Reviews

Grady Lake by J.L. Hyde

bookly68's review

5.0

What a FANTASTIC book!!! This is a brilliant start to a suspense/thriller/mystery, that has twists and turns that will throw you for a loop!!

These are some of the most interesting characters!! They are so real and quirky and sarcastic and witty!! But there is darkness too. I’m so invested in these characters, and I need book two YESTERDAY!!

I can’t say enough about this cleverly written story and its residents of Grady Lake!! Highly recommended to everyone!!!

kenziegnuoy's review

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I finished this book in a weekend because I couldn’t put it down. A great story with just the right amount of details to keep you wanting to read more. I loved the banter between the characters. I immediately bought the 2nd and 3rd book and cannot wait to keep the series going. 

ssyme's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

emderosa's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

minicoop1980's review

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? No

5.0

brynnab's review

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

kaylee927's review

5.0

Another amazing read! I don’t think I have laughed this much in a mystery thriller. Absolutely loved the banter between all the characters and can’t wait for the next book!

_kimtay's review

4.0

i was not expecting to like this book as much as i did. easy read that draws you in! the ending left me wanting more and more. hopefully book #2 answers my questions

couldn’t help but laugh every time she referred to lansing being a big city

the_eclectic_shelf's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.75

anhtelles's review

5.0

I just love this series! The book kept me interested from the very beginning - I never saw the ending coming! J.L. Hyde's writing style is just in my opinion truly remarkable. I love how she truly details things so vividly - really helps to create the scenes in your mind as you read them play out. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND this series - can't wait to read more from her!