A review by booksoneveryshelf
Never Miss by Melissa Koslin

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 

I haven’t taken the opportunity to read a new-to-me author in a while and I was very excited for this book!  Sometimes I just need something different to get out of a reading slump and this definitely fit the bill.  It is a fast-paced read that kept me guessing, while also just really wanting to snuggle Mac. 

Suspense is such an interesting balance of action and character arc, something I thought Ms. Koslin did quite well.  I enjoyed the intriguing ride, while also getting to know Lyndon and Kadance.  Of the two, I would have to say that oddly enough, Lyndon was my favorite.   I liked Kadance, but sometimes she seemed a little stiff and not quite likable.  Mac was probably my favorite character, though he never actually says a word.   

Having not read anything from this author before, my mind raced, wondering if the villain was someone I could guess or if it would be an outside character, only revealed at the end.  I was definitely in for a surprise!  Though I have to say that while I found the ending a little anti-climatic, it was also pretty satisfying.  

Overall, I could honestly see this book being a movie and I would totally pay to watch it!  Reminiscent of some of my favorite action flicks, I enjoyed the turn of every page and the race to the finish. 

*My thanks to the publisher for my copy of this book!  I was not required to write a review, positive or otherwise, and have not been compensated for it in any way.  All opinions expressed are my own.