the ending for each one was a twist that I didn't see coming. They're both short yet full of detail and character development, which can be difficult to do in so few pages. I will definitely be reading more by this author!
4.5 stars
**I received an advance review copy from BookSirens and am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and comments contained within are my own.**
4.5 stars
**I received an advance review copy from BookSirens and am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and comments contained within are my own.**
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