A review by dani_bugz
One Was Lost by Natalie D. Richards
2.0
The only word that comes to mind after finishing One Was Lost is 'meh'. And that's not even a word, it's an exclamation that means "expressing a lack of interest or enthusiasm" . I do have to say I read the book in 2 sittings, but that's not a testament to the writing style, world building, or characterisation (all of which were severely lacking). The thing that kept me going was the fast pacing and the mystery/thriller elements that I just couldn't stop thinking about. But in the end, I guessed who the 'killer' was, where the romance was headed, and the neat, wrapped up ending.
So! Would I recommend it? Yes: to 13/14 year old girls who are venturing into the genre of thriller/crime/mystery. No: to anyone else. It was definitely nothing special, and I kind of feel like I wasted hours of my life which are now invested in this stupid book.
Warnings: Some graphic content (blood/dismemberment) but zero sex or death.
So! Would I recommend it? Yes: to 13/14 year old girls who are venturing into the genre of thriller/crime/mystery. No: to anyone else. It was definitely nothing special, and I kind of feel like I wasted hours of my life which are now invested in this stupid book.
Warnings: Some graphic content (blood/dismemberment) but zero sex or death.