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chroniclesofabookmum's review against another edition
4.0
Firstly, I want to say thank you so much to Penguin Books for providing me with a copy of this book and involving me in the Blog Tour. I am so so grateful for the opportunity. Cara Hunter is one of my favourite authors, and is definitely an auto buy for me. I just cannot get enough of her books.
I used to read a lot of thriller books, in fact it was the only genre that I would ever read. This has changed in recent years and I actually don't read crime related books anymore as I just don't get on with them, I can always guess what is going to happen and I either find that they are boring or too farfetched to even be believable. But this is not the case with Cara's books! They are absolutely excellent and I just want a constant supply of her books.
There are so many twists and turns in this book. I could not put it down, I really struggled to do general adulting as I just wanted to read more. I really enjoy Cara Hunters writing style; she writes in a way that you literally cannot get enough. She sets the scene and atmosphere really well which makes for a really eerie plot. I was literally on the edge of my seat.
What I find unique about Hunter's books is that you get a back story of all the other characters; especially the detectives. I feel that you never get to build a connection to the detectives, it is always the victim or the suspect. I think this is really good as these characters continue throughout the book which makes me want to read the sequel not only to find out the next mystery but actually to find out what is happening with them.
I pride myself in knowing exactly what is going to happen and crime books not taking me by surprise. However this definitely took me by surprise, I did not expect the twist at the end. It was so realistic and now kind of obvious so I am not sure how I didn't get it. But I didn't and that is what I really enjoyed. I had so many theories but this was not one of them.
I immediately finished this and wanted the next book which unfortunately is not out until the end of this year. I actually don't know how I am going to cope, I need to know what happens next. I 100% recommend this book to everybody who likes a good crime thriller. This will not disappoint you. Ahhhhh Cara, I don't think I can wait almost a year for the next instalment!
I used to read a lot of thriller books, in fact it was the only genre that I would ever read. This has changed in recent years and I actually don't read crime related books anymore as I just don't get on with them, I can always guess what is going to happen and I either find that they are boring or too farfetched to even be believable. But this is not the case with Cara's books! They are absolutely excellent and I just want a constant supply of her books.
There are so many twists and turns in this book. I could not put it down, I really struggled to do general adulting as I just wanted to read more. I really enjoy Cara Hunters writing style; she writes in a way that you literally cannot get enough. She sets the scene and atmosphere really well which makes for a really eerie plot. I was literally on the edge of my seat.
What I find unique about Hunter's books is that you get a back story of all the other characters; especially the detectives. I feel that you never get to build a connection to the detectives, it is always the victim or the suspect. I think this is really good as these characters continue throughout the book which makes me want to read the sequel not only to find out the next mystery but actually to find out what is happening with them.
I pride myself in knowing exactly what is going to happen and crime books not taking me by surprise. However this definitely took me by surprise, I did not expect the twist at the end. It was so realistic and now kind of obvious so I am not sure how I didn't get it. But I didn't and that is what I really enjoyed. I had so many theories but this was not one of them.
I immediately finished this and wanted the next book which unfortunately is not out until the end of this year. I actually don't know how I am going to cope, I need to know what happens next. I 100% recommend this book to everybody who likes a good crime thriller. This will not disappoint you. Ahhhhh Cara, I don't think I can wait almost a year for the next instalment!
mrsbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
I've read all four of the Adam Fawley books in about a month and I've really enjoyed the series as a whole. 'All The Rage' was so gripping. I cannot think of a legit reason to lower it from a full five star rating. I couldn't put it down, I've read it in a day!
I loved how the plot started out as one thing, transitioned into something a bit unexpected and then morphed into a final sinister ending. Like a creepy, evil Caterpillar becoming a sadistic, psychopathic butterfly.
I love the main cast of characters. There is a great balance between their personal lives, career progression and the main plot of each book. Each character is developed equally and their stories make for several interesting subplots which are interwoven into the main to a) break up the main plot when required for dramatic effect but b) to ensure that something is always progressing and moving. It keeps you hooked. I can't tell you how many times I said, I'll just get to the end of this chapter and then do x and three chapters later still making the same promise.
Definitely a good read, definitely go out and give this series a go. I am going to sit in a corner and lament the fact that I'm all caught up on the series!
I loved how the plot started out as one thing, transitioned into something a bit unexpected and then morphed into a final sinister ending. Like a creepy, evil Caterpillar becoming a sadistic, psychopathic butterfly.
I love the main cast of characters. There is a great balance between their personal lives, career progression and the main plot of each book. Each character is developed equally and their stories make for several interesting subplots which are interwoven into the main to a) break up the main plot when required for dramatic effect but b) to ensure that something is always progressing and moving. It keeps you hooked. I can't tell you how many times I said, I'll just get to the end of this chapter and then do x and three chapters later still making the same promise.
Definitely a good read, definitely go out and give this series a go. I am going to sit in a corner and lament the fact that I'm all caught up on the series!
reytak's review against another edition
4.5
i loved this!!!! love all the characters being allys too :3 the truth behind what happened is so fucked up and sad like omg☹️ theres smth abt evil bitter teenaged girls in horror/thriller media… always good twists
thevaliantqueen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
emallovesreading's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
lavins's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up
This was a hard book to rate. The first half of the book felt dragged and a bit boring, but the second half and the end was quite engaging and suspenseful and surprising.
This is the 4th book in this series but it can easily be read as a stand alone. Personally i haven't read the other ones and I didn't feel like I missed anything. It didn't take away anything from the story.
The beauty of this book is that when you think you have it figured out it changes direction completely and we're all (reader and investigators) back to square one.
The ending was good and disturbing and interesting.
This was a hard book to rate. The first half of the book felt dragged and a bit boring, but the second half and the end was quite engaging and suspenseful and surprising.
This is the 4th book in this series but it can easily be read as a stand alone. Personally i haven't read the other ones and I didn't feel like I missed anything. It didn't take away anything from the story.
The beauty of this book is that when you think you have it figured out it changes direction completely and we're all (reader and investigators) back to square one.
The ending was good and disturbing and interesting.