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thebooksuccubus's review against another edition
5.0
Jennifer does it again...You cant go wrong with a murder, a girl with amnesia, and a childhood best friend turned great looking guy with great personality. And WOW twist ending last 30 pages throws you for a loop, but every page is great,
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
This book as just wow, wow and wow. It dragged me in immediately with how it started.
Poor Samantha, coming back to a life she doesn't know about, she doesn't even want anymore. I really disliked her friends and her boyfriend. Sure she was just as bad back then, when she got those friends, but now she is different.
I must say I loved this Samamtha, and I was kind of glad that she didn't get her memories back in one go, but instead it takes a whole book and even then... I loved how instead of just falling back with the group, she stuck to her new self and talked to everyone, didn't bitch and behaved like a model citizen.
Scott and Julie were wonderful characters, I especially loved Scott and how protective he was and how much he tried to be there for his sister. I was really cheering for him at a lot of moments.
Then we have the childhood friend (sorry he is quite forgettable and I forgot his name), for whom Samantha gets a big crush. And we get to one of the points of the book I didn't like. She was literally drooling every time she saw him, she had to mention a part that she liked, and I can tell you, that starts to get annoying after 3 times. After that, I was like: "Yeah we know you love the boy and want to get in his pants, now stop drooling and do something about it!!"
There was enough mystery in the book, also some scary things that really scared the wits out of me. Like when we see Cassie, or the whole note thing, or several other things.
Then we got the best part yet, the ending. Let's just say, I didn't see that one coming. I had my suspicions on other characters, and while I was slightly suspicious of this one, I didn't think they would do it.
There are various plot twists in the story which makes everything even better!
Would I recommend this book? Yes. Yes I would.
Poor Samantha, coming back to a life she doesn't know about, she doesn't even want anymore. I really disliked her friends and her boyfriend. Sure she was just as bad back then, when she got those friends, but now she is different.
I must say I loved this Samamtha, and I was kind of glad that she didn't get her memories back in one go, but instead it takes a whole book and even then... I loved how instead of just falling back with the group, she stuck to her new self and talked to everyone, didn't bitch and behaved like a model citizen.
Scott and Julie were wonderful characters, I especially loved Scott and how protective he was and how much he tried to be there for his sister. I was really cheering for him at a lot of moments.
Then we have the childhood friend (sorry he is quite forgettable and I forgot his name), for whom Samantha gets a big crush. And we get to one of the points of the book I didn't like. She was literally drooling every time she saw him, she had to mention a part that she liked, and I can tell you, that starts to get annoying after 3 times. After that, I was like: "Yeah we know you love the boy and want to get in his pants, now stop drooling and do something about it!!"
There was enough mystery in the book, also some scary things that really scared the wits out of me. Like when we see Cassie, or the whole note thing, or several other things.
Then we got the best part yet, the ending. Let's just say, I didn't see that one coming. I had my suspicions on other characters, and while I was slightly suspicious of this one, I didn't think they would do it.
There are various plot twists in the story which makes everything even better!
Would I recommend this book? Yes. Yes I would.
magencorrie's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars!
My thoughts:
Words, words escape me. I can’t really articulate just how much I really enjoyed Don’t Look Back. It really did blow me out to the water. Of course the writing style was brilliant; I was really able to get lost in the world Jennifer created. But what I think was the aspect that really made me enjoy it so much was the thrilling twists, gripping characters, and a story-line I really didn’t see coming. Yeah, I was able to figure out a few of the plot twist, but that didn’t lessen the amazing factor of this book at all!
Don’t Look Back is filled with some captivating characters. What I loved about Sam is that she isn’t the usual kind of heroine that Jennifer writes. Now, she definitely wasn’t a meek girl, she is very much headstrong and determined. That was something I really loved about her. When she gets thrown into this crazy mess and nothing adds up, plus her memories are a no show, it’s to be expected that one would be scared or fearful. Sam did show that fear, but it was her fear that also made her feel very much real. I also liked that she was determined, no matter the fears (and she had quite a few) stood in her way, Sam kept going.
Carson was another character I just couldn’t help but really fall for. Jennifer knows how to write some swoony boys. Carson was no exception. But what I enjoyed about him is the very complicated and intricate relationship with Sam. Through the book I definitely saw a lot between them, they had quite a past, and I loved watching them grow. Carson really helped Sam and I enjoyed that no matter what, even when she doubted herself, he never doubted her and stayed by her side.
There is quite a roundup of characters in this book. Each diverse and each have their own story. I definitely loved Sam’s brother and his girlfriend! Scott was interesting and I did enjoy seeing him in the story. He was a great aspect to it and a good character for Sam to have in her life. Now, not every character is who they seem, but that was the fun part in the book. Who is real and who isn’t. I enjoyed dissecting the characters and trying to figure out all the mysteries that kept building up, trying to figure out who really killed Cassie and hurt Sam.
The pacing was absolutely perfect in my opinion. It flowed perfectly with the series of events and everything happened gradually. The plot building was gripping and the twists just kept coming! Half the time I never even suspected them. Jennifer knows how to write a thriller, leaving you second guessing the theories you create and the characters. I also loved watching the characters grow and develop; loved watching them slowly unravel the dangerous mysteries around them.
And the book wouldn't be a JLA book if there wasn't romance. What I loved about the romance in this one is that it wasn't the main factor of the book. But it was sweet and definitely pulled at my heartstrings.
I knew I was going to love this book, it's JLA for crying out loud, but I didn't think it would be so beyond epic! It was filled with a great amount of mystery, wonderful plot twists that had me on the edge of my sit, and a beautiful romance. Don't Look Back was such a great read and one that kept me glued to the pages. I definitely recommend this one to JLA lovers and to those who love a really good gripping thriller!
My thoughts:
Words, words escape me. I can’t really articulate just how much I really enjoyed Don’t Look Back. It really did blow me out to the water. Of course the writing style was brilliant; I was really able to get lost in the world Jennifer created. But what I think was the aspect that really made me enjoy it so much was the thrilling twists, gripping characters, and a story-line I really didn’t see coming. Yeah, I was able to figure out a few of the plot twist, but that didn’t lessen the amazing factor of this book at all!
Don’t Look Back is filled with some captivating characters. What I loved about Sam is that she isn’t the usual kind of heroine that Jennifer writes. Now, she definitely wasn’t a meek girl, she is very much headstrong and determined. That was something I really loved about her. When she gets thrown into this crazy mess and nothing adds up, plus her memories are a no show, it’s to be expected that one would be scared or fearful. Sam did show that fear, but it was her fear that also made her feel very much real. I also liked that she was determined, no matter the fears (and she had quite a few) stood in her way, Sam kept going.
Carson was another character I just couldn’t help but really fall for. Jennifer knows how to write some swoony boys. Carson was no exception. But what I enjoyed about him is the very complicated and intricate relationship with Sam. Through the book I definitely saw a lot between them, they had quite a past, and I loved watching them grow. Carson really helped Sam and I enjoyed that no matter what, even when she doubted herself, he never doubted her and stayed by her side.
There is quite a roundup of characters in this book. Each diverse and each have their own story. I definitely loved Sam’s brother and his girlfriend! Scott was interesting and I did enjoy seeing him in the story. He was a great aspect to it and a good character for Sam to have in her life. Now, not every character is who they seem, but that was the fun part in the book. Who is real and who isn’t. I enjoyed dissecting the characters and trying to figure out all the mysteries that kept building up, trying to figure out who really killed Cassie and hurt Sam.
The pacing was absolutely perfect in my opinion. It flowed perfectly with the series of events and everything happened gradually. The plot building was gripping and the twists just kept coming! Half the time I never even suspected them. Jennifer knows how to write a thriller, leaving you second guessing the theories you create and the characters. I also loved watching the characters grow and develop; loved watching them slowly unravel the dangerous mysteries around them.
And the book wouldn't be a JLA book if there wasn't romance. What I loved about the romance in this one is that it wasn't the main factor of the book. But it was sweet and definitely pulled at my heartstrings.
I knew I was going to love this book, it's JLA for crying out loud, but I didn't think it would be so beyond epic! It was filled with a great amount of mystery, wonderful plot twists that had me on the edge of my sit, and a beautiful romance. Don't Look Back was such a great read and one that kept me glued to the pages. I definitely recommend this one to JLA lovers and to those who love a really good gripping thriller!
roseleaf24's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Death, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Blood
nahlaaly56's review against another edition
4.0
I knew what the twist was going to be very early on, but I still enjoyed the journey to get there. It still managed to be thrilling. Would I have preferred for it to be better concealed? Sure! But I still wasn't disappointed.
hjalte's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I just loved the suspense! I had so many theories how this could go and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Very captivating!
julsyx's review against another edition
4.0
Un 4,5.
Leédela. Solo leédla.
Como siempre, Jennifer L. Armentrout me ha vuelto a fascinar de una manera que me ha llenado el corazón.
Desde que me leí la saga Lux, simplemente supe que esta iba a ser una de mis escritoras favoritas.
Esta vez, Jennifer nos presenta una novela que nos cuenta la vida de Sam, una chica que desapareció con su mejor amiga, Cassie, pero días después aparece vivita y coleando aunque, hay un inconveniente y es que ha perdido la memoria y no tiene ni idea de absolutamente nada. Al parecer, antes de perder la memoria era la típica niña pija y popular con un novio perfecto y unas amigas que querían ser como ella y ahora que no se acuerda de nada, ve la oportunidad de empezar de nuevo aunque, primero quiere descubrir qué pasó con Cassie y la noche en la que desaparecieron. Pero no lo tendrá muy fácil.
La verdad es que me estaba haciendo falta un buen libro de misterio y la autora, como siempre, ha sabido complacerme.
Para empezar, me encanta como narra Sam la segunda vida que está viviendo ya que prácticamente no se acuerda de nada y siente que lo está haciendo todo por primera vez aunque no es así. Me ha gustado bastante este personaje y la manera en que pensaba. La autora ha sabido llevar muy bien el tema de la amnesia de Sam y como conducir su vida desde ahí.
Otro personaje que me ha gustado mucho es Carson. Fue nada más aparecer en el libro y ya sabía que me iba a encantar. Desde como lo describen a su personalidad.
En cuanto a Cassie, solo la llegamos a conocer mediante flashbacks y aun así, creo que no llegué a entenderla mucho y a meterme en su piel, pero me resultó bastante intrigante como persona.
Respecto al misterio, me pareció genial como Armentrout creó esta novela porque, que yo sepa, no he visto más que novelas paranormales en su repertorio y creo que el cambio lo ha llevado bastante bien.
La historia me dejó enganchada desde el principio hasta el final y no hubo ni un solo momento en el que me llegara a parecer tediosa o aburrida.
Para ser un libro tan corto, (en mi opinión) me pareció que nos cuentan un montón de cosas en tan pocas páginas, pero eso no se me hizo ningún problema. En cada página sucedía una cosa que te dejaba intrigada por saber la verdad y cada vez me entraban más ganas de llegar al final solo para entender todo lo que estaba pasando.
El final, podemos decir que no me lo esperaba. Normalmente, en los libros de misterio siempre apunto a la persona menos sospechosa o que menos se espera que sea el culpable porque, a veces incluso estoy en lo cierto y dedico unos minutos para alabarme mentalmente por ser tan inteligente. Pero para mi sorpresa no me pasó con este libro. Solo lo sospeché cuando lo desvelaron y fue bastante sorprendente.
En fin, que Cuidado, no mires atrás es una novela que me ha mantenido enganchada desde el principio hasta el final y que es una pena que se haya acabado, pero no dudaré en leerme más libros de esta autora porque en serio que me encanta la manera en la que escribe y como me llega a atrapar de lleno en la lectura. La recomiendo mucho para las personas que quieran una historia que contenga un poco de todo pero sobretodo un buen misterio.
Leédela. Solo leédla.
Como siempre, Jennifer L. Armentrout me ha vuelto a fascinar de una manera que me ha llenado el corazón.
Desde que me leí la saga Lux, simplemente supe que esta iba a ser una de mis escritoras favoritas.
Esta vez, Jennifer nos presenta una novela que nos cuenta la vida de Sam, una chica que desapareció con su mejor amiga, Cassie, pero días después aparece vivita y coleando aunque, hay un inconveniente y es que ha perdido la memoria y no tiene ni idea de absolutamente nada. Al parecer, antes de perder la memoria era la típica niña pija y popular con un novio perfecto y unas amigas que querían ser como ella y ahora que no se acuerda de nada, ve la oportunidad de empezar de nuevo aunque, primero quiere descubrir qué pasó con Cassie y la noche en la que desaparecieron. Pero no lo tendrá muy fácil.
La verdad es que me estaba haciendo falta un buen libro de misterio y la autora, como siempre, ha sabido complacerme.
Para empezar, me encanta como narra Sam la segunda vida que está viviendo ya que prácticamente no se acuerda de nada y siente que lo está haciendo todo por primera vez aunque no es así. Me ha gustado bastante este personaje y la manera en que pensaba. La autora ha sabido llevar muy bien el tema de la amnesia de Sam y como conducir su vida desde ahí.
Otro personaje que me ha gustado mucho es Carson. Fue nada más aparecer en el libro y ya sabía que me iba a encantar. Desde como lo describen a su personalidad.
En cuanto a Cassie, solo la llegamos a conocer mediante flashbacks y aun así, creo que no llegué a entenderla mucho y a meterme en su piel, pero me resultó bastante intrigante como persona.
Respecto al misterio, me pareció genial como Armentrout creó esta novela porque, que yo sepa, no he visto más que novelas paranormales en su repertorio y creo que el cambio lo ha llevado bastante bien.
La historia me dejó enganchada desde el principio hasta el final y no hubo ni un solo momento en el que me llegara a parecer tediosa o aburrida.
Para ser un libro tan corto, (en mi opinión) me pareció que nos cuentan un montón de cosas en tan pocas páginas, pero eso no se me hizo ningún problema. En cada página sucedía una cosa que te dejaba intrigada por saber la verdad y cada vez me entraban más ganas de llegar al final solo para entender todo lo que estaba pasando.
El final, podemos decir que no me lo esperaba. Normalmente, en los libros de misterio siempre apunto a la persona menos sospechosa o que menos se espera que sea el culpable porque, a veces incluso estoy en lo cierto y dedico unos minutos para alabarme mentalmente por ser tan inteligente. Pero para mi sorpresa no me pasó con este libro. Solo lo sospeché cuando lo desvelaron y fue bastante sorprendente.
En fin, que Cuidado, no mires atrás es una novela que me ha mantenido enganchada desde el principio hasta el final y que es una pena que se haya acabado, pero no dudaré en leerme más libros de esta autora porque en serio que me encanta la manera en la que escribe y como me llega a atrapar de lleno en la lectura. La recomiendo mucho para las personas que quieran una historia que contenga un poco de todo pero sobretodo un buen misterio.
carleighdipasquale's review against another edition
4.0
*4.5 stars*
This was my first Jennifer L. Armentrout book and I'm happy to say that I enjoyed it immensely.;) The writing was fabulous, the story suspenseful, and the romance lovely.;) I didn't feel that any of the characters were under developed and I loved reading about all of them. The ending was well executed leaving me with my blown mind. I could hardly put this book down and I look forward to reading some of the author's other work someday!;)
This was my first Jennifer L. Armentrout book and I'm happy to say that I enjoyed it immensely.;) The writing was fabulous, the story suspenseful, and the romance lovely.;) I didn't feel that any of the characters were under developed and I loved reading about all of them. The ending was well executed leaving me with my blown mind. I could hardly put this book down and I look forward to reading some of the author's other work someday!;)
iyaa's review against another edition
5.0
Now this my friends, is how you write an entertaining thriller.
Getting my hands on this one, I had low expectations because of all the past thrillers I've read that disappointed me. While this was sorta short for me, the plot made up for it. This took me out of my reading slump and for that I am grateful.
What i liked:
1. FINALLY A HOT AND LOVABLE MALE LEAD. CARSON, I LOVE YOU.
2. A sweet main character, although quite dull and tedious sometimes. While Carson would definitely be a character I'd remember, there was nothing too special about Samantha, but she was still nice and sweet and I liked her character development.
3. I liked the relationship she had with her brother, who I loved, a lot. Julie was also really cute and adorable too.
4. There's nothing too special about this book but I love how [a:Jennifer L. Armentrout|4476934|Jennifer L. Armentrout|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1552568126p2/4476934.jpg]'s writing makes up for it. She can write a basic plot but still make it entertaining and fun.
While I predicted the killer almost immediately, I liked how I was still engrossed with all the characters and the plot. Definitely a great work by the author.
Getting my hands on this one, I had low expectations because of all the past thrillers I've read that disappointed me. While this was sorta short for me, the plot made up for it. This took me out of my reading slump and for that I am grateful.
What i liked:
1. FINALLY A HOT AND LOVABLE MALE LEAD. CARSON, I LOVE YOU.
2. A sweet main character, although quite dull and tedious sometimes. While Carson would definitely be a character I'd remember, there was nothing too special about Samantha, but she was still nice and sweet and I liked her character development.
3. I liked the relationship she had with her brother, who I loved, a lot. Julie was also really cute and adorable too.
4. There's nothing too special about this book but I love how [a:Jennifer L. Armentrout|4476934|Jennifer L. Armentrout|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1552568126p2/4476934.jpg]'s writing makes up for it. She can write a basic plot but still make it entertaining and fun.
While I predicted the killer almost immediately, I liked how I was still engrossed with all the characters and the plot. Definitely a great work by the author.