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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, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
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.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: Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, and Kidnapping
Minor: Racism and Sexual violence
bellebookcorner's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was so excited when I saw that None Shall Sleep is getting a sequel because I love the first book and I’d love to get back to meet the characters again, Travis and Emma!
If you're looking for a police procedural thriller story with 80’s setting and serial killer on the loose then you’ll have to pick this one up!
The plot started out 3 months after what happened on the 1st book, Emma was once again called to help the FBI to catch another serial killer. But this is not just any case, this one is personal to Emma which is affecting herself more than she realize by bringing back bad memories.
The characters are complex and well developed, for both main characters and even the serial killer – Simon.
I admire Emma’s character, we see her struggling at first but still remain strong and brave to work and catch the killer so no other girls will suffer the same fate as her.
This book focuses a lot more about Emma’s feelings and thoughts, so it feels like Travis is being pushed aside a little bit. I wish we got to see him more in action and his feelings towards Emma and his new job.
As for the romance, the progress is slow but I can feel the strong bond of trust between them. I hope their feelings will be a lot more explored in the next book.
Overall, it’s a good sequel to None Shall Sleep. The last few chapters are really tense and gripping which makes it so hard to put down!
Thank you to TBR and Beyond Tour, Netgalley, author and publisher for giving me an e-ARC of the book and for having me on this book tour. I’m leaving this review voluntarily!
If you're looking for a police procedural thriller story with 80’s setting and serial killer on the loose then you’ll have to pick this one up!
The plot started out 3 months after what happened on the 1st book, Emma was once again called to help the FBI to catch another serial killer. But this is not just any case, this one is personal to Emma which is affecting herself more than she realize by bringing back bad memories.
The characters are complex and well developed, for both main characters and even the serial killer – Simon.
I admire Emma’s character, we see her struggling at first but still remain strong and brave to work and catch the killer so no other girls will suffer the same fate as her.
This book focuses a lot more about Emma’s feelings and thoughts, so it feels like Travis is being pushed aside a little bit. I wish we got to see him more in action and his feelings towards Emma and his new job.
As for the romance, the progress is slow but I can feel the strong bond of trust between them. I hope their feelings will be a lot more explored in the next book.
Overall, it’s a good sequel to None Shall Sleep. The last few chapters are really tense and gripping which makes it so hard to put down!
Thank you to TBR and Beyond Tour, Netgalley, author and publisher for giving me an e-ARC of the book and for having me on this book tour. I’m leaving this review voluntarily!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Drug use and Racism
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