lakecake's review
2.0
To my Facebook friends, I also read trash too. This is like most Patterson novels: if you find it somewhere for under a dollar, go for it. It's like book candy...it goes fast and it's enjoyable while you're having it, but afterwards you kind of think "what did I just do?"
books_and_planners's review
5.0
This book was wonderful! It was very slow at the beginning because at first it seemed like it would be a flop compared to the first book of the series. But I'm learning with James Patterson, or at least this series, that there is always a really good twist! I thought I had this one figured out several times, but I was wrong! I can't wait to read the next one!
thegeekyblogger's review
4.0
Read for Fun
Challenges: Audiobook, Mystery/Suspense, Read for Fun
Overall Rating: 4.25
Mystery Rating: 4.50
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating: 4.50 (Narrators Melissa Leo and Jeremy Piven)
First Thought When Finished: I really liked the mystery in this book!
What I Loved: The mystery was really strong in this addition to the series. I really loved how it weaved in all the characters and through that we got to know more about them. It also gave you a bit of back story which was really interesting. I am not going to give anything away but once I thought I figured it out--one more loop was thrown into the mix.
What I Liked: We are really getting to know the characters more! I am beginning to like them all and can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Audio Review: I liked the duel voices of a male and female narrator! However, Melissa Leo was a bit stronger which is good because she was the bulk of the book. I love Jeremy Piven though and he voices a good bad guy!
Final Thought: This was a great 2nd edition to the series. While I don't think you have to read these in order (each case stands alone), I think you would miss character development if you read them out of order.
Challenges: Audiobook, Mystery/Suspense, Read for Fun
Overall Rating: 4.25
Mystery Rating: 4.50
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating: 4.50 (Narrators Melissa Leo and Jeremy Piven)
First Thought When Finished: I really liked the mystery in this book!
What I Loved: The mystery was really strong in this addition to the series. I really loved how it weaved in all the characters and through that we got to know more about them. It also gave you a bit of back story which was really interesting. I am not going to give anything away but once I thought I figured it out--one more loop was thrown into the mix.
What I Liked: We are really getting to know the characters more! I am beginning to like them all and can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Audio Review: I liked the duel voices of a male and female narrator! However, Melissa Leo was a bit stronger which is good because she was the bulk of the book. I love Jeremy Piven though and he voices a good bad guy!
Final Thought: This was a great 2nd edition to the series. While I don't think you have to read these in order (each case stands alone), I think you would miss character development if you read them out of order.
allbookedupwithrosie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
I enjoyed 1st to die by James Patterson earlier this year and received 4th of July as a Christmas gift, so continuing the series in order, I borrowed a copy from my local library.
This book starts off with an intense heartbreaking opening scene. With several more deaths to come Lindsay, Cindy, Jill and Claire get the ‘gang’ back together again to figure out who the new serial killer is.
Other than the fact I felt Lindsay is a lot more anixous/agitated this time around, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.
This book starts off with an intense heartbreaking opening scene. With several more deaths to come Lindsay, Cindy, Jill and Claire get the ‘gang’ back together again to figure out who the new serial killer is.
Other than the fact I felt Lindsay is a lot more anixous/agitated this time around, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings and Gun violence
Moderate: Miscarriage, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Child death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing and Racism
mellott789's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0