lauren_michelle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ciska's review against another edition
4.0
This book sets an atmosphere in the first pages. A girl being chased trough the woods. Soon you start to question which girl as more seem to be missing in the various stories developing in this book.
There is the part with the girls living in the boarding house back in the 50's. As all four girls get to tell their part of the story and how they experienced it you get a lot of information on how that period was. The voice are not really distinct but their stories are. There were some really scary parts in their stories. All four are easy to like and connect too.
Then there is the part with Fiona. On the search for the truth about her sisters dead she discovered some things that were neglected in the investigation. Getting tangled up in an even older case the police wont work on she starts this interesting investigation about the history of Idlewild Hall and what happened in those years. I liked how as a reader I was able to puzzle along with her mystery. I really enjoyed the way both stories touched too.
As the story developed I did get scared about all the story lines and if the 336 pages would be enough to get all the answers. There were two mysteries that needed solving, there were some ghosts questions that needed some explaining and obviously as a reader I had to know what happened with all the people in the story. Thankfully everything was tied up really nice in the end and the only warning I can give is that you wont be able to put this one down when you start reading.
There is the part with the girls living in the boarding house back in the 50's. As all four girls get to tell their part of the story and how they experienced it you get a lot of information on how that period was. The voice are not really distinct but their stories are. There were some really scary parts in their stories. All four are easy to like and connect too.
Then there is the part with Fiona. On the search for the truth about her sisters dead she discovered some things that were neglected in the investigation. Getting tangled up in an even older case the police wont work on she starts this interesting investigation about the history of Idlewild Hall and what happened in those years. I liked how as a reader I was able to puzzle along with her mystery. I really enjoyed the way both stories touched too.
As the story developed I did get scared about all the story lines and if the 336 pages would be enough to get all the answers. There were two mysteries that needed solving, there were some ghosts questions that needed some explaining and obviously as a reader I had to know what happened with all the people in the story. Thankfully everything was tied up really nice in the end and the only warning I can give is that you wont be able to put this one down when you start reading.
lauradevosx's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
how1710's review against another edition
4.0
Spooky supernatural thing going on that made some parts creepy. This wasn't a favorite and not one I would run out and recommend but it had some interesting characters. It jumps from present to the past with each chapter.
vanillabug's review against another edition
3.0
I am not really a thriller person but I enjoyed this one. A nice supernatural element to it as well. I was first introduced to the author from The Sun Down Motel after finding I really enjoyed the authors writing style. This had a pretty good plot and the characters were well thought out and you can find yourself wanting to make sure they will end up okay. I will continue to read this authors work
jkropik06's review against another edition
5.0
Read #27 of 2018.
5/5 Stars.
This is the 1st mystery/thriller I have given 5 stars to, and that's for good reason. This novel was amazing. I loved everything about it, the mystery, the characters, the setting... EVERYTHING.
Fiona was a likable (although slightly irritating) main character, and the 4 girls were all very root-able. The (abandoned) boarding school setting made for a creepy story, and the surprise paranormal element just added to that experience. I actually was creeped out at parts. That being said, Mary Hand's story-line was probably my favorite part.
This isn't the type of story that is riddled with plot twists, but you learn and discover along with the characters.
This review has been pretty sloppy, but let me end it by saying READ THE DAMN BOOK.
5/5 Stars.
This is the 1st mystery/thriller I have given 5 stars to, and that's for good reason. This novel was amazing. I loved everything about it, the mystery, the characters, the setting... EVERYTHING.
Fiona was a likable (although slightly irritating) main character, and the 4 girls were all very root-able. The (abandoned) boarding school setting made for a creepy story, and the surprise paranormal element just added to that experience. I actually was creeped out at parts. That being said, Mary Hand's story-line was probably my favorite part.
This isn't the type of story that is riddled with plot twists, but you learn and discover along with the characters.
This review has been pretty sloppy, but let me end it by saying READ THE DAMN BOOK.