chadee's review
emotional
mysterious
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
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Say You're Sorry
4 Stars
Series note: This is book #1 in the spin-off from Scarlet Falls. While the thriller plot is standalone, the characters are introduced in the previous series, and their backstories are essential to the characterization.
An exciting romantic suspense with an appealing couple and some gripping scenes. Nevertheless, there are one or two issues that prevent this from being a 5 star read.
Morgan and Lance's slow-burn romance is sweet, and the fact that they want more from each other than to simply scratch an itch adds to their emotional connection. They each have their own issues to overcome, and it will be interesting to see how this plays out in later books.
The suspense plot is well-paced with several action-packed moments. Nevertheless, some plot points lack sufficient development -, and there are also inconsistencies in the killer's POV. As such, it is difficult for the reader to pin down his identity, and the revelation comes out of the blue.
This is a somewhat nitpicky observation, but I also found the language used to be jarring at times, particularly phrases related to the romance, i.e.,.
In sum, Say You're Sorry is the beginning of a promising storyline with compelling primary and secondary characters. I look forward to continuing with the series.
4 Stars
Series note: This is book #1 in the spin-off from Scarlet Falls. While the thriller plot is standalone, the characters are introduced in the previous series, and their backstories are essential to the characterization.
An exciting romantic suspense with an appealing couple and some gripping scenes. Nevertheless, there are one or two issues that prevent this from being a 5 star read.
Morgan and Lance's slow-burn romance is sweet, and the fact that they want more from each other than to simply scratch an itch adds to their emotional connection. They each have their own issues to overcome, and it will be interesting to see how this plays out in later books.
The suspense plot is well-paced with several action-packed moments. Nevertheless, some plot points lack sufficient development -
Spoiler
Nick's blood aversion, the hit on him in prison, and who saved his lifeThis is a somewhat nitpicky observation, but I also found the language used to be jarring at times, particularly phrases related to the romance, i.e.,
Spoiler
girl parts, swelling ovaries, superior genesIn sum, Say You're Sorry is the beginning of a promising storyline with compelling primary and secondary characters. I look forward to continuing with the series.
jamyreadsalot's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
joei's review against another edition
5.0
This book starts out as a page turner with too many twists and turns and leaves you guessing until the end. The story unravels fast but slows down a little bit too much around the middle, leaving little time to tie up all the loose ends. The ending became too hurried and that’s why I deducted half a star.
4.5 stars.
4.5 stars.
crbowman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Rape, Death, and Grief
antoinetteo's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
samreads90's review against another edition
I would give this book 3.5 / 5 stars.
Tessa a local teenager is murdered in a brutal way and all eyes are on the recently ex-boyfriend (Nick). Morgan who is a family friend of both Nick and Tessa cannot believe that Nick – the person who reads stories to her children is capable of such a horrific crime. Morgan who specialises as a Prosecutor decides to change sides and defend Nick and find Tessa’s real killer but is against the clock as prison is not a safe place for Nick.
The book is a bit slow at the beginning and then crazy fast at the end but does have a good twist that’s not too predictable, which I find a problem with some thrillers. The author uses a good amount of suspects to throw you off the scent a bit.
As an relationship nears between Morgan and the Private Investigator (Lance) who she dated back when she was a teenager and you can clearly see that they both have strong feelings about each other but the storyline doesn't go into great detail and focusses on the main agenda.
Overall it was a nice easy read (I listened to it on audible) and if your on Kindle Unlimited it is on there so worth a download.
Tessa a local teenager is murdered in a brutal way and all eyes are on the recently ex-boyfriend (Nick). Morgan who is a family friend of both Nick and Tessa cannot believe that Nick – the person who reads stories to her children is capable of such a horrific crime. Morgan who specialises as a Prosecutor decides to change sides and defend Nick and find Tessa’s real killer but is against the clock as prison is not a safe place for Nick.
The book is a bit slow at the beginning and then crazy fast at the end but does have a good twist that’s not too predictable, which I find a problem with some thrillers. The author uses a good amount of suspects to throw you off the scent a bit.
As an relationship nears between Morgan and the Private Investigator (Lance) who she dated back when she was a teenager and you can clearly see that they both have strong feelings about each other but the storyline doesn't go into great detail and focusses on the main agenda.
Overall it was a nice easy read (I listened to it on audible) and if your on Kindle Unlimited it is on there so worth a download.
ianmcnamara's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book and was really happy to find out that we would be getting Morgans story after meeting her briefly in the third book of the Scarlet Falls trilogy. This did not disappoint and I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author in the future.