the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
The first half of the book was a solid 4 stars, but then we get to the twist, which I had guessed after the first chapter, and because of that I felt a bit let down, but a decent read overall!
stacylmoll's review against another edition
4.0
If you love a mystery and want to be kept on the edge of your seat, this book should be at the top of your summer reading list. Although I figured out the who pretty early, I think it was more because I love these type of stories and could see where it was going. I will not say more on that, because I do not want to spoil the book for others.
This book comes out next month, so look for it if you love a mystery!
This book comes out next month, so look for it if you love a mystery!
pickettreads's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for my honest review, and I have to thank them for such a great read. I already find rest stops a little creepy and after reading this book I will have a hard time stopping at one again. Imagine anticipating a quick stop to change your clothes and being assaulted in the bathroom by a strange man whose face you do not see only to come out and find your fiance missing. Thus begins a horrific scavenger hunt with Kristine racing to save her missing fiance.
I thought this book was action packed and yes a bit gory. For someone who enjoys a good horror story the gore does not bother me. What this book has in abundance is a super creepy and evil serial killer. Love the fast pace and the thrills. Throughout the book there are several mentions of something horrible that happened to Kristine in her childhood but the author does not elaborate until close to the end which I thought was different but works. I loved all of it and will look into the other books by this author.
I thought this book was action packed and yes a bit gory. For someone who enjoys a good horror story the gore does not bother me. What this book has in abundance is a super creepy and evil serial killer. Love the fast pace and the thrills. Throughout the book there are several mentions of something horrible that happened to Kristine in her childhood but the author does not elaborate until close to the end which I thought was different but works. I loved all of it and will look into the other books by this author.
sjj169's review against another edition
4.0
Kristin and her doctor fiancé are headed up to his mom's estate for the Fourth of July holiday. Kristin spills some coffee and wants to stop and change her clothes. They pull off at a abandoned rest stop in the desert. Do these people not watch horror movies!??? Never do that!
Kristin is attacked in the restroom by a guy with a knife.
She gets away but realizes that the creeper has kidnapped her fiancé, Daniel.
She gets that call. Say good-bye. Now. Or he dies.
That begins a game of cat and mouse with this sicko in the desert. Anyone that tries to help Kristin ends up on the wrong side of the creeper.
Kristin does have a history of being used by another man back when she was a teenager. She survived and worked her way up from her trailer park roots.
Trouble, trouble, I've had it all my days. It seems that trouble's going to follow me to my grave.
This book moves very fast and if you are a fan of spine chilling slashers get your seatbelt on and buckle up. This is a bumpy ride.
You don't know who you are...not until you been pushed to the edge.
Book source: Netgalley in exchange for review.
Kristin is attacked in the restroom by a guy with a knife.
She gets away but realizes that the creeper has kidnapped her fiancé, Daniel.
She gets that call. Say good-bye. Now. Or he dies.
That begins a game of cat and mouse with this sicko in the desert. Anyone that tries to help Kristin ends up on the wrong side of the creeper.
Kristin does have a history of being used by another man back when she was a teenager. She survived and worked her way up from her trailer park roots.
Trouble, trouble, I've had it all my days. It seems that trouble's going to follow me to my grave.
This book moves very fast and if you are a fan of spine chilling slashers get your seatbelt on and buckle up. This is a bumpy ride.
You don't know who you are...not until you been pushed to the edge.
Book source: Netgalley in exchange for review.
thatsciencedad's review against another edition
2.0
This here book is getting all kinds of handjobs and reach-arounds from fellow readers but it sure as shit did nothing for me.
The 'twist' was obvious.
Characters - didn't care for 'em.
The ending was dross. Actually, the whole second half of the book was pretty poor.
I didn't hate it and I can see why many have liked it. I'm just disappointed Swerve didn't twist my nipples in the way this type of story should have.
The 'twist' was obvious.
Characters - didn't care for 'em.
The ending was dross. Actually, the whole second half of the book was pretty poor.
I didn't hate it and I can see why many have liked it. I'm just disappointed Swerve didn't twist my nipples in the way this type of story should have.
katiearcher's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like I held my breath the entire book and only after reading that last sentence did I finally breathe again. I've only just finished and my heart is still pounding in my chest from the suspense. This story leaves you on the edge of your seat with every surprising twist and turn. It's a roller coaster ride that takes off at full speed and doesn't slow down.
daynpitseleh's review against another edition
3.0
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a decent psychological thriller that kind of falls a bit flat in the second half of the book. With characters that aren't totally likable or relatable, a plot twist that can be seen coming from a mile away, and a last third that was dragging a bit, it wasn't the best thriller, but it was atmospheric at times.
This is a decent psychological thriller that kind of falls a bit flat in the second half of the book. With characters that aren't totally likable or relatable, a plot twist that can be seen coming from a mile away, and a last third that was dragging a bit, it wasn't the best thriller, but it was atmospheric at times.
ern0809's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
em_err's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I didn't read much of it. As a Christian, I have a three strikes you're out policy and I was more than generous with this book. That being said, too much got to me and it was no longer interesting because of that. If I had finished it, I suppose I would've said that it was well written for the most part with solid characters. It truly is a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you want to find out what happens. It's very lifetimey. My other thing is that the main character really does think too much. Other than that, the writing is okay.