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haleysversion's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Stalking, and Murder
lololovesthings's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? N/A
4.0
4 stars!
Megan Goldin's "Dark Corners" is a gripping, thrilling novel that I could not put down. It is fast-paced, extremely well written, intriguing, and kept me guessing until the very end. It's full of drama, death, and a unique commentary about podcasting, our society's obsession with true crime, and influencer culture. I hope there is going to be another Rachel Krall novel because I will absolutely read it. As Rachel attempts to discover what's going on with a soon to be released prisoner by the name of Terence Bailey and his possible connection to six murdered women. Bailey has never had one visitor in all the time he has been in prison, except for a few days before he set to be released when a van-life influencer named Madison Logan visits him. It's a race against the clock as the FBI ask for Rachel's help after she is roped into the case. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time I read this book. Please give us more Rachel Krall, Megan!!
Thank you to NetGalley, Megan Goldin, and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for my review.
Megan Goldin's "Dark Corners" is a gripping, thrilling novel that I could not put down. It is fast-paced, extremely well written, intriguing, and kept me guessing until the very end. It's full of drama, death, and a unique commentary about podcasting, our society's obsession with true crime, and influencer culture. I hope there is going to be another Rachel Krall novel because I will absolutely read it. As Rachel attempts to discover what's going on with a soon to be released prisoner by the name of Terence Bailey and his possible connection to six murdered women. Bailey has never had one visitor in all the time he has been in prison, except for a few days before he set to be released when a van-life influencer named Madison Logan visits him. It's a race against the clock as the FBI ask for Rachel's help after she is roped into the case. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time I read this book. Please give us more Rachel Krall, Megan!!
Thank you to NetGalley, Megan Goldin, and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for my review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
vickimarie2002's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love how Megan Goldin writes. You can sense all different real true crime stories woven into her stories. I think I preferred how she narrated the first book over this one, but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. I did enjoy that we had the mysterious ride share driver as a narrator, it gave it a little more thrill and mystery. Megan Goldin is a great thriller author though!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Physical abuse
mharris4074's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Stalking, Murder, and Abandonment
nicoleross7's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Addiction
soobooksalot's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
You don't need to read The Night Swim to enjoy Dark Corners - the twists are waiting and can be read as a standalone.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for my eARC for review!
Podcaster Rachel Krall is back, and even more famous since her coverage of the sexual assault case depicted in The Night Swim.
Rachel is asked by the FBI to meet with inmate Terrance Bailey, as her name came up during his meeting with visitor Maddison Logan. Maddison is an influencer and went missing after visiting the prison, and Rachel appears to be the next target.
I've seen some mixed reviews on this one, yet personally I enjoyed it, though not quiteas much as The Night Swim. There's a lot going on, from missing persons and murder investigations, a uniquely creepy rideshare driver, BuzzCom event for content creators, and Terrence Bailey's release back into society.
Recommended!
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for my eARC for review!
Podcaster Rachel Krall is back, and even more famous since her coverage of the sexual assault case depicted in The Night Swim.
Rachel is asked by the FBI to meet with inmate Terrance Bailey, as her name came up during his meeting with visitor Maddison Logan. Maddison is an influencer and went missing after visiting the prison, and Rachel appears to be the next target.
I've seen some mixed reviews on this one, yet personally I enjoyed it, though not quiteas much as The Night Swim. There's a lot going on, from missing persons and murder investigations, a uniquely creepy rideshare driver, BuzzCom event for content creators, and Terrence Bailey's release back into society.
Recommended!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Murder, and Alcohol
astoriareader's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
SYNOPSIS:
- Shortly after meeting with Terence Bailey, an inmate in a Florida prison, Maddison Logan, a popular #vanlife influencer, disappears. In the meeting, Rachel Krall’s name came up, so the FBI flies Rachel to Florida.
- Rachel is a popular true-crime podcaster, and she has made a name for herself in the podcasting world.
- Terence Bailey will be released in a few days. He is a suspected serial killer, but there’s no evidence to tie him to any of the killings. He went to jail when he was twenty-one years old, and now, he’s twenty-seven years old.
MY THOUGHTS
- I hadn’t read book 1 (Night Swim) before, but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything. It was good as a stand-alone book.
- I read this one in less than 24 hours, and I found myself thinking about it in the moments I put the book down.
- Really enjoyed the character development. Rachel is a capable, strong-willed, smart character.
- Multiple POVs, including Rachel’s, one scary dude, & a podcast transcript.
- Loved the ending and the many twists throughout that kept me in suspense
- I liked the romantic aspect in the book, but felt the chemistry between the characters.
- Excellent writing. Complex plot, but well-plotted and easy to follow.
- Short chapters, which I love.
- The commentary on influencers throughout was timely, observant, and interesting.
TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4.5 stars rounded to 5, as I finished in less than 24 hours. Solid thriller with a well-written, capable woman as the MC.
Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. It will be published on August 8, 2023.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Stalking and Death of parent
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is the kind of book you want to bring to the beach with you. It’s a pop thriller that’s easily bingeable and keeps your interest throughout. With a Daytona Beach setting, you can feel the sand beneath your toes and the humid heat seep through the pages. I think this book really shines on audio, as there are multiple narrators and interesting musical stings to delineate the podcast Rachel from present Rachel’s internal monologue. January LaVoy I is one of my favourite narrators, so it’s always a pleasure to hear her do her thing.
While I liked this book, it wasn’t my favourite of Megan Goldin’s. So much of this book seems so unrealistic, so you really have to suspend your disbelief for some of the plot points, including the inciting incident. It’s also missing some of the journalistic intrigue that she brings to the earlier book in the series, The Night Swim. And I really didn’t like the parts about the content creators. I felt that the scenes came across as just moments to judge those who make a living on social media, which were shoehorned in without really adding much to the story.
I’d recommend this book to those who enjoy
- Books with podcast elements
- Thrillers filled with red herrings
- Beat the clock police procedural’s
Thanks Simon and Schuster Canada and Netgalley for an advanced listeners copy of this one. Overall, I liked it, and it kept my attention throughout, having read it in under a week!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
kimveach's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This thriller combined serial killers with an Influencer conference and a true-crime podcast. I enjoyed the combination of serious crime with the absurdity of influencers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
ktdakotareads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Grief