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sienna727's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
bookspinesandspectacles's review
dark
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? No
3.5
I initially thought this story was going to be predictable but the ending came out of nowhere. I liked that the real conflict/antagonist was hidden amongst the characters who are trying to solve a decades-old murder mystery. I feel if I re-read it the clues would be there all along. I enjoyed the dynamics and dialogue between the characters, the teenage voice and slang felt realistic and how I would have spoken to my friends. Each character also felt distinctive with unique mannerisms. Overall, a refreshing and shorter mystery read.
janaybrazier's review against another edition
4.0
Read as part of my 24 hour readathon for Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity. Longer review will be over on my blog. I love Sue’s writing and this book kept me gripped and made me think, wondering about the events and trying to guess what happened.
rebeccareadsstuff's review against another edition
4.0
See my blog for full review
https://rebeccapursell.com/2018/08/29/book-reviewyour-turn-to-die-sue-wallman/
https://rebeccapursell.com/2018/08/29/book-reviewyour-turn-to-die-sue-wallman/
hhades_'s review against another edition
3.0
That was an interesting plot twist and entertaining book but otherwise forgettable
ashleighmacro's review against another edition
2.0
This one wasn't for me, unfortunately. I've read Sue Wallman before and enjoyed her work, but this one was a little young for me perhaps. It felt quite rushed, I didn't connect with any of the characters and the storyline was quite muddly and strange. I didn't see the ending coming and it was quite the twist, but I also didn't really care that much so it didn't have an impact on me like a good thriller should. I considered DNF but I still can't bring myself to do that to a book, even when I'm not enjoying it! Must get better at that.
stepasha99's review against another edition
3.0
The book had a good mystery to it and a twist at the end. I just wish that the twist was written about more and explained more, as well as the repercussions of it on each character afterwards. Otherwise, it was pretty good
paulina1996's review against another edition
3.0
I somehow forgot what a disappointing “Lying About Last Summer” read was. I forgot how I silently promised myself I wouldn’t pick up one of these books again, but off I went buying the book and rather enjoying it at times?
The synopsis describes the book as “Sue Wallman’s most spine-tingling thriller yet” believe me, there was no tingling going on anywhere when I was reading this short novel.
The novel started off okay… I wouldn’t call it great, but it wasn’t a disaster (at this point my mind was still blank about having read LALS). Leah is on her way with her mother and her step dad Steve to some old house where her family along with two others gather every year. Apparently, it’s a big deal that they make it there on time, however Steve, poor annoying kiss ass Steve is driving the speed limit in the middle of winter. I know… How dare he. Leah is getting impatient as she wants to be a part of the Three Amigos once again, with her cousin and a family friend (I think?) Jakob. We are then greeted by the “first” twist of events when a brand-new character is introduced, Tantrum, who I found to be a rather interesting character, I guess the only one who seemed like a real teenager.
There were too many characters to keep up, Leah’s character was okay… Nothing great, Jakob seemed like a character that needed to be more in the spot light as he seemed great! Poppy, being the only child in the book was far the most interesting and as for the other cousin I already forgot her name that’s how undeveloped these characters seemed. It was hard to form a bond with any of these teenagers as there wasn’t much depth to them!
I found the subplot of the book rather interesting, however not much was done about it. I can’t imagine teenagers being that interested in a very old possible murder case, I find it even more disbelieving that none of the teenagers would have seen something on the internet about the old body being dug up, especially the parents, surly they would have seen something on TripAdvisor. As interesting as the subplot seemed to be at the beginning it was quickly swept under the rug and forgotten about, it was very disappointing as nothing really came of it.
The ending was dramatic, to an extent, but it wasn’t what I pictured for this book, nor did I see it coming. It didn’t feel right for any of the characters, as little developed as they were it still seemed very off to what the book was supposed to be. I was led to believe that these “dark secrets” were somehow starting up again, or some weird stuff was going on, but nothing came of it. The title, book cover and the synopsis all made the book out to be something much more than it actually was.
It was an okay read, I don’t regret picking this book up like I did with the other title, however I feel like I went on a bad roller coaster ride which pulled me up and instead of plummeting down to something exciting it turned into a slow decent into the ending.
Speaking of the ending! I need more??? Where was the build up? Where was the suspense, WHERE WAS THE SPINE TINGLING THRILLER I WAS PROMISED!!!
Am I going to read another Sue Wallman book? Yes. Am I going to enjoy it? Stay tuned to probably not.
The synopsis describes the book as “Sue Wallman’s most spine-tingling thriller yet” believe me, there was no tingling going on anywhere when I was reading this short novel.
The novel started off okay… I wouldn’t call it great, but it wasn’t a disaster (at this point my mind was still blank about having read LALS). Leah is on her way with her mother and her step dad Steve to some old house where her family along with two others gather every year. Apparently, it’s a big deal that they make it there on time, however Steve, poor annoying kiss ass Steve is driving the speed limit in the middle of winter. I know… How dare he. Leah is getting impatient as she wants to be a part of the Three Amigos once again, with her cousin and a family friend (I think?) Jakob. We are then greeted by the “first” twist of events when a brand-new character is introduced, Tantrum, who I found to be a rather interesting character, I guess the only one who seemed like a real teenager.
There were too many characters to keep up, Leah’s character was okay… Nothing great, Jakob seemed like a character that needed to be more in the spot light as he seemed great! Poppy, being the only child in the book was far the most interesting and as for the other cousin I already forgot her name that’s how undeveloped these characters seemed. It was hard to form a bond with any of these teenagers as there wasn’t much depth to them!
I found the subplot of the book rather interesting, however not much was done about it. I can’t imagine teenagers being that interested in a very old possible murder case, I find it even more disbelieving that none of the teenagers would have seen something on the internet about the old body being dug up, especially the parents, surly they would have seen something on TripAdvisor. As interesting as the subplot seemed to be at the beginning it was quickly swept under the rug and forgotten about, it was very disappointing as nothing really came of it.
The ending was dramatic, to an extent, but it wasn’t what I pictured for this book, nor did I see it coming. It didn’t feel right for any of the characters, as little developed as they were it still seemed very off to what the book was supposed to be. I was led to believe that these “dark secrets” were somehow starting up again, or some weird stuff was going on, but nothing came of it. The title, book cover and the synopsis all made the book out to be something much more than it actually was.
It was an okay read, I don’t regret picking this book up like I did with the other title, however I feel like I went on a bad roller coaster ride which pulled me up and instead of plummeting down to something exciting it turned into a slow decent into the ending.
Speaking of the ending! I need more??? Where was the build up? Where was the suspense, WHERE WAS THE SPINE TINGLING THRILLER I WAS PROMISED!!!
Am I going to read another Sue Wallman book? Yes. Am I going to enjoy it? Stay tuned to probably not.
scrollsofdragons's review against another edition
3.0
Title and cover a little misleading in a way, I was expecting more of a thriller then we actually got. The twist though I didn't see coming though thinking back it seems so obvious now.
thesydyssey's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5