Reviews

Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra

abbby_6's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

llowery1208's review against another edition

5.0

I was scared, angry, and incredibly anxious while reading this book. It, of course, begins with a break-in. You can tell that from the summary. But what unfolded on the pages was so much more than I thought it was going to be. Told from the perspective of the mother, you witness an intruder in their house and all the events that come before and AFTER. I was not prepared for the after. It keeps you on your toes for the entire 350+ pages. And reading as a new mom? Don't you dare keep my kids from me. I will do whatever it takes.

katebeedot's review

dark tense fast-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? No

3.75

haleysneverendingtbr's review against another edition

4.0

Wow this book was amazing! I could NOT put it down. I stayed up late & got up early to finish it! I questioned the outcome the whole time and just really enjoyed reading this. Highly recommend!

maiafeliu's review

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

suomiali's review

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

chiquita203's review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

meeryluv's review

5.0

BRILLIANT so immersive insanely likeable despite her flaws main character I'm so sad I finished the book I want to keep reading it forever but it was gut wrenching I needed to know how it ended 

khubberman's review against another edition

4.0

Might bump to 5! This is a fast read and is definitely best read in only one or two sittings

kelley_beth's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This was deeply disappointing and unsatisfying. An attempt at a slow burn psychological thriller, but not well executed. Instead of feeling resonance with the female/mother plight, I felt like the author just constantly beat the topic over and over like a dead horse. It just felt so excessive and overdone and gave the book an annoying and whiny feeling rather than a feminine urge to take the patriarchy down.

The male characters were so incredibly one dimensional that it was comical. Even the female main character was unlikeable at best. I found her annoying and toxic.

No characters had names, just descriptions, which was an interesting choice, but I’m not sure what value it added… or if it did at all.