ashpolo17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This has been my favorite of the series so far. I love the growth of the characters from book to book. The continuing story lines have me hooked. I love the twists and turns and misdirections. I thought I knew what was gonna happen, but the big reveal shocked me.
gmcousino16's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
This series gets better and better. The mystery, thriller and love story aspects all weave together so beautifully. I’m obsessed, immediately starting book 4!
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Drown Her Sorrows
3.5 Stars
Sheriff Bree Taggert and her consulting investigator, Matt Flynn, investigate the death of a woman whose body was found in the Scarlet River. As they delve deeper into the life of Holly Thorpe, Bree and Matt uncover the victim's fraught relationships with her husband, her sister, her employer, and her co-worker. Which one of the many suspects wanted Holly dead and why?
The pacing of Bree and Matt's latest investigation is a little off. After a promising beginning, the action slows with too much back and forth in the discovery and questioning of the various suspects. Nevertheless, the suspense ratchets up toward the end, and the final twist is worth the effort of sticking with the book to the end - kudos to Leigh for her skillful misdirection.
There is also some good character development for Bree and her family, as well as progression in Bree and Matt's romance. Unfortunately, this is still the weakest aspect of this series. Readers are presented with Bree and Matt's growing attraction, but the chemistry and intensity of emotion are still missing. Perhaps Leigh would be better off writing a straightforward mystery/thriller series without the romantic component.
In sum, this series has a great deal of potential. The characters are appealing, and the mysteries have their moments. I am interested in seeing how the relationships develop in future installments.
3.5 Stars
Sheriff Bree Taggert and her consulting investigator, Matt Flynn, investigate the death of a woman whose body was found in the Scarlet River. As they delve deeper into the life of Holly Thorpe, Bree and Matt uncover the victim's fraught relationships with her husband, her sister, her employer, and her co-worker. Which one of the many suspects wanted Holly dead and why?
The pacing of Bree and Matt's latest investigation is a little off. After a promising beginning, the action slows with too much back and forth in the discovery and questioning of the various suspects. Nevertheless, the suspense ratchets up toward the end, and the final twist is worth the effort of sticking with the book to the end - kudos to Leigh for her skillful misdirection.
There is also some good character development for Bree and her family, as well as progression in Bree and Matt's romance. Unfortunately, this is still the weakest aspect of this series. Readers are presented with Bree and Matt's growing attraction, but the chemistry and intensity of emotion are still missing. Perhaps Leigh would be better off writing a straightforward mystery/thriller series without the romantic component.
In sum, this series has a great deal of potential. The characters are appealing, and the mysteries have their moments. I am interested in seeing how the relationships develop in future installments.
chadee's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
haleyrowe's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
honeysidehomestead's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.75
rmdougherty's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
carmdesoto's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
hannas_heas47's review against another edition
5.0
Aptly named book as the cover and blurb suck you in! Third in a series but easily a stand alone. An excellent thriller and I would definitely read more by this author!
What did I like? I like a decent read that just sucks you in and this one did just that. Bree is pulled to a scene of an abandoned car, keys still in, and personal belongings still there. As she wanders the scene more details come forward. As simple as the scene reads as the days follow more things start to be questioned and more bodies turn up. This was a fun drama filled thriller and a twist in the ending I didn’t see coming! Five stars!
Would I recommend or buy? I’d love to read the full series. Sheriff Bree Taggert makes an excellent foe to criminals and this book was a fantastic read! I’d recommend to anyone who loves a small town thriller mystery!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review! Five stars!
What did I like? I like a decent read that just sucks you in and this one did just that. Bree is pulled to a scene of an abandoned car, keys still in, and personal belongings still there. As she wanders the scene more details come forward. As simple as the scene reads as the days follow more things start to be questioned and more bodies turn up. This was a fun drama filled thriller and a twist in the ending I didn’t see coming! Five stars!
Would I recommend or buy? I’d love to read the full series. Sheriff Bree Taggert makes an excellent foe to criminals and this book was a fantastic read! I’d recommend to anyone who loves a small town thriller mystery!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review! Five stars!