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carolavanniftrik's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
amread's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-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
4.5
allyexa's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
I picked up this book from the library shelf after not having read any of the previous 9 (!) and fell right into it.
Don’t get me wrong, there are so many problems with it: every character is a trope, poor choices and unbelievable coincidences seem to move the plot forward, police are written as the saviors keeping us from unspeakable evil, and the killer gets his own POV chapters, which I never need. Not to mention that the main will they/ won’t they relationship is not one I’m too eager to root for.
But this is where all the tropes come to the rescue. As someone who grew up in 90s rom-coms and 2000s multi-season crime dramas, all the prolonged tension, horrible communication, and missed opportunities in the main relationship are almost comfortable to read about. Like watching old reruns on a sick day from work. Also, Josh Derwent seems all the more attractive, considering the absolute creeps that make up the rest of the male characters in the book.
And i thought the plot was handled deftly as well. Three different mysteries were being puzzled out in this book, and they all coalesced satisfactorily.
So, I don’t know. A fast read, entertaining, but not great.
6/15/24
Don’t get me wrong, there are so many problems with it: every character is a trope, poor choices and unbelievable coincidences seem to move the plot forward, police are written as the saviors keeping us from unspeakable evil, and the killer gets his own POV chapters, which I never need. Not to mention that the main will they/ won’t they relationship is not one I’m too eager to root for.
But this is where all the tropes come to the rescue. As someone who grew up in 90s rom-coms and 2000s multi-season crime dramas, all the prolonged tension, horrible communication, and missed opportunities in the main relationship are almost comfortable to read about. Like watching old reruns on a sick day from work. Also, Josh Derwent seems all the more attractive, considering the absolute creeps that make up the rest of the male characters in the book.
And i thought the plot was handled deftly as well. Three different mysteries were being puzzled out in this book, and they all coalesced satisfactorily.
So, I don’t know. A fast read, entertaining, but not great.
6/15/24
ylimehurst's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
cmdro's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
litwithleigh's review
4.0
Thank you Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. IYKYK, my reviews are always honest.
One sentence review: Half Kerrwent (Maeve Kerr + Josh Derwent) romance, half police procedural, all the vibes
SYNOPSIS
DS Maeve Kerr and DI Josh Derwent go undercover as a couple to get to the bottom of a missing person's case.
MY OPINION
Oh. my. I scrummed louder than I've ever scrummed before while reading this. I felt like I was 12 years old again reading Twilight for the first time; Kerrwent's chemistry had me in a TIZZY
One sentence review: Half Kerrwent (Maeve Kerr + Josh Derwent) romance, half police procedural, all the vibes
SYNOPSIS
DS Maeve Kerr and DI Josh Derwent go undercover as a couple to get to the bottom of a missing person's case.
MY OPINION
Oh. my. I scrummed louder than I've ever scrummed before while reading this. I felt like I was 12 years old again reading Twilight for the first time; Kerrwent's chemistry had me in a TIZZY
nicoles_library's review against another edition
2.0
This was a bit of a disappointment. It was a long read, even though the book isn't to lengthy. Just felt like it took forever. I wasn't really interested in what was going on and a lot of the crime/mystery plot was overshadowed by the romance. Which was mainly tension and a 'will they won't they'.
Did not enjoy
Did not enjoy
cin19's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
leona28's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.5
I love reading thriller books and the close by Jane Casey definitely does not disappoint! I bought this last year at the Ennis Book festival after hearing Jane Casey on a panel and I also loved her book The Killing Kind. The close is a Maeve Kerrigan mystery and is the tenth book in that series, however you don't have to have read the other ones to read this one. This was the first I picked up in this series and it definitely won't be my last as I enjoyed it so much! Definitely going to read the others!
The Close is set in Jellicoe Close a seemingly perfect suburban street - well kept houses with pristine lawns, perfect families and friendly neighbours. But there are dark secrets behind the nest front doors, including a hidden criminal. DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent go undercover as a couple housesitting for a friend in order to uncover the truth about the crimes in Jellicoe.
I loved Maeve and Josh in this! I loved their relationship and the will they won't they get together theme throughout! Such an engaging plot throughout with very enjoyable characters!Overall I really enjoyed this one and I'll definitely be picking up more of the Maeve Kerrigan series
The Close is set in Jellicoe Close a seemingly perfect suburban street - well kept houses with pristine lawns, perfect families and friendly neighbours. But there are dark secrets behind the nest front doors, including a hidden criminal. DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent go undercover as a couple housesitting for a friend in order to uncover the truth about the crimes in Jellicoe.
I loved Maeve and Josh in this! I loved their relationship and the will they won't they get together theme throughout! Such an engaging plot throughout with very enjoyable characters!Overall I really enjoyed this one and I'll definitely be picking up more of the Maeve Kerrigan series
arhoades99's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0