miss_muffet's review against another edition
3.0
This series by Dot Hutchison was wonderful, and I was so excited for book 4 to come out! The only thing I was missing from this book that was more prevalent in the first 3 was a more inclusive tie back to the previous books. Characters from the other books are mentioned, but the stories weren't as intertwined which I really enjoyed in books 2 and 3.
starrwad's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know what it is, but Dot Hutchison elicits a ridiculous emotional response in me. Every book of this series has been incredibly emotional, and that is *really* not the norm for me. I collapsed into a puddle of tears for the last three hours of this audiobook (ebook and audiobook on Kindle Unlimited). Not only are the crimes absolutely heartbreaking, but the closeness of the characters--I hesitate to say this because it's really personal--it really shines a light on the self-imposed loneliness that I've come to live with. The depth of what these characters feel for each other ... I really don't know if I seen its likeness before. The author has really created something special here.
On a less emotional note, the audiobook narrators, Will Damron and Jesse Vilinsky, were exceptionally good. The things that bugged me, though they were few, were that during some intense events, the author veered off into bouts of too much description, backstory, or explanation ... this certainly should not disqualify this story (or series) from your TBR list. Also, this has nothing to do with the author, but it's been a while since I'd read the other three books, so I didn't have the connection with the characters that I had upon first reading them and couldn't remember them well or the events that happened previously. It took me a while to reconnect with them. I really wish I'd reread the series before starting this one. I will, however, reread the series in entirety because It. Is. That. Good.
On a less emotional note, the audiobook narrators, Will Damron and Jesse Vilinsky, were exceptionally good. The things that bugged me, though they were few, were that during some intense events, the author veered off into bouts of too much description, backstory, or explanation ... this certainly should not disqualify this story (or series) from your TBR list. Also, this has nothing to do with the author, but it's been a while since I'd read the other three books, so I didn't have the connection with the characters that I had upon first reading them and couldn't remember them well or the events that happened previously. It took me a while to reconnect with them. I really wish I'd reread the series before starting this one. I will, however, reread the series in entirety because It. Is. That. Good.
hstorkel's review against another edition
5.0
Love this series. Characters are great. Crimes are creepy. The mystery is fast paced. Friendships are authentic. Each installment is a great read.
rmesquirrel's review against another edition
5.0
powerful book. I laughed I cried. Great end to the series.
michey2015's review against another edition
5.0
I truly loved this series. It was wrapped up perfectly and I felt like I was part of the crazy FBI team!
madreejima's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
anotherhel's review against another edition
DFN at 45%
Just simply wasn't interested in the case or the characters at this point.
The team is huge and I lost track of who is who tbh.
The series started absolutely beautifully but I think it lost the essence along the way
Just simply wasn't interested in the case or the characters at this point.
The team is huge and I lost track of who is who tbh.
The series started absolutely beautifully but I think it lost the essence along the way
penguinspam's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
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? Yes
3.75
djohan's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
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
4.5