lisettemarie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Cursing, Confinement, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Drug use, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Death, Medical trauma, and Murder
ladyro54's review against another edition
5.0
Will Trent Series Book 3.
This is my favorite book in the series, so far. I really enjoyed the Will Trent series and decided to read the books. I watch far too many crime docs and just when I think I've heard or read the worst crimes possible, Karin says "hold my beer." This book was BRUTAL!
Glad to see Sara from the Grant County series come back.
On to book 4.....
This is my favorite book in the series, so far. I really enjoyed the Will Trent series and decided to read the books. I watch far too many crime docs and just when I think I've heard or read the worst crimes possible, Karin says "hold my beer." This book was BRUTAL!
Glad to see Sara from the Grant County series come back.
On to book 4.....
alexabookish's review against another edition
4.0
SARA’S BACK SARA’S BACK SARA’S BACK SARA’S BACK SARA’S BACK. i cried reading about how she grieved. i absolutely love her so much and i’m so happy we’re getting more of her story.
jennthebookwyrm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ljcbear's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Undone
4.5 Stars
The mystery is well-crafted and the character development is excellent.
Will Trent is far from a perfect hero, yet his flaws make him all the more appealing as he acknowledges and struggles with them. He accepts that he has moments when his anger gets the upper hand, and never makes excuses for his actions. His honesty and self-awareness are very refreshing.
It is unfortunate, that these insights do not extend to his relationship with Angie. While Angie has never been a particularly pleasant person, it did appear in previous books that she truly cared for Will's well-being. However, her callous manipulations in this installment make is abundantly clear that she is a destructive and poisonous force in Will's life, and he needs to give her the heave-ho sooner rather than later.
In contrast, Sara and Will's interactions are lovely. Sara's grief in the aftermath of Jeffrey's death is palpable, and it seems that she has simply been going through the motions of life. Nevertheless, Slaughter still manages to convey as sense of hope in the budding connection that Sara forms with Will, and it will be wonderful to watch these two lost souls come together.
Faith also has her problems in this installment, and most of her annoying behavior is explained. Her criticisms of Will, however, demonstrate that people should be careful what they wish for ...
The investigation into the imprisonment and torture of several women is exceptional as well. It is particularly compelling due to the fact that the victims' obnoxious personalities make it difficult to empathize with them, yet Slaughter is still able to convey their basic humanity and force the reader to sympathize despite themselves.
All in all, another fantastic book in Slaughter's Will Trent series, and I am eager to read the next one.
4.5 Stars
The mystery is well-crafted and the character development is excellent.
Will Trent is far from a perfect hero, yet his flaws make him all the more appealing as he acknowledges and struggles with them. He accepts that he has moments when his anger gets the upper hand, and never makes excuses for his actions. His honesty and self-awareness are very refreshing.
It is unfortunate, that these insights do not extend to his relationship with Angie. While Angie has never been a particularly pleasant person, it did appear in previous books that she truly cared for Will's well-being. However, her callous manipulations in this installment make is abundantly clear that she is a destructive and poisonous force in Will's life, and he needs to give her the heave-ho sooner rather than later.
In contrast, Sara and Will's interactions are lovely. Sara's grief in the aftermath of Jeffrey's death is palpable, and it seems that she has simply been going through the motions of life. Nevertheless, Slaughter still manages to convey as sense of hope in the budding connection that Sara forms with Will, and it will be wonderful to watch these two lost souls come together.
Faith also has her problems in this installment, and most of her annoying behavior is explained. Her criticisms of Will, however, demonstrate that people should be careful what they wish for ...
The investigation into the imprisonment and torture of several women is exceptional as well. It is particularly compelling due to the fact that the victims' obnoxious personalities make it difficult to empathize with them, yet Slaughter is still able to convey their basic humanity and force the reader to sympathize despite themselves.
All in all, another fantastic book in Slaughter's Will Trent series, and I am eager to read the next one.
renry's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
vautelle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25