yeahorneighreviews's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
4.25
How? How is this a debut novel?
I was captivated from the first page and couldn't put it down until the end.
The story goes between the present day, and flashbacks 10 years prior. It was made very clear which time you're in, and the short chapters draw you in and leave you hanging on to every word.
While the writer weaves a tale that has you guessing who the brains behind everything is, she also shocks you as events from the past are revealed.
The audiobook was a perfect way for me to celebrate Halloween at work, and I'm only mad I didn't read it sooner. If you want a suspenseful "who done it" with twists you won't see coming, then definitely read Shiver!
I was captivated from the first page and couldn't put it down until the end.
The story goes between the present day, and flashbacks 10 years prior. It was made very clear which time you're in, and the short chapters draw you in and leave you hanging on to every word.
While the writer weaves a tale that has you guessing who the brains behind everything is, she also shocks you as events from the past are revealed.
The audiobook was a perfect way for me to celebrate Halloween at work, and I'm only mad I didn't read it sooner. If you want a suspenseful "who done it" with twists you won't see coming, then definitely read Shiver!
feigndark's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
elle_loves_reading's review against another edition
4.0
I had the pleasure of buddy reading this fantastic debut novel by Allie Reynolds with two of my Booksta buddies.
If you're after a fast paced, page turning thriller of a book, then look no further! Shiver is set over two timelines, with short chapters and plenty of mystery. As secrets and lies are exposed, no one knows who to trust.
I can definitely recommend this one!
So get your snowboard on and ride the half-pipe to find the truth!
If you're after a fast paced, page turning thriller of a book, then look no further! Shiver is set over two timelines, with short chapters and plenty of mystery. As secrets and lies are exposed, no one knows who to trust.
I can definitely recommend this one!
So get your snowboard on and ride the half-pipe to find the truth!
cc_1978's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.0
helakkas's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
bookwormunicorn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
cammaleahh'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? It's complicated
3.5
rainbow_narwhal's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Good book. Had me hooked from the beginning, not because of the mystery, but because of the interesting characters and story. The locked- room aspect of the story alternating with the storyline from 10 years ago was nicely done. The ending was a bit convoluted and messy, but I’m not mad about it.
scrollsofdragons's review against another edition
5.0
I read the future chapters first because the present day was so thrilling and fast paced and the 10 year ago past chapters were making me want to skip them so I read them first and got quite invested in the past and I'm glad I decided to read it that way.
This was so fun, it honestly freaked me out reading this at night alone near the end and I just love it, what a thrilling time.
This was so fun, it honestly freaked me out reading this at night alone near the end and I just love it, what a thrilling time.