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taylorg_1005's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
emilyjacy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
best book ever!
erikalikesbools's review against another edition
5.0
I need book 3 right now. I need to know how Ky’s story ends.
beautynherbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, I forgot how much I love this series. The whole ‘teen detective’ thing works perfectly, and is in no way cheesy or dumbed down because it is from a female perspective. Everything about this book was perfectly timed and broke down the events that occurred in both the previous book and this one, while still having the consistant need to prove that Kylene’s father is innocent.
This was one heck of a ride. This book picks up right where the last novel ended, so it does flash back to previous events. The characters are more present, and I feel that we get to know some of them a bit better. Garrett is still the sweetest, Agent Dawson is the perfect young FBI agent that I would love to read more about, and AJ is trying to fix everything, and Tabby (my fav Canadian) is still her perky self.
This is fast-paced and will have you sitting on the edge of your seat to find out who is the one hiding the dark secrets. Which, just so you are aware, I didn’t guess at first. After concluding, I am really really hoping for there to be a third book, because it does end on a slight cliffhanger.
If you enjoy thrilling reads that involve a little creep factor that will send chills down your arm, I highly reccomend this!
This was one heck of a ride. This book picks up right where the last novel ended, so it does flash back to previous events. The characters are more present, and I feel that we get to know some of them a bit better. Garrett is still the sweetest, Agent Dawson is the perfect young FBI agent that I would love to read more about, and AJ is trying to fix everything, and Tabby (my fav Canadian) is still her perky self.
This is fast-paced and will have you sitting on the edge of your seat to find out who is the one hiding the dark secrets. Which, just so you are aware, I didn’t guess at first. After concluding, I am really really hoping for there to be a third book, because it does end on a slight cliffhanger.
If you enjoy thrilling reads that involve a little creep factor that will send chills down your arm, I highly reccomend this!
sheilamarie89's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed this book, although I was hoping for a little more when it came to the plot.
I was shipping a relationship that didn't happen.
I was left wanting more, I really hope there will be a squeal.
I was shipping a relationship that didn't happen.
I was left wanting more, I really hope there will be a squeal.
booksandpops4000's review against another edition
4.0
*I got this book for review from the publisher*
I really did enjoy the sequel book to this series. I really was enjoyed both the smaller mystery but also the larger mystery focused on Kaylene dad. I really did like all the friendship. dynamics that were developed. I will i am a sucker for blast from the past romance and I am likening the unlikely ship of A.J and Keylene. I thought the smaller mystery was super well crafted and hard to predict. I found the read to be super fast pace read. As the for the lead character she is def a antihero but she is growing on me and I really am excited to read more books in this series. I also would say if you like series like 13 reasons why and Veronica mars, this might be a good series to check out!
I really did enjoy the sequel book to this series. I really was enjoyed both the smaller mystery but also the larger mystery focused on Kaylene dad. I really did like all the friendship. dynamics that were developed. I will i am a sucker for blast from the past romance and I am likening the unlikely ship of A.J and Keylene. I thought the smaller mystery was super well crafted and hard to predict. I found the read to be super fast pace read. As the for the lead character she is def a antihero but she is growing on me and I really am excited to read more books in this series. I also would say if you like series like 13 reasons why and Veronica mars, this might be a good series to check out!
carleneinspired's review against another edition
4.0
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Veronica Mars, I mean Kylene Danners, is back! It took me a lot longer to get into Don't Say a Word than the previous novel, Dare You To Lie, but somewhere at 45% I was suddenly all in. Once the story started clicking in place for me, mixing the overarching story line, the previous novel's plot, and the present's together, I got where things were going. Kylene is no typical high school student and her high school is no typical high school. Sure, there's the jocks and the outcasts and the teachers too into their status, but then there's the girls working in prostitution and an undercover student too. The novel takes place right after the previous, so there's no time jump to adjust to and Amber Lynn Natusch did the suspense lovers right by making her characters continue to recover from the events through out this novel. Thank you. Kylene is banged up, mentally scarred, and just as determined as ever. She continues to be stubborn, witty, and quite the smart A, but she sure is an entertaining character.
In Don't Say a Word Kylene has to finally switch back into her role as student, daughter, granddaughter, and friend. Of course, no one can stop her from helping Agent Dawson out on his case so the secrets, sneaking around, and crime solving continues on. Drug issues are a thing of a past, now they're taking on prostitution and Kylene's name just might be at the top of the list. It's twisted, fast-paced, and yet still has just the right amount of high school drama. We get some more details on her father's case as well, just enough to keep us hanging until the next release though.
Amber Lynn Natusch's Hometown Antihero series is the perfect mystery suspense series for NA readers. It's what I would have liked in high school and college, and it definitely continues to fit the bill for me in my late twenties. It's got the right amount of humor, age appropriate drama, and all the suspense a young Nancy Drew could want.
ARC provided.
Veronica Mars, I mean Kylene Danners, is back! It took me a lot longer to get into Don't Say a Word than the previous novel, Dare You To Lie, but somewhere at 45% I was suddenly all in. Once the story started clicking in place for me, mixing the overarching story line, the previous novel's plot, and the present's together, I got where things were going. Kylene is no typical high school student and her high school is no typical high school. Sure, there's the jocks and the outcasts and the teachers too into their status, but then there's the girls working in prostitution and an undercover student too. The novel takes place right after the previous, so there's no time jump to adjust to and Amber Lynn Natusch did the suspense lovers right by making her characters continue to recover from the events through out this novel. Thank you. Kylene is banged up, mentally scarred, and just as determined as ever. She continues to be stubborn, witty, and quite the smart A, but she sure is an entertaining character.
In Don't Say a Word Kylene has to finally switch back into her role as student, daughter, granddaughter, and friend. Of course, no one can stop her from helping Agent Dawson out on his case so the secrets, sneaking around, and crime solving continues on. Drug issues are a thing of a past, now they're taking on prostitution and Kylene's name just might be at the top of the list. It's twisted, fast-paced, and yet still has just the right amount of high school drama. We get some more details on her father's case as well, just enough to keep us hanging until the next release though.
Amber Lynn Natusch's Hometown Antihero series is the perfect mystery suspense series for NA readers. It's what I would have liked in high school and college, and it definitely continues to fit the bill for me in my late twenties. It's got the right amount of humor, age appropriate drama, and all the suspense a young Nancy Drew could want.
ARC provided.
saschadarlington's review against another edition
5.0
4 1/2 stars
While reviewers suggest that Don’t Say a Word by Amber Lynn Natusch would appeal to viewers of Riverdale, I’m more likely to recommend this book for aficionados of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Veronica Mars. Ky Danners is next in line for snarky teenage, take-no-prisoners heroine.
What I didn’t know but quickly realized as I read, was that Don’t Say a Word is actually book two in the Hometown Antihero series. Natusch deftly filled in the blanks, but because I liked Don’t Say a Word so much, I will go back and read book one.
read more: https://saschadarlington.me/2019/09/17/review-of-dont-say-a-word/#.XYJVdyhKhPY
While reviewers suggest that Don’t Say a Word by Amber Lynn Natusch would appeal to viewers of Riverdale, I’m more likely to recommend this book for aficionados of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Veronica Mars. Ky Danners is next in line for snarky teenage, take-no-prisoners heroine.
What I didn’t know but quickly realized as I read, was that Don’t Say a Word is actually book two in the Hometown Antihero series. Natusch deftly filled in the blanks, but because I liked Don’t Say a Word so much, I will go back and read book one.
read more: https://saschadarlington.me/2019/09/17/review-of-dont-say-a-word/#.XYJVdyhKhPY
aryelweasley's review against another edition
5.0
As good as it's predecessor. This continuation of the Hometown Antihero series left me wanting more more more in the best way possible.
Plenty of mystery, a dash of romance, thrilling pace and a sassy protagonist equate to one fantastic read. Veronica Mars vibes are strong with this antihero and I absolutely love it.
Plenty of mystery, a dash of romance, thrilling pace and a sassy protagonist equate to one fantastic read. Veronica Mars vibes are strong with this antihero and I absolutely love it.