A review by claudcloud
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
For one of my first forays into more mystery/thriller type of books, this was just... okay, to be honest.
Also, I really dislike the fact that the model on the cover is white, when Audrey Rose is biracial and has Indian heritage? This feels like a choice that could've been so easily fixed?
All this to say that I don't think I'll be continuing with this, as it just didn't capture my attention quite enough. I was somewhat tempted by the promise of more Thomas, but yeah, no.
Spoiler
The pacing felt off in the end, the revelation of Jack the Ripper was too fast, and while I enjoyed Audrey Rose as a character and her banter with Thomas, they all felt just a little too flat for my liking, and I had no good opportunity to connect with them.Also, I really dislike the fact that the model on the cover is white, when Audrey Rose is biracial and has Indian heritage? This feels like a choice that could've been so easily fixed?
All this to say that I don't think I'll be continuing with this, as it just didn't capture my attention quite enough. I was somewhat tempted by the promise of more Thomas, but yeah, no.