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bookdragonsdream's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
I feel the writing was not amazing, the constant change of character view was confusing and the concentration on life stories took 90% of their chapters rather than the case at hand it feels like the author was adamant he wanted 10 books from one story no matter how boring or unreadable it might make it
daisyreads31's review
Good first book
Really enjoyed this. Found it a really good interesting first book. Good storyline and very well written. Main character is definitely a likeable person
Really enjoyed this. Found it a really good interesting first book. Good storyline and very well written. Main character is definitely a likeable person
hera90's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.75
sarahs_bookish_life's review against another edition
4.0
Candles And Roses is the first novel in the DI McKay Series and as first novels to a new crime series goes, it’s a pretty darn good one.
McKay I took to straight away. I’m not sure if he is supposed to a bit of a tyrant or not, but I loved his character. Like a lot of crime detectives, his personal life is not the easiest of ones yet he doesn’t let it interfere with his work. He has great rapport with other members in the team and I for one think he would be great to work alongside.
When young women’s bodies turn up surrounded by candles and roses, it is obvious that McKay and his team have a serial killer on their hands. Why these particular women though is what the team are asking themselves as well as was I.
I had absolutely no clue as to who was behind the murders until it was there in front of me. There are quite a few possible suspects that I was constantly second guessing as to who it could be and totally got it wrong. It actually came as quite a shock when it was finally revealed. The author certainly knows how to play with his readers.
Candles And Roses is a gripping crime thriller that certainly kept me on my toes. With a likeable protagonist you can’t help but get drawn into his life and work and can’t wait to read more about McKay and his team.
My thanks to Bloodhound Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
McKay I took to straight away. I’m not sure if he is supposed to a bit of a tyrant or not, but I loved his character. Like a lot of crime detectives, his personal life is not the easiest of ones yet he doesn’t let it interfere with his work. He has great rapport with other members in the team and I for one think he would be great to work alongside.
When young women’s bodies turn up surrounded by candles and roses, it is obvious that McKay and his team have a serial killer on their hands. Why these particular women though is what the team are asking themselves as well as was I.
I had absolutely no clue as to who was behind the murders until it was there in front of me. There are quite a few possible suspects that I was constantly second guessing as to who it could be and totally got it wrong. It actually came as quite a shock when it was finally revealed. The author certainly knows how to play with his readers.
Candles And Roses is a gripping crime thriller that certainly kept me on my toes. With a likeable protagonist you can’t help but get drawn into his life and work and can’t wait to read more about McKay and his team.
My thanks to Bloodhound Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
daisyreads31's review against another edition
Good first book
Really enjoyed this. Found it a really good interesting first book. Good storyline and very well written. Main character is definitely a likeable person
Really enjoyed this. Found it a really good interesting first book. Good storyline and very well written. Main character is definitely a likeable person
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