ariiiiready2read916's review against another edition
5.0
My Review ✨
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by @launger
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Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by @launger
#qotd: what is your dream vacation?
kileyglispie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Pedophilia, Miscarriage, and Rape
scott_thelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
There was so much going on. It was difficult to follow along sometimes.
jackiesreadingjourney's review against another edition
1.0
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Audio for this advanced audiobook copy, but truthfully I did not enjoy this. This story did not work for me or entertain me in any way.
This story is basically your usual locked room mystery in a cabin during a storm. Lots of different POVs, plenty of secrets being kept by each character, and a slew of unlikeable characters. However, they didn’t even actually arrive at the cabin until like 20% in I believe (could have been a little later), so a lot of the first 20% was information about our main character Hannah and things going on in her personal life as they’re preparing for this trip. We got to learn about some of her family drama and she’s suspecting her husband is cheating on her, so she’s dealing with feelings of insecurity and paranoia.
This book simply had too many POVs, and some of them genuinely did not feel necessary to the story. There’s Hannah, our main character and protector of her family, her best friend Cricket who’s main personality trait is that she’s a hot busty blonde and is “easy” and who is still in love with Hannah’s brother Michael. Michael, who goes by some other variation like Maeko - (without the text I’m not sure about the spelling) and Cricket have been broken up for years and he has since married someone else. His wife Liza is also one of the POVs, and then lastly we have the Pervy cabin owner, a suspicious woman who is Michael’s ex-assistant, and a young boy who ended up without a home when his mother is killed and we follow him as he grows up. Lots of different perspectives, but a ton that just didn’t seem to fit. There’s also a ton of side characters in the cabin and in flashbacks that were hard to follow.
Ultimately, nothing really happened until 40% in and even when things did start happening they were underwhelming. When the final reveal and twist happened I was so done with this book that I didn’t care. The plot was all over the place, and this could have been cut down a ton of pages and still would have been a fine story.
Perhaps I would have felt differently if I had the book instead of the audiobook. This book was also pretty dark and had some triggers such as rape in the plot.
All in all, I can’t really rate this more than 1 star. If this wasn’t an ARC I would have DNFed, but I don’t like to do that when I am gifted these books to read.
This story is basically your usual locked room mystery in a cabin during a storm. Lots of different POVs, plenty of secrets being kept by each character, and a slew of unlikeable characters. However, they didn’t even actually arrive at the cabin until like 20% in I believe (could have been a little later), so a lot of the first 20% was information about our main character Hannah and things going on in her personal life as they’re preparing for this trip. We got to learn about some of her family drama and she’s suspecting her husband is cheating on her, so she’s dealing with feelings of insecurity and paranoia.
This book simply had too many POVs, and some of them genuinely did not feel necessary to the story. There’s Hannah, our main character and protector of her family, her best friend Cricket who’s main personality trait is that she’s a hot busty blonde and is “easy” and who is still in love with Hannah’s brother Michael. Michael, who goes by some other variation like Maeko - (without the text I’m not sure about the spelling) and Cricket have been broken up for years and he has since married someone else. His wife Liza is also one of the POVs, and then lastly we have the Pervy cabin owner, a suspicious woman who is Michael’s ex-assistant, and a young boy who ended up without a home when his mother is killed and we follow him as he grows up. Lots of different perspectives, but a ton that just didn’t seem to fit. There’s also a ton of side characters in the cabin and in flashbacks that were hard to follow.
Ultimately, nothing really happened until 40% in and even when things did start happening they were underwhelming. When the final reveal and twist happened I was so done with this book that I didn’t care. The plot was all over the place, and this could have been cut down a ton of pages and still would have been a fine story.
Perhaps I would have felt differently if I had the book instead of the audiobook. This book was also pretty dark and had some triggers such as rape in the plot.
All in all, I can’t really rate this more than 1 star. If this wasn’t an ARC I would have DNFed, but I don’t like to do that when I am gifted these books to read.
chapterswithcheincle's review against another edition
3.0
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger
3/5⭐️
Three couples rent a cabin in the woods with gorgeous views, a hot tub, and a personal chef. A weekend getaway in a lavish cabin is just what this group of friends needs. Hannah, the new mom, is both excited and anxious to get away. Her brother Mako paid for everything but he seems to have an ulterior motive.
When they arrive at the cabin, the couples gawk at its massive size and beautiful architecture. A dangerous storm is looming and the guests feel like someone is watching them. Even the cabin’s host has an unsettling presence about him.
As the three couples settle in and the weather challenges them, one of the wives goes missing. Hannah’s dream weekend is turning into a nightmare. Under these terrifying circumstances, truths and secrets are revealed. Do these friends really know each other? Could one of their own be sabotaging their weekend?
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six is a classic locked-door mystery. I have stated before that these are my least favorite types of thrillers. I had high hopes for this one in the beginning, but then the plot turned cold for me. There are many POVs and two storylines, which was a little confusing. Overall, it held my attention and was fast-paced but some of the lavish explanations were too much in my opinion. Unger’s complex writing style still makes her one of my favorite thriller authors.
3/5⭐️
Three couples rent a cabin in the woods with gorgeous views, a hot tub, and a personal chef. A weekend getaway in a lavish cabin is just what this group of friends needs. Hannah, the new mom, is both excited and anxious to get away. Her brother Mako paid for everything but he seems to have an ulterior motive.
When they arrive at the cabin, the couples gawk at its massive size and beautiful architecture. A dangerous storm is looming and the guests feel like someone is watching them. Even the cabin’s host has an unsettling presence about him.
As the three couples settle in and the weather challenges them, one of the wives goes missing. Hannah’s dream weekend is turning into a nightmare. Under these terrifying circumstances, truths and secrets are revealed. Do these friends really know each other? Could one of their own be sabotaging their weekend?
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six is a classic locked-door mystery. I have stated before that these are my least favorite types of thrillers. I had high hopes for this one in the beginning, but then the plot turned cold for me. There are many POVs and two storylines, which was a little confusing. Overall, it held my attention and was fast-paced but some of the lavish explanations were too much in my opinion. Unger’s complex writing style still makes her one of my favorite thriller authors.
cameronestridge208's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Miscarriage, Suicide, Murder, Death, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
erikas_reads's review against another edition
2.0
Locked room thrillers are a go-to for me and I was really excited by the title and description of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six. Unfortunately this one was a miss for me. The book starts out at a family dinner where the older brother, Mako, is pushing this fancy vacation in the mountains for him, his wife, his sister and her husband, and his ex and her boyfriend. From then on, the book is told from the point of view of most of the family, plus another four characters.
It was difficult for me to get into because each chapter was either a different person or a different time. Even after finishing the book I'm not sure why some of these characters even needed to be included in the book at all. I read the first portion of the book quickly because I wanted to get to the ominous cabin trip. Once there, I lost most interest. It was pretty clear what was happening and I didn't really care about any of the characters since there were too many to get enough character development. Fans of a slower paced suspense novel might like this one, but it's definitely not the kind of twisty book that I'd stay up all night to finish.
It was difficult for me to get into because each chapter was either a different person or a different time. Even after finishing the book I'm not sure why some of these characters even needed to be included in the book at all. I read the first portion of the book quickly because I wanted to get to the ominous cabin trip. Once there, I lost most interest. It was pretty clear what was happening and I didn't really care about any of the characters since there were too many to get enough character development. Fans of a slower paced suspense novel might like this one, but it's definitely not the kind of twisty book that I'd stay up all night to finish.
kerasalwaysreading's review against another edition
5.0
I love friend group messy drama. This book has that in spades. These characters are simultaneously great and incredibly unlikable… How she manage that I have no idea, but I loved it. Aside from the actual bad dudes that do bad things I loved this group and their dynamic. Messy, messy, messy! This is told in multiple pov, LOVE that! Helps really bring the full perspective to the story.
We have three couples, Hannah and her husband, Bruce, her brother Mako and his wife Liza, and then Hannah’s bestie Cricket and her new beau Joshua… all spending the weekend at this gorgeous cabin with amazing amenities, with Mako generously footing the bill…
A storm is brewing, but that isn’t the only thing coming. Individuals with a solid plan to break up everything Hannah and her family has are approaching and it’s a fight for their lives to make it through the weekend.
This book went places I wasn’t expecting at all. There was some really far-fetched plot points but it literally ALL worked for me so freaking well. The twists, the turns, the betrayal and lies and secrets… this all propelled me into such a fun reading experience with a first time (for me) author.
We have three couples, Hannah and her husband, Bruce, her brother Mako and his wife Liza, and then Hannah’s bestie Cricket and her new beau Joshua… all spending the weekend at this gorgeous cabin with amazing amenities, with Mako generously footing the bill…
A storm is brewing, but that isn’t the only thing coming. Individuals with a solid plan to break up everything Hannah and her family has are approaching and it’s a fight for their lives to make it through the weekend.
This book went places I wasn’t expecting at all. There was some really far-fetched plot points but it literally ALL worked for me so freaking well. The twists, the turns, the betrayal and lies and secrets… this all propelled me into such a fun reading experience with a first time (for me) author.