A review by titaniumtammy
Some Shall Break by Ellie Marney

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

5.0

Some Shall Break by Ellie Marney is the astounding sequel to one of my favorite mysteries None Shall Sleep! This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year & I am ecstatic to say that it delivered! Because my love of the first book is so grand, I was nervous but I shouldn’t have been. Ellie Marney continues to leave me in shock & awe with her one of a kind storytelling, brilliant mysteries & just phenomenal writing. This series to me is an interesting mix of Criminal Minds meets Veronica Mars set in the 1980’s, which I adore so much. 

This series follows two young adults, Emma Lewis & Travis Bell, who have both been through horrific tragedies in their own lives. They are recruited by the FBI & its’ behavioral unit to interview criminals their own age that have committed heinous crimes. In doing so, they cross paths with one particular serial killer & it sets them on one hell of a ride. The sequel sees them as another peculiar criminal with ties to the original duo of Emma & Travis that is causing absolute horror & chaos. Can the duo & their band of allies stop the terror before it is too late or will they break in the process? Pick up this serial killer thriller series to find out!

This is a series where you need to start at the beginning with None Shall Sleep & oh what a ride you are in for. This is an unputdownable series sure to captivate any mystery fan. I wish I could insert a picture of my face to show the pure awe, disgust, shock, curiosity & more that I’m sure is shown as I have finished both books. I am now clamoring to read the next & final book in this series. 

If anyone is looking for a mystery recommendation, None Shall Sleep & in turn, the sequel, Some Shall Break would be TOP of my list to suggest! I would add to check content warnings because even though it is said to be young adult mystery, this book is quite brutal & gory, so please read according to one’s best interest! Happy reading if you do!

Massive thanks to NetGalley, Little Brown & TBR & Beyond Tours for the free arc, which I voluntarily read & reviewed. I am so grateful for this!

Content Warnings: This book mentions &/or contains violence, gore, abuse, sexual assault, kidnapping & murder. 
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