catreader18's review
3.0
Lane is a PI who investigates cold cases on his own. No family asked him to help but he wants to help close the case and get the reward money. Mina has been living in her twin, Evelyn’s, shadow ever since Evelyn disappeared as a child. Mina wants to find her sister and accepts Lane’s help.
This is a debut novel and I thought the author did a nice job. There are several stories intermingled. The book is set in rural Australia and the author integrated the setting well and explained to the reader about the setting so I could picture it. I enjoyed the book but at times found it long. I had to refresh myself on the story when I came back to read it.
This is a debut novel and I thought the author did a nice job. There are several stories intermingled. The book is set in rural Australia and the author integrated the setting well and explained to the reader about the setting so I could picture it. I enjoyed the book but at times found it long. I had to refresh myself on the story when I came back to read it.
zombieslayer's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
aliceandthegiantbookshelf's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sofiadarcie's review
mysterious
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? Yes
4.25
jmmstp's review
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lmk217's review against another edition
challenging
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? Yes
4.5
joymarieanderson's review
4.0
Loved. One of my favorites mysteries of the year. Perfect amount of attention to each character. Not too much and not too little. The dynamic between the two main characters felt like a natural progression as opposed to MAKE THEM BEST FRIENDS IN FOUR CHAPTERS. It felt authentic to their lives. The plot was deep and the little surprises throughout were again, authentic. The last quarter of the book was impossible to put down.
A well written and well thought out book. I am tempted to give it five stars. 4.5?
A well written and well thought out book. I am tempted to give it five stars. 4.5?
belle590's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0
rh747's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0