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3.14 AVERAGE
3.14 AVERAGE
This is very much a book of 2 halves. I have to admit, after struggling with the first chapter, I very nearly didn't bother reading any further. It did improve thereafter, but generally, the first half of the book was slow going and hard to read with poor editing.
The second half is this book's saving grace. The story picked up and the writing was so much better. It became exciting and I didn't want to put it down.
I've given it 4 stars because, despite the poor start, it did redeem itself and I enjoyed it overall.
Thanks to Netgalley for sending me this book to review in return for an honest review.
The second half is this book's saving grace. The story picked up and the writing was so much better. It became exciting and I didn't want to put it down.
I've given it 4 stars because, despite the poor start, it did redeem itself and I enjoyed it overall.
Thanks to Netgalley for sending me this book to review in return for an honest review.
This is very much a book of 2 halves. I have to admit, after struggling with the first chapter, I very nearly didn't bother reading any further. It did improve thereafter, but generally, the first half of the book was slow going and hard to read with poor editing.
The second half is this book's saving grace. The story picked up and the writing was so much better. It became exciting and I didn't want to put it down.
I've given it 4 stars because, despite the poor start, it did redeem itself and I enjoyed it overall.
Thanks to Netgalley for sending me this book to review in return for an honest review.
The second half is this book's saving grace. The story picked up and the writing was so much better. It became exciting and I didn't want to put it down.
I've given it 4 stars because, despite the poor start, it did redeem itself and I enjoyed it overall.
Thanks to Netgalley for sending me this book to review in return for an honest review.
kinda hated the prose and dialogue and felt the storyline was very predictable sozzer
I found this very hard to get into and the first half definitely was very slow. The second half of the book picked up but I also found it quite difficult to relate to any of the characters. Even though the plot was fairly interesting, everything just took so long to play out that I lost interest. Not my favourite.
*Thanks to NetGalley for a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
*Thanks to NetGalley for a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Started and finished date - 27.09.24 to 29.09.24.
My rating - Two stars.
I did enjoyed this book but didn't love it, Both the atmosphere and world building was okay also the writing was fine. The paced of plot felt too slow for my liking and the ending of the book was okay also the cover of book was fine. I didn't like the characters and I feel like they needed to be flash out bit more
My rating - Two stars.
I did enjoyed this book but didn't love it, Both the atmosphere and world building was okay also the writing was fine. The paced of plot felt too slow for my liking and the ending of the book was okay also the cover of book was fine. I didn't like the characters and I feel like they needed to be flash out bit more
This unfortunately ended up being a DNF for me. Things were still flat after getting halfway through so I chose to no longer invest time after the fact. Warning to readers that there is a strong prevalence of suicide in this book.
I enjoyed this book. I figured out some of the ending, pretty predictable. I would definitely recommend this book.
Two Wrongs is a mystery thriller set in Bristol, told from the perspectives of three main characters: Nevis (a student at Avon University), Honor (her adoptive mother) and Cullen (the Dean of the University).
I struggled at first with maintaining interest in the story, as it was very slow building and I didn’t feel any real connection or empathy with the three main characters.
I almost gave up on it but am glad I didn’t as the story picked up pace from about the halfway mark and became a gripping page turner as it barrelled toward a dramatic climax. Personally, I feel it could have done with heavier editing at the beginning to make the pace more consistent and to build on the drama.
The twists and mysteries were a bit predictable but it was still a good concept, and I particularly liked the exploration of complex family relationships, the vulnerability of young adults and the intricacies of University ‘politics’.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I struggled at first with maintaining interest in the story, as it was very slow building and I didn’t feel any real connection or empathy with the three main characters.
I almost gave up on it but am glad I didn’t as the story picked up pace from about the halfway mark and became a gripping page turner as it barrelled toward a dramatic climax. Personally, I feel it could have done with heavier editing at the beginning to make the pace more consistent and to build on the drama.
The twists and mysteries were a bit predictable but it was still a good concept, and I particularly liked the exploration of complex family relationships, the vulnerability of young adults and the intricacies of University ‘politics’.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
There has been a string of deaths of young women in the city of Bristol. It looks like suicide but it seems like there could be more than meets the eyes. Honour Smith is terrified that her daughter, Nevis, will be next. As she looks more into the situation, she finds herself facing a past that she has kept a secret from her daughter. But how far will Honour go in order to protect her child as well as right the wrongs that has been done to her family?
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To be honest, I almost DNF'd the book. The start was very slow and seemed like it dragged on before finally reaching what I think is the high of the story. None of the characters were that likable although I find myself liking Nevis a little just cause she's smart and quite innocent. Kind of like a pure soul but make it maths smart and introverted. I appreciate how Honour really tries with her kid. As for story wise, it was quite predictable. Not as much exciting although the face off was incredibly written. I kind of wish that the antagonist got more because they're just weirdly evil. And wish there was a background given to the case that Honour and Alex were following as I feel like it just got used as a diversion on who really is the bad guy. It felt like it was an unnecessary add on. Overall, it was meh.
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To be honest, I almost DNF'd the book. The start was very slow and seemed like it dragged on before finally reaching what I think is the high of the story. None of the characters were that likable although I find myself liking Nevis a little just cause she's smart and quite innocent. Kind of like a pure soul but make it maths smart and introverted. I appreciate how Honour really tries with her kid. As for story wise, it was quite predictable. Not as much exciting although the face off was incredibly written. I kind of wish that the antagonist got more because they're just weirdly evil. And wish there was a background given to the case that Honour and Alex were following as I feel like it just got used as a diversion on who really is the bad guy. It felt like it was an unnecessary add on. Overall, it was meh.