aresendez1's review against another edition
2.0
Loved the first book, struggled to finish this one... skimmed through a lot of the fluff. The most interesting part of the whole book was Baldwin's ex-fling. Bleh.
vlyman's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
shahrun's review against another edition
4.0
Another really enjoyable and unpredictable murder, mystery, thriller from JT Ellison. I was a bit worried that the plot very closely followed the structure of her 'All the Pretty Girls', but the journey was worth the read. I'm going to order the next one in the series and see where that takes me...
laneylegz's review against another edition
4.0
2nd book in the Taylor Jackson series. This one was so much better than the first. A long dormant serial killer reappearing or is it a copycat? Ties with Taylor's past & the stress of the upcoming nuptials with Baldwin. Taylor and team face a cunning adversary & the book is enthralling with all of the twists & revelations which begs the question, How far will you go for your family?
sleekwarden's review against another edition
How I wish I could've given it more time. But at this point, the idea of reading it anymore seems like a task which causes me lethargy. At some parts, it does make you curious but in the end, unnecessary description and non-engaging writing will make you question your effort of tolerating it. I wish I could know who the snow-white killer is. I might give the last few pages a try to see whether I can grasp the answer to the question I'm seeking.
bookqueen66's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.5
herthrillingreads's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
14
3.5 Stars
Synopsis: The Snow White Killer has returned after a 20 year hiatus to finish his heinous fairy tale. Now homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson must determine if this new killer is the real thing or a vicious copycat before more innocent girls continue to die.
Review: A multi-layered plot that can be difficult to follow at times but wraps up smoothly into a neat package.
Taylor Jackson is a compelling character, and more information is provided about her family and past. Nevertheless, her independence and self-reliance can be overbearing at times. She reminds me quite a lot of Jane Rizzoli in Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli & Isles series but is not as likeable (this is a personal preference and her personality may still improve in forthcoming installments).
The other characters are not as fleshed out. Each has some sort of physical or personality trait associated with them so that the reader can keep track but other than that, they are very one dimensional.
The writing flows, however, there is an imbalance in the amount of information provided about certain characters. On the one hand, some are over-developed and too much information is given away, which hampers the buildup of suspense. On the other hand, the clues as to the killer’s identity are insufficient and rely too much on descriptions of Taylor’s incomplete memories from childhood. Although, the facts are forthcoming, the book does not provide enough detail for the reader to figure out the mystery and we are forced to follow in Taylor’s footsteps. Moreover, the focus on her personal life distracts from the serial killer storyline.
The book ends on a slight cliffhanger and is a worthwhile read, especially for those planning on continuing with the series. Nevertheless, the first book, All the Pretty Girls, is better.
3.5 Stars
Synopsis: The Snow White Killer has returned after a 20 year hiatus to finish his heinous fairy tale. Now homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson must determine if this new killer is the real thing or a vicious copycat before more innocent girls continue to die.
Review: A multi-layered plot that can be difficult to follow at times but wraps up smoothly into a neat package.
Taylor Jackson is a compelling character, and more information is provided about her family and past. Nevertheless, her independence and self-reliance can be overbearing at times. She reminds me quite a lot of Jane Rizzoli in Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli & Isles series but is not as likeable (this is a personal preference and her personality may still improve in forthcoming installments).
The other characters are not as fleshed out. Each has some sort of physical or personality trait associated with them so that the reader can keep track but other than that, they are very one dimensional.
The writing flows, however, there is an imbalance in the amount of information provided about certain characters. On the one hand, some are over-developed and too much information is given away, which hampers the buildup of suspense. On the other hand, the clues as to the killer’s identity are insufficient and rely too much on descriptions of Taylor’s incomplete memories from childhood. Although, the facts are forthcoming, the book does not provide enough detail for the reader to figure out the mystery and we are forced to follow in Taylor’s footsteps. Moreover, the focus on her personal life distracts from the serial killer storyline.
The book ends on a slight cliffhanger and is a worthwhile read, especially for those planning on continuing with the series. Nevertheless, the first book, All the Pretty Girls, is better.
booknallnight's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed the story but the narrator left something to be desired lol. She wasn't bad but at times it was hard to listen to her.
I love crime fiction and serial killers so this was perfect for me. Of course it's book 2 soooo back to Book 1 I go LOL.
I love crime fiction and serial killers so this was perfect for me. Of course it's book 2 soooo back to Book 1 I go LOL.