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A review by bellebookcorner
Some Shall Break by Ellie Marney
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-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
4.0
I was so excited when I saw that None Shall Sleep is getting a sequel because I love the first book and I’d love to get back to meet the characters again, Travis and Emma!
If you're looking for a police procedural thriller story with 80’s setting and serial killer on the loose then you’ll have to pick this one up!
The plot started out 3 months after what happened on the 1st book, Emma was once again called to help the FBI to catch another serial killer. But this is not just any case, this one is personal to Emma which is affecting herself more than she realize by bringing back bad memories.
The characters are complex and well developed, for both main characters and even the serial killer – Simon.
I admire Emma’s character, we see her struggling at first but still remain strong and brave to work and catch the killer so no other girls will suffer the same fate as her.
This book focuses a lot more about Emma’s feelings and thoughts, so it feels like Travis is being pushed aside a little bit. I wish we got to see him more in action and his feelings towards Emma and his new job.
As for the romance, the progress is slow but I can feel the strong bond of trust between them. I hope their feelings will be a lot more explored in the next book.
Overall, it’s a good sequel to None Shall Sleep. The last few chapters are really tense and gripping which makes it so hard to put down!
Thank you to TBR and Beyond Tour, Netgalley, author and publisher for giving me an e-ARC of the book and for having me on this book tour. I’m leaving this review voluntarily!
If you're looking for a police procedural thriller story with 80’s setting and serial killer on the loose then you’ll have to pick this one up!
The plot started out 3 months after what happened on the 1st book, Emma was once again called to help the FBI to catch another serial killer. But this is not just any case, this one is personal to Emma which is affecting herself more than she realize by bringing back bad memories.
The characters are complex and well developed, for both main characters and even the serial killer – Simon.
I admire Emma’s character, we see her struggling at first but still remain strong and brave to work and catch the killer so no other girls will suffer the same fate as her.
This book focuses a lot more about Emma’s feelings and thoughts, so it feels like Travis is being pushed aside a little bit. I wish we got to see him more in action and his feelings towards Emma and his new job.
As for the romance, the progress is slow but I can feel the strong bond of trust between them. I hope their feelings will be a lot more explored in the next book.
Overall, it’s a good sequel to None Shall Sleep. The last few chapters are really tense and gripping which makes it so hard to put down!
Thank you to TBR and Beyond Tour, Netgalley, author and publisher for giving me an e-ARC of the book and for having me on this book tour. I’m leaving this review voluntarily!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Drug use and Racism