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A review by theamyleblanc
The Trap by Ava Glass
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
I've been pretty 'meh' about this whole series but this book is probably my least favorite.
It has all the pacing problems of the previous two. The balance is off between upbeats of action/mystery and downbeats of introspection. The only thrilling bit happens in Rome -- everything else feels too easy.
It's hard to connect with Emma. The story is told in a third person limited PoV, which is fine. But that seems to have tripped up the author because we're often told how Emma is feeling instead of seeing and experiencing it alongside her. Again, things seem too easy for her.And what was with the Michael interlude? I can guess the impact something like that would have if it had been done well but it wasn't. As it stands, it doesn't add to the story.
The narration is ridiculously repetitive. Not only does it recap the previous stories in an awkward, info-dumping kind of way, but it also repeats information from chapter to chapter. The number of times I groaned and shouted "Yes, we know!" was unacceptable.
Once again, the ending was a letdown. But I'd go further and argue that the way the whole 'Russian plot' played out was a disappointment. There were so many opportunities for a nuanced, twisted, always-keep-them-guessing conspiracy and instead, it was kept very simple. I feel cheated out of a good mystery.
I won't be continuing with this series and I don't see myself recommending it.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bantam, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
It has all the pacing problems of the previous two. The balance is off between upbeats of action/mystery and downbeats of introspection. The only thrilling bit happens in Rome -- everything else feels too easy.
It's hard to connect with Emma. The story is told in a third person limited PoV, which is fine. But that seems to have tripped up the author because we're often told how Emma is feeling instead of seeing and experiencing it alongside her. Again, things seem too easy for her.
The narration is ridiculously repetitive. Not only does it recap the previous stories in an awkward, info-dumping kind of way, but it also repeats information from chapter to chapter. The number of times I groaned and shouted "Yes, we know!" was unacceptable.
Once again, the ending was a letdown. But I'd go further and argue that the way the whole 'Russian plot' played out was a disappointment. There were so many opportunities for a nuanced, twisted, always-keep-them-guessing conspiracy and instead, it was kept very simple. I feel cheated out of a good mystery.
I won't be continuing with this series and I don't see myself recommending it.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bantam, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.