hermoninny's review against another edition
3.0
“Hey here’s a major plot point that’s going to solve the mystery at the end! We’ll even hint to the fact that it’ll solve the crime. BUT even though it’s a major part of our main character’s personhood, we are only gonna mention it like 3x...just enough you remember it exists, but not enough to make it a part of the story.”
The overall story was okay, but it was clear that the main character’s synesthesia was going to be a major plot point from the start, and it was discussed heavily at first....and then hardly ever mentioned again unless it moved the story forward. It felt like a convenient way to “find the killer,” so to speak.
The overall story was okay, but it was clear that the main character’s synesthesia was going to be a major plot point from the start, and it was discussed heavily at first....and then hardly ever mentioned again unless it moved the story forward. It felt like a convenient way to “find the killer,” so to speak.
ms0blonde's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
bng0324's review against another edition
2.0
Sloppy writing and a too complicated story line. Saw the bad guy coming a mile away, but the "twist" at the end was unnecessary in my opinion.
sophiegallagher98's review against another edition
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? No
3.0
alex_kocher's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
kylieeason's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book!
I devoured it every second I had available.
How does a 13 year old mystery and a recent murder connect? Does it at all? I kept going back and forth in my ideas of what happened and who was involved.
I was kept on my toes the entire time and I loved every second of it
I devoured it every second I had available.
How does a 13 year old mystery and a recent murder connect? Does it at all? I kept going back and forth in my ideas of what happened and who was involved.
I was kept on my toes the entire time and I loved every second of it
jayceeash's review against another edition
4.0
Not One of Us by Debbie Herbert is a suspense/mystery story. This is my first by this author and I loved her writing style. She kept you on the edge of your seat, but without a bunch of filler. The relationships were intricate and well connected. I was pleased that she had characters from all walks of life including an autistic nephew. The main characters Teagan & Jori were strong females who each had their own backstory that made them human. This book had such a great secret that brought it all together and kept me completely enthralled from beginning to end.
dmwhipp's review against another edition
2.0
Jori Trahan returns to the bayou in Alabama to care for her aging grandmother and autistic brother. She finds she's still haunted by the mysterious disappearance of her high school boyfriend and his family. Soon after her return, her questions lead to serious trouble.... family secrets, murders, drug smuggling and more are occurring in this little bayou town. Tegan, a single mother working for the police and battling her past reputation, investigates and befriends Jori in the process.
It was difficult to distinguish between the narrative voices of the two female characters and I didn't find either believable enough to connect with. Jori is 29 YO but has left her ailing grandmother to raise her special needs brother?! That, combined with plot holes and predictability (we all knew that synesthesia would come in handy, right?), made this a mediocre read for me.
It was difficult to distinguish between the narrative voices of the two female characters and I didn't find either believable enough to connect with. Jori is 29 YO but has left her ailing grandmother to raise her special needs brother?! That, combined with plot holes and predictability (we all knew that synesthesia would come in handy, right?), made this a mediocre read for me.
taylorjmorton's review against another edition
3.0
Good, but not great. I can't really describe why I wasn't more in love with this book. Debbie Herbert has a great writing style, but I had a hard time getting into the book. I wasn't a fan of Jorie in the beginning but I grew to like her as I continued to listen to this on Audible. I did like the character of Tegan.
DID NOT SEE THE SPECIAL ENDING TWIST COMING. I didn't predict that one at all. This book is worth the read, just not my favorite.
DID NOT SEE THE SPECIAL ENDING TWIST COMING. I didn't predict that one at all. This book is worth the read, just not my favorite.