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purpleronie's review against another edition
5.0
Good characters
Enjoyed this book, good detectives, good plot with plenty of possible suspects seeded through the story. Would read more of them.
Enjoyed this book, good detectives, good plot with plenty of possible suspects seeded through the story. Would read more of them.
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
Lindsay O’Neil has herself a guardian. He watches over her. Just to make sure Lindsay is aware that she is care for, her guardian leaves her presents in the form of murdered wife-beaters, with their left hands chopped off. The hands are then sent to Lindsay.
Lindsay’s estranged husband, detective Zack Kier is on the case. Zack has not seen Lindsay in about a year, though he is glad to see her again, he just wished it was under better circumstances. Lindsay and Zack team up to bring down her guardian. By doing so though, it will be exposing Lindsay’s past. In order to stop her guardian, Lindsay will have to let Zack back into her life both past and present.
The guardian is not happy that Lindsay does not appreciate her gifts. So he decides to go after Lindsay’s friends, to show her how much he really cares for her and that he and she are the only family she needs.
Lindsay is a good heroine. She is not afraid to face a killer straight on. Even when he is wearing his sunglasses, Zack oozes sex appeal. I’m Watching You is Mary Burton’s debut novel. I can tell you that having read both this novel and Dead Ringer, Mrs. Burton is a force to be reckoned with. She is a powerhouse when it comes to exhilarating suspense. For anyone who wants a new author to read, now is the best time to check out both of Mrs. Burton’s books with I’m Watching You and Dead Ringer.
Lindsay’s estranged husband, detective Zack Kier is on the case. Zack has not seen Lindsay in about a year, though he is glad to see her again, he just wished it was under better circumstances. Lindsay and Zack team up to bring down her guardian. By doing so though, it will be exposing Lindsay’s past. In order to stop her guardian, Lindsay will have to let Zack back into her life both past and present.
The guardian is not happy that Lindsay does not appreciate her gifts. So he decides to go after Lindsay’s friends, to show her how much he really cares for her and that he and she are the only family she needs.
Lindsay is a good heroine. She is not afraid to face a killer straight on. Even when he is wearing his sunglasses, Zack oozes sex appeal. I’m Watching You is Mary Burton’s debut novel. I can tell you that having read both this novel and Dead Ringer, Mrs. Burton is a force to be reckoned with. She is a powerhouse when it comes to exhilarating suspense. For anyone who wants a new author to read, now is the best time to check out both of Mrs. Burton’s books with I’m Watching You and Dead Ringer.
rissa83's review against another edition
3.0
Only complaint against this book would be how undeveloped the two main characters are. When a character is undeveloped (especially the main characters) you feel detached from them and you can't comprehend their actions. Although the storyline was unique, I still felt this book was mediocre.
vperr's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Stalking
On-page sexual assaultalx25's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
agkrob's review against another edition
4.0
This was really entertaining. The ending could have been all little more dramatic and a little less cheesy, but overall I liked the mystery and the romance.
lillian08's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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? No
3.5
tomaind's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really good suspense story. It kept me guessing throughout and I didn't figure out the killer until towards the end of the book. I look forward to reading more by this author.
thebooksitter's review against another edition
3.0
Overall a compelling read. I thought the plot line was fantastic, not only is it interesting but it also raises domestic abuse awareness. Zack is a likable character, he's a good cop and he accepts his faults. I wish we'd gotten more details about his undercover work just to better understand his struggles and the failed marriage. Lindsey is a strong woman who dedicates her life to helping others as a way to escape her dark past, while a noble cause, I also find it flawed. She pushes others to move on with their lives yet she holds on to her past and let's it affect her present life.
The book certainly has triggers. Rape, physical and emotional abuse.
The book certainly has triggers. Rape, physical and emotional abuse.
margenotbutter's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fairly typical crime thriller, I enjoyed it while I was reading it and I would read more by Mary Burton but I probably wouldn't re-read the book.
I thought Zack and Lindsay's relationship path was too predictable, I would have liked them to have slowly worked out their issues instead of overdramatising everything the other person did (though I suppose my way isn't as interesting for the masses!) Warwick and Zack's relationship was too antagonistic I thought - I didn't see how they could have worked together as partners as well as Burton said when Warwick clearly distrusted Zack so much. I understood the inclusion of Kendall, because the next book was about her, but at the same time it was a bit too much to keep bringing her in when Lindsay was meant to be the main character. I liked the side plot with Lindsay's roommate as I felt that added extra tension but I felt the end was a bit average -
I thought Zack and Lindsay's relationship path was too predictable, I would have liked them to have slowly worked out their issues instead of overdramatising everything the other person did (though I suppose my way isn't as interesting for the masses!) Warwick and Zack's relationship was too antagonistic I thought - I didn't see how they could have worked together as partners as well as Burton said when Warwick clearly distrusted Zack so much. I understood the inclusion of Kendall, because the next book was about her, but at the same time it was a bit too much to keep bringing her in when Lindsay was meant to be the main character. I liked the side plot with Lindsay's roommate as I felt that added extra tension but I felt the end was a bit average -