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myrikle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
2.0
dblue236's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I picked this book up without realizing it was the third in a series, but I didn't find I had much trouble picking up the story since there was plenty of explanation of what had previously happened. I did feel the super fast pace made it a little difficult to really connect with the characters the way I wanted to, but that may also have been partly because I picked up in the middle of a series. Overall I enjoyed the story, though it wasn't necessarily anything groundbreaking. I will likely pick up the other books in the future and fill in the blanks that I missed by reading out of order and see if that makes a difference in how I felt about this one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness
wombat_88's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
brianneklodowski's review against another edition
4.0
This book grabbed my attention on the first page. After the first chapter, this book was a slow burn until the end where things got intense. I think I would have enjoyed this more if I would have read the first 2 books in the series. While this is a standalone book, I didn't feel very attached to the characters. I rated this as 4 stars because I rounded up from a 3.5. Overall, it was a quick read and I enjoyed the writing style.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
kmcintyre15's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! Already saved her other 2 books on my Amazon wish list!
maggielane12's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
princessleia4life's review against another edition
2.0
This book had an interesting premise but was hard to connect to. Not sure if because I read the last one first?
eclectictales's review against another edition
5.0
I was approved an ARC of this book by the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This review in its entirety was originally posted at my blog, eclectic tales: http://eclectictales.insanitysandwich.com/blog/2020/06/24/review-still-here/
Simply put, this book was a perfect ending to Clare’s story, the mystery turning this time to Malcolm’s past and his disappearance. Clare finds herself going to his town in Luna Bay in search for answers as well as piecing exactly who her enigmatic employer was and why he offered her the job when he did. There are so many twists and turns in this novel, you find yourself thinking and wondering what’s going on, how are the cases connected, who is telling the truth, and so forth…You’re basically with Clare, working with the information alongside her.
Clare’s anger and what happened to her, what she had endured, finally comes to its peak here. As the reader you can feel the frustration as she even lashes out on people who seem to be on her side. It’s understandable, of course, but the stakes are so high and the danger really closes in on her that you can see why her anger is erupting the way it does. This coupled with the plot itself leads to a very high adrenaline read; I always felt like she and the others are pressed fro time, that danger is ready to spring at Clare at any given moment.
Overall I really enjoyed Still Here, it brings all of the open story threads that started with Sill Mine to a head, and it was entertaining and thrilling from start to end. I can’t wait to read whatever Amy Stuart writes next, her books are intense and well-written. I highly recommend all of her books
Simply put, this book was a perfect ending to Clare’s story, the mystery turning this time to Malcolm’s past and his disappearance. Clare finds herself going to his town in Luna Bay in search for answers as well as piecing exactly who her enigmatic employer was and why he offered her the job when he did. There are so many twists and turns in this novel, you find yourself thinking and wondering what’s going on, how are the cases connected, who is telling the truth, and so forth…You’re basically with Clare, working with the information alongside her.
Clare’s anger and what happened to her, what she had endured, finally comes to its peak here. As the reader you can feel the frustration as she even lashes out on people who seem to be on her side. It’s understandable, of course, but the stakes are so high and the danger really closes in on her that you can see why her anger is erupting the way it does. This coupled with the plot itself leads to a very high adrenaline read; I always felt like she and the others are pressed fro time, that danger is ready to spring at Clare at any given moment.
Overall I really enjoyed Still Here, it brings all of the open story threads that started with Sill Mine to a head, and it was entertaining and thrilling from start to end. I can’t wait to read whatever Amy Stuart writes next, her books are intense and well-written. I highly recommend all of her books