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Secrets of a Serial Killer by Rosie Walker

abcgirl420's review against another edition

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Not in the right mindset for this-come back another day?

nixbix_reads's review against another edition

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4.0

Wow, this was a surprise! I did struggle at first with the focus changing from one character's story to another, but once I got into it, it was fine. It starts out slow & gradually builds - the last 20-30% was gripping! The ending was a little abrupt & unsatisfactory, but otherwise, I really enjoyed it.

Thanks to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter & NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.

stormlightreader's review against another edition

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3.0

Set in Lancashire, England. Secrets of a Serial Killer is told from multiple POVs. The intrigue and suspense were minimal and there wasn't much depth to any character. That said, it was a fast-paced palette cleanser, which is what I wanted. 

leahrebecca's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

phoebe_xx's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

emma_jade91's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No

2.5

the_sassy_bookworm's review

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4.0

This was a fun read. Well written. Held my interest. Just an enjoyable read overall.

bags_and_bookz's review

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3.0

Thank you Netgalley, Harpers Collins UK, One More Chapter and Rosie Walker for free e-Arc in return of my honest review.

It stars with a letter to student, as a legacy of teacher, nothing less but famous murderer. It is like a true crime and mystery at the same time. All of a sudden, a teenager and a couple of neighbor kids are involved in something terrible. Lost in an abandoned asylum with a serial killer on their heels it becomes a struggle for survival.

Overall, it is a good engaging story, quite a page turner. However, I cannot say there is much depth to any character, even the serial killer. The twist is unpredictable and quite interesting. The flow is fine, a bit confused at times. Rosie Walker narrates from few different perspectives and tries to show the story from different angles. I think she succeeded.

jessreadsbooks_'s review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

flyawaytinker's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0