the_crooked_neighbor's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
I'm not normally a thriller fan but I loved the first book so I wanted to continue the series. I liked it but I think it inevitably fell flat after how much I loved the first book. I just feel like some of the marketing of this series is that there is a romance between the female lead and the serial killer and we didn't get that. In the last book, Simon seems to actually like Emma and she seemed intrigued by him. In this book she seemed to entirely be disgusted by him and lacked any desire to actually relate to him. I wanted this to continue in the vein of them being really interested with eachother and have that romance potential and that was absolutely trampled. I did really enjoy having more Kristen and seeing more of her relationship with Simon. Even if the series is not going in the way I wanted, it was a good read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexism
We don't see any explicit sexual assault but it is not described in detail but it is mentioned a lot. The violence is explicit.courtneyclouts's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Trafficking, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, Body horror, Kidnapping, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Pedophilia
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I have mixed feelings on this one. It definitely wasn't as good as the first one in my opinion. However, I'm excited for what seems like will be another book in this series. I feel like Simon wasn't enough of a part of this book. And also Emma and Travis were so wrapped up in their relationship and their feelings, understandably on Emma's part that they missed obvious signs of deception.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Cursing, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual violence and Racism
titaniumtammy's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Some Shall Break by Ellie Marney is the astounding sequel to one of my favorite mysteries None Shall Sleep! This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year & I am ecstatic to say that it delivered! Because my love of the first book is so grand, I was nervous but I shouldn’t have been. Ellie Marney continues to leave me in shock & awe with her one of a kind storytelling, brilliant mysteries & just phenomenal writing. This series to me is an interesting mix of Criminal Minds meets Veronica Mars set in the 1980’s, which I adore so much.
This series follows two young adults, Emma Lewis & Travis Bell, who have both been through horrific tragedies in their own lives. They are recruited by the FBI & its’ behavioral unit to interview criminals their own age that have committed heinous crimes. In doing so, they cross paths with one particular serial killer & it sets them on one hell of a ride. The sequel sees them as another peculiar criminal with ties to the original duo of Emma & Travis that is causing absolute horror & chaos. Can the duo & their band of allies stop the terror before it is too late or will they break in the process? Pick up this serial killer thriller series to find out!
This is a series where you need to start at the beginning with None Shall Sleep & oh what a ride you are in for. This is an unputdownable series sure to captivate any mystery fan. I wish I could insert a picture of my face to show the pure awe, disgust, shock, curiosity & more that I’m sure is shown as I have finished both books. I am now clamoring to read the next & final book in this series.
If anyone is looking for a mystery recommendation, None Shall Sleep & in turn, the sequel, Some Shall Break would be TOP of my list to suggest! I would add to check content warnings because even though it is said to be young adult mystery, this book is quite brutal & gory, so please read according to one’s best interest! Happy reading if you do!
Massive thanks to NetGalley, Little Brown & TBR & Beyond Tours for the free arc, which I voluntarily read & reviewed. I am so grateful for this!
Content Warnings: This book mentions &/or contains violence, gore, abuse, sexual assault, kidnapping & murder.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Kidnapping
Minor: Drug use and Sexual violence
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