A review by astoriareader
Dark Corners by Megan Goldin

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

SYNOPSIS:
  • Shortly after meeting with Terence Bailey, an inmate in a Florida prison, Maddison Logan, a popular #vanlife influencer, disappears. In the meeting, Rachel Krall’s name came up, so the FBI flies Rachel to Florida.
  • Rachel is a popular true-crime podcaster, and she has made a name for herself in the podcasting world.
  • Terence Bailey will be released in a few days. He is a suspected serial killer, but there’s no evidence to tie him to any of the killings. He went to jail when he was twenty-one years old, and now, he’s twenty-seven years old.

MY THOUGHTS
  • I hadn’t read book 1 (Night Swim) before, but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything. It was good as a stand-alone book.
  • I read this one in less than 24 hours, and I found myself thinking about it in the moments I put the book down.
  • Really enjoyed the character development. Rachel is a capable, strong-willed, smart character.
  • Multiple POVs, including Rachel’s, one scary dude, & a podcast transcript.
  • Loved the ending and the many twists throughout that kept me in suspense
  • I liked the romantic aspect in the book, but felt the chemistry between the characters.
  • Excellent writing. Complex plot, but well-plotted and easy to follow.
  • Short chapters, which I love.
  • The commentary on influencers throughout was timely, observant, and interesting. 


TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4.5 stars rounded to 5, as I finished in less than 24 hours. Solid thriller with a well-written, capable woman as the MC.

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. It will be published on August 8, 2023.
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