thatgirlcrystal's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Medical content, Pregnancy, and Stalking
bookworm247's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Physical abuse
greatestheights's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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
4.5
4.5 stars for this one. A heartbreaking (no pun intended) whirlwind of action that felt like the perfect closure for Gwen Proctor and her family's story, with a genuinely terrifying villain and denouement. I don't know what I'll do with myself now that I'm done with this incredible series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Murder, Torture, Stalking, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death
kmoreads's review
dark
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? Yes
5.0
Heartbreak Bay is book 5 of the Stillhouse lake series. Gwen, Sam and the kids have moved away from the town of Norton. The kids are back in school and Gwen continues her PI work. Gwen and Sam continue to manage the stalkers that haunt them because of their past. Her best friend, Kezia, calls her for help on a case and she obliges. Gwen finds herself face to face with one of her stalkers which puts them all at danger.
I loved this book and I do feel it was a great ending to Stillhouse Lake. It was fast paced and kept me guessing as crime thrillers should.
"If this is the last of Gwen's story, then I hope you feel it was worthwhile. I do." I will admit that I had no idea Rachel Caine passed away in November of cancer until I read her note at the end of this book. I hate that this is the end of Gwen's story, but also Rachel's. I will definitely be looking into her backlist. RIP.
Thank you to Amazon Publishing - Thomas & Mercer as well as NetGalley for the #gifted copy of this book.
I loved this book and I do feel it was a great ending to Stillhouse Lake. It was fast paced and kept me guessing as crime thrillers should.
"If this is the last of Gwen's story, then I hope you feel it was worthwhile. I do." I will admit that I had no idea Rachel Caine passed away in November of cancer until I read her note at the end of this book. I hate that this is the end of Gwen's story, but also Rachel's. I will definitely be looking into her backlist. RIP.
Thank you to Amazon Publishing - Thomas & Mercer as well as NetGalley for the #gifted copy of this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death
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