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amandapanda17's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
hitbooksnotgirlz's review against another edition
4.0
A quick read, and it was interesting enough. There were some unexpected twists and enjoyable elements, but it was a *little* unsatisfying.
bookshelf20's review against another edition
4.0
SPOILERS BEWARE:
I think this was a pretty good book. I liked the connection the MC finally got through someone not trying to pry into her life, or force her to share her inner thoughts and demons. It was nice to see her open up on her own in her own time with a person of her choosing that didn't judge her. I also thought it was hilarious that one of the male characters really demonstrated the difference between the fear in women and men in society in regards to kidnappings. Male character was fine with taking a ride from strangers and staying in their house, whereas female character was like "hell no." So, that made me laugh a little. The ending was good, in that I got some sort of a satisfying ending, but at the same time it wasn't the ending I was expecting to get.
I think this was a pretty good book. I liked the connection the MC finally got through someone not trying to pry into her life, or force her to share her inner thoughts and demons. It was nice to see her open up on her own in her own time with a person of her choosing that didn't judge her. I also thought it was hilarious that one of the male characters really demonstrated the difference between the fear in women and men in society in regards to kidnappings. Male character was fine with taking a ride from strangers and staying in their house, whereas female character was like "hell no." So, that made me laugh a little. The ending was good, in that I got some sort of a satisfying ending, but at the same time it wasn't the ending I was expecting to get.
electricpixie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
3.0
super quite read for me, i literally finished it in one sitting. although i highkey predicted the ending, it still was good! i was a lot more hopeful for answers but all in all it ended well
skulls3713's review against another edition
5.0
This is an amazing book but I believe they should make a second book to this
juicelina's review against another edition
2.0
I picked this up because it looked like an interesting quick read. It was interesting but I didn't read it as quickly as I would of liked mostly cause life happened, but also because sometimes I got bored and didn't feel like continuing. Honestly I thought of DNFing it but then I thought I'm almost done! Don't do that. Anyway on to the review.
It had a romance and I'm kind of disappointed that it did. I wasn't really expecting one and I thought it was mainly gonna be focused on Pelly dealing with her mental health and the fact that she saw her kidnapped best friend at her job. It kind of bothered me cause I felt like it was gonna make it the whole girl gets a boyfriend and suddenly her mental health gets better! trope but thankfully it didn't really happen that way. I wasn't really interested in the book until the endish when things started happening. Don't get me wrong I loved David and he treated Pelly really well, but I would've rather it had been just about Pelly and the kidnapping.
It had a romance and I'm kind of disappointed that it did. I wasn't really expecting one and I thought it was mainly gonna be focused on Pelly dealing with her mental health and the fact that she saw her kidnapped best friend at her job. It kind of bothered me cause I felt like it was gonna make it the whole girl gets a boyfriend and suddenly her mental health gets better! trope but thankfully it didn't really happen that way. I wasn't really interested in the book until the endish when things started happening. Don't get me wrong I loved David and he treated Pelly really well, but I would've rather it had been just about Pelly and the kidnapping.
tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
4.0
What I Did Like:
-Penelope! Right from the start I was dropped into her head and feeling exactly what she felt. Considering we start on page 1 with a panic attack, that was intense. I felt myself wanting to breathe with/for her! Throughout the book she is WELL written and it’s a great glimpse into panic attacks.
-David. He’s a genuinely good guy and I like him right away. He’s being cautious and guarded, but he’s also helping in any way he can.
-Thrilling second half. The book definitely reminds you that you’re dealing with a mystery/thriller with that solid ending. I hit a spot where I was just not going to be able to put it down. It gives you that great feeling of fear and anticipation that thrillers are named for.
Who Should Read This One:
-Readers who like thrills without being completely immersed in a scary story.
-Readers who want a character with realistic depiction of panic attacks.
My Rating: 4 Stars. This one will appeal to contemporary fans who like thrills.
For Full Review (including what I didn’t like): https://youtu.be/FYRwSZS1rPk
-Penelope! Right from the start I was dropped into her head and feeling exactly what she felt. Considering we start on page 1 with a panic attack, that was intense. I felt myself wanting to breathe with/for her! Throughout the book she is WELL written and it’s a great glimpse into panic attacks.
-David. He’s a genuinely good guy and I like him right away. He’s being cautious and guarded, but he’s also helping in any way he can.
-Thrilling second half. The book definitely reminds you that you’re dealing with a mystery/thriller with that solid ending. I hit a spot where I was just not going to be able to put it down. It gives you that great feeling of fear and anticipation that thrillers are named for.
Who Should Read This One:
-Readers who like thrills without being completely immersed in a scary story.
-Readers who want a character with realistic depiction of panic attacks.
My Rating: 4 Stars. This one will appeal to contemporary fans who like thrills.
For Full Review (including what I didn’t like): https://youtu.be/FYRwSZS1rPk