A review by thebookwormkatie
What Remains by Wendy Walker

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 Thank you @netgalley and @blackstonepublishing for an eARC of What Remains by Wendy Walker. 
 
I was super excited to be approved for this one because I was obsessed with Walker’s novel DON’T LOOK FOR ME. 
 
What Remains is fast-paced and plot driven. I’ve heard before that if you’re writing a thriller or mystery, you should write it backwards because then you’ll understand all the loopholes and connections. What Remains plays with that a bit for the actual crime itself, and I found that fascinating. It also incorporates the psychology behind the crime, so I feel like true crime lovers will enjoy that as well. 
 
I do think for me, the “thriller” part of this story started a little too abruptly. I wasn’t convinced by the cat and mouse chase. I think I just needed it to go a level deeper. 
Also, the main character made some choices that made me absolutely irate, but that’s just my personal reaction 🙃 
 
Overall, it wasn’t a five-star read like the last book I read, but I think it is a good thriller beach read for the summer. I’ll still pick up whatever Walker writes next 😊 
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