rockguitar's review against another edition
5.0
Will Trent is a remarkably compelling character. This book was a little more challenging to read upfront for me, because I spent some time trying to piece through what I didn't already know about the setting and its characters, since I haven't read Slaughter's Grant County series. But since the people have changed so much since (and as a direct result of) the events of the final Grant County book, Slaughter did a good job describing it to her readers. The mystery in this one was captivating and the character development was great. It was particularly cool to see Will in the unfamiliar territory of Grant County and to see how it all affected Sara. Just a great book. I tend to break up books in the same series so that my brain has a better chance at keeping the entries separate from each other, but now I just want to binge read through the rest of the existing Will Trent books.
krisreadseverything's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
brittwake22's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
katiecoleridge_'s review against another edition
5.0
Awesome writer literally is my favourite crime writer out there to this day! Well written great read through and through! Enjoyed the book and enjoyed the whole series! She’s got a way with writing that keeps you hooked throughout! Enjoyed ever second of reading this and the series!
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
Will be rereading in the future and will post review at that time.
ktxx22's review against another edition
3.0
One of those thrillers that take 16 years to get even remotely thrilling. I really wanted to like this book more than I did considering Slaughter’s large following of readers, but this book is only Ohkk. The characters were all basically shitty people, except for 2 of them. And the twist in the end was not good. Because of that it’s gonna be 3/5 from me. Definitely a page turner in those last 100 pages, but it wasn’t anything special.
alexabookish's review against another edition
3.0
this has been my least favorite so far. it probably all comes back to Lena. i hated her in the grant county series, but i did see some growth since the last time we saw her. i still don’t like her but she finally started taking responsibility and feeling remorse for things she did. this book was also just painful because, being set in grant county, there was a lot of Jeffrey talk and i’m just not ready for that. i probably never will be. i still cry almost every time he’s mentioned (i’m not joking. i genuinely shed tears).
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Broken
4 Stars
Sara Linton returns to Grant County for the Thanksgiving holiday. When the body of a young girl is pulled from the lake and another young man dies in police custody, she requests GBI assistance and Will Trent is sent to investigate.
The character development is the main focus of the story. Will's skills as an investigator are at the fore, yet it is his deepening friendship with and growing attraction to Sara that is the real highlight. Sara, herself, finally makes the bittersweet decision to put her love for Jeffrey in the past and move forward with her life. There are also updates on Lena Adams, who is as irritating as ever, and the twist that she is now involved with has a very icky feel to it.
The mystery is interesting enough although underdeveloped. In hindsight, there are several clues interspersed throughout, but not enough to actually figure out the who-dun-it. The climax and resolution also feel very rushed.
In sum, another great installment in the series and I'm looking forward to the next one.
4 Stars
Sara Linton returns to Grant County for the Thanksgiving holiday. When the body of a young girl is pulled from the lake and another young man dies in police custody, she requests GBI assistance and Will Trent is sent to investigate.
The character development is the main focus of the story. Will's skills as an investigator are at the fore, yet it is his deepening friendship with and growing attraction to Sara that is the real highlight. Sara, herself, finally makes the bittersweet decision to put her love for Jeffrey in the past and move forward with her life. There are also updates on Lena Adams, who is as irritating as ever, and the twist that she is now involved with
Spoiler
Jeffrey's son, JaredThe mystery is interesting enough although underdeveloped. In hindsight, there are several clues interspersed throughout, but not enough to actually figure out the who-dun-it. The climax and resolution also feel very rushed.
In sum, another great installment in the series and I'm looking forward to the next one.
renry's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0