Book Reviews: Book, Beast and Crow + Under This Red Rock

 

  Check out my thoughts on these 2 young adult books below!

*eARCs provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links.  I am an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate so I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you make a purchase through one of my links

Book, Beast, and Crow

By Elizabeth Byrne

Pub Date: March 12, 2024 (Quill Tree Books)

Genre: YA Fantasy

🔗Book Links:

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✍️Also by this author: The Grave Keepers

▪️Synopsis:

Anna Kellogg has always felt different. Growing up in Hartwood, New Jersey—where frequent disappearances are attributed to an urban-legend-like beast who dwells in the walled-in swamp at the center of town—can have that effect on people. But for Anna, it’s more than that. Since she was a child, she’s been plagued by “episodes” where she sees things others can’t see. Feeling different is one thing, but actually being different is another. If it weren’t for her best friend, Olivia, Anna’s not sure where she’d fit in.

But any hopes of having a normal senior year come to a halt when Olivia is attacked in the woods, bitten, and left for dead by a whirling cyclone of claws, fur, and teeth. Though Olivia survives, a sinister entity makes it clear that the mark had been set on Anna…and the miss has set in motion a catastrophic shift that will change Anna and her friends’ lives forever.

With dashes of mythology, fantasy, and suspense, this genre-bending novel from Elizabeth Byrne will leave readers breathless.

My Thoughts:

This book took me forever to read. I found it interesting as I was reading it, but it took me forever to get through. I thought the story was fine, but nothing spectacular.

I would say this is definitely more of a fantasy than a horror story. I didn’t think any part of the book was scary. There’s an alternate world/reality, banshees, talking animals, and beasts. The alternate world had a Narnia-like feel to it.

I liked the friend group in this story, and I especially liked the strong friendship between Anna and Olivia. I enjoy stories that feature female friendships.

I felt the ending was a nice and satisfying conclusion. Overall, this was a decent read that I would recommend to fans of YA fantasy.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Under This Red Rock

By Mindy McGinnis

Pub Date: March 19, 2024 (Katherine Tegen Books)

Genre: YA Mystery/Thriller

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✍️Also by this author: A Long Stretch of Bad Days, The Initial Insult 

▪️Synopsis:

Neely’s monsters don’t always follow her rules, so when the little girl under her bed, the man in her closet, and the disembodied voice that shadows her every move become louder, she knows she’s in trouble.

With a history of mental illness in her family, and the suicide of her older brother heavy on her mind, Neely takes a job as a tour guide in the one place her monsters can’t follow—the caverns. There she can find peace. There she can pretend to be normal. There . . . she meets Mila.

Mila is everything Neely isn’t—beautiful, strong, and confident. As the two become closer, Neely’s innocent crush grows into something more. When a midnight staff party exposes Neely to drugs, she follows Mila’s lead . . . only to have her hallucinations escalate.

When Mila is found brutally murdered in the caverns, Neely has to admit that her memories of that night are vague at best. With her monsters now out in the open, and her grip on reality slipping, Neely must figure out who killed Mila . . . and face the possibility that it might have been her.

My Thoughts:

The two words I would use to describe this book are dark and disturbing. In “Under This Red Rock”, McGinnis tackles mental illness, SA, suicide, trauma, death, grief, murder, and the darker side of human nature. I love McGinnis’s writing and I’m always excited when she releases a new book. Her writing is so unique and immersive, and her characters are raw and complex.

This was a dark and bleak read that left me feeling sad. There are so many heavy topics explored and it was hard to read certain parts. I thought Neely was an interesting main character, the ultimate unreliable narrator. She has an undiagnosed mental illness where she has auditory and visual hallucinations. She often has a distorted sense of reality. Could she have been responsible for her new friend’s death? The murder mystery in this book kept me guessing until the end.

This wasn’t my all time favorite book by McGinnis, but I would still recommend it to YA mystery lovers. If you liked McGinnis’s other books, you’ll most likely enjoy this one.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

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😱Review: Nestlings by Nat Cassidy

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Nestlings by Nat Cassidy
Genre: Horror
Source: eARC from the publisher via NetGalley 
Book Links: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop.org

Pub Date: October 31, 2023 (Tor Nightfire)

Nat Cassidy has done it again!  He’s written another creepy, chilling, mysterious horror story that I thoroughly enjoyed. 

I loved Nat Cassidy’s book Mary, so I was so happy to get the chance to read Nestlings on NetGalley. This was such a chilling read and I definitely need to own a physical copy. This story felt like watching an episode of American Horror Story or Creepshow.  There’s icky bug moments, an old, posh hotel with strange residents, Rosemary’s Baby vibes, and very creepy babies. I love Cassidy’s writing and his books are just so interesting and enjoyable.  I also loved the author’s note at the end of the book.  

There’s always a deeper meaning to Cassidy’s books, and Nestlings tackles serious issues (that are mentioned in a note at the beginning of the book) and mixes in horror (and lots of disgusting bugs!).

I highly recommend Nestlings, especially if you are looking for a new horror book to read this year.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Ana and Reid needed a lucky break.

The horrifically complicated birth of their first child has left Ana paralyzed, bitter, and struggling: with mobility, with her relationship with Reid, with resentment for her baby. That’s about to change with the words any New Yorker would love to hear―affordable housing lottery.

They’ve won an apartment in the Deptford, one of Manhattan’s most revered buildings with beautiful vistas of Central Park and stunning architecture.

Reid dismisses disturbing events and Ana’s deep unease and paranoia as the price of living in New York―people are odd―but he can’t explain the needle-like bite marks on the baby.

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ARC Review: The Dark Game by Jonathan Janz

*I received this arc from the publisher via NetGalley for review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  Many thanks to the publisher for granting me access to this ARC!

The Dark Game

by Jonathan Janz

Publication Date:  April 11, 2019

by Flame Tree Press

Genre:  Horror, Mystery

Pages: 304

Source:  ARC from publisher via NetGalley

Ten writers are selected for a summer-long writing retreat with the most celebrated and reclusive author in the world. Their host is the legendary Roderick Wells. Handsome, enigmatic, and fiendishly talented, Wells promises to teach his pupils about writing, about magic, about the untapped potential that each of them possesses. Most of all, he plans to teach them about the darkness in their hearts. The writers think they are signing up for a chance at riches and literary prestige. But they are really entering the twisted imagination of a deranged genius, a lethal contest pitting them against one another in a struggle for their sanity and their lives. They have entered into Roderick Wells's most brilliant and horrible creation.

Ten writers go to a writing retreat and stay at a creepy mansion with a strange reclusive author in the middle of nowhere.  What could possibly go wrong?

One of my favorite genres is horror.  I love to be scared and The Dark Game definitely had it's scary moments.  There's also plenty of gore and gruesomeness that is sure to please any horror fan. This is the first book that I've read by Janz.  I've heard great things about his horror novels, so I was very eager to read his latest.  I enjoyed his writing style and this book was a pretty fast-paced read.  I loved the creepy old house setting and the overall eerie feel of the story.  

The main problem I had with the story was the numerous main characters.  I had a difficult time trying to keep all the writers straight, and it got a little confusing, especially in the beginning.  The chapters were short (which I tend to like), but each chapter switched to a different perspective, and there were so many narrators that it became overwhelming.  I also had a hard time connecting to any of the characters, and by the end I really didn't care who survived.  I know that sounds harsh, but it's the truth.  I found the characters to be rather annoying.  

I do look forward to reading Janz's other horror novels, even though I wasn't blown away by this one.  If you love horror stories featuring plenty of characters and plenty of gruesome moments, I definitely recommend checking this book out. 

⭐⭐⭐1/2

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ARC Love of the Week! The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman

Hi Everyone!

I've decided that every Saturday I'm going to feature a favorite ARC (advance reading copy) that I have requested to review.  I'll post about the book and you can decide if you want to add it to your TBR!

The first ARC that I'm loving so far is The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman.  I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley for review.  I am really enjoying this one.  

The Devouring Gray

by Christine Lynn Herman

Publication Date: April 2, 2019

by Disney Hyperion

(Many thanks to Disney Hyperion for letting me read and review this book!)

Branches and stones, daggers and bones,
They locked the Beast away.
After the death of her sister, seventeen-year-old Violet Saunders finds herself dragged to Four Paths, New York. Violet may be a newcomer, but she soon learns her mother isn't: They belong to one of the revered founding families of the town, where stone bells hang above every doorway and danger lurks in the depths of the woods.
Justin Hawthorne's bloodline has protected Four Paths for generations from the Gray—a lifeless dimension that imprisons a brutal monster. After Justin fails to inherit his family's powers, his mother is determined to keep this humiliation a secret. But Justin can't let go of the future he was promised and the town he swore to protect.
Ever since Harper Carlisle lost her hand to an accident that left her stranded in the Gray for days, she has vowed revenge on the person who abandoned her: Justin Hawthorne. There are ripples of dissent in Four Paths, and Harper seizes an opportunity to take down the Hawthornes and change her destiny-to what extent, even she doesn't yet know.
The Gray is growing stronger every day, and its victims are piling up. When Violet accidentally unleashes the monster, all three must band together with the other Founders to unearth the dark truths behind their families' abilities—before the Gray devours them all.

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The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

Riley Sager is definitely an auto-buy author for me.  See below for my thoughts on The Last Time I Lied!

*I received an arc of this book from the publisher via NetGalley for review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links.  I am an Amazon affiliate and I may receive a small compensation if you make a purchase after clicking on one of my links.

The Last Time I Lied
by Riley Sager
Publication Date:  July 3, 2018
by Dutton

Genre: Thriller, Mystery

Pages: 370

Source: Publisher via NetGalley

Format: eARC
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 (4.5/5 Stars)

Two Truths and a Lie. The girls played it all the time in their tiny cabin at Camp Nightingale. Vivian, Natalie, Allison, and first-time camper Emma Davis, the youngest of the group. The games ended when Emma sleepily watched the others sneak out of the cabin in the dead of night. The last she--or anyone--saw of them was Vivian closing the cabin door behind her, hushing Emma with a finger pressed to her lips.
Now a rising star in the New York art scene, Emma turns her past into paintings--massive canvases filled with dark leaves and gnarled branches that cover ghostly shapes in white dresses. The paintings catch the attention of Francesca Harris-White, the socialite and wealthy owner of Camp Nightingale. When Francesca implores her to return to the newly reopened camp as a painting instructor, Emma sees an opportunity to try to find out what really happened to her friends.
Yet it's immediately clear that all is not right at Camp Nightingale. Already haunted by memories from fifteen years ago, Emma discovers a security camera pointed directly at her cabin, mounting mistrust from Francesca and, most disturbing of all, cryptic clues Vivian left behind about the camp's twisted origins. As she digs deeper, Emma finds herself sorting through lies from the past while facing threats from both man and nature in the present.
And the closer she gets to the truth about Camp Nightingale, the more she realizes it may come at a deadly price.

It was Emma Davis's first time away at camp when her friends and cabin mates mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again.  15 years later, Emma is given the chance to go back to Camp Nightingale to be a painting instructor, and she uses this opportunity to find out what really happened to her missing friends.  Will she find out the truth about the night her friends went missing?  

Sager has written another book that I devoured.  It was suspenseful and intriguing.  This book, (as well as his other novel, Final Girls), made me feel like I was watching a horror movie.  The creepy setting of Camp Nightingale really added to the horror movie feel.  Camp Nightingale was like a camp right out of Friday the 13th.  It's eerie at night and bad things happen there, like when Emma's friends go missing.  Emma is an unreliable narrator, and I was constantly wondering if she had something to do with her friends' disappearances.

I loved the glimpses into the past that are given after some chapters.  I got to read what it was like 15 years prior, when Emma's friends went missing.  Sager always has a smooth transition between the past and present time in his books, so things never got confusing.  

I can see this story being turned into a film.  Interesting and vibrant characters, an intriguing mystery, creepy moments, and an unreliable main character all made this book a fun and fast paced read.

Definitely recommend checking this one out!  

⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

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The Darkdeep by Ally Condie & Brendan Reichs

I had a fun time reading The Darkdeep!  See below for my thoughts on this middle grade story by Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs.

*I received an arc of this book from the publisher via NetGalley for review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links.  I am an Amazon affiliate and I may receive a small compensation if you make a purchase after clicking on one of my links.

The Darkdeep
by Ally Condie & Brendan Reichs
Publication Date:  October 2, 2018
by Bloomsbury Children's Books

Genre: Middle Grade, Supernatural, Adventure

Pages: 272

Source: Publisher via NetGalley

Format: eARC
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 Stars)

When a bullying incident sends twelve-year-old Nico Holland over the edge of a cliff into the icy waters of Still Cove, where no one ever goes, friends Tyler and Ella - and even 'cool kid' Opal -rush to his rescue... only to discover an island hidden in the swirling mists below.
Shrouded by dense trees and murky tides, the island appears uninhabited, although the kids can't quite shake the feeling that something about it is off. Their suspicions grow when they stumble upon an abandoned houseboat with an array of curiosities inside: odd-looking weapons, unnerving portraits, maps to places they've never heard of, and a glass jar containing something completely unidentifiable.
As the group delves deeper into the unknown, their discoveries - and their lives -begin to intertwine in weird and creepy ways. Something ancient has awakened... and it knows their wishes and dreams - and their darkest, most terrible secrets. Do they have what it takes to face the shadowy things that lurk within their own hearts?

I've really been reading a ton of middle grade books lately.  I just think they're quick and interesting reads that make me feel like I'm young again (which is always a good thing!), going on all kinds of adventures.  I had such a fun time reading The Darkdeep.  It was filled with excitement and monsters.  I love me some monsters!  I knew this was a book I wanted to read when I saw the awesome cover and read the synopsis.

This story definitely had a bit of a Stranger Things vibe.  Young kids get caught up in a creepy adventure involving strange creatures.  The scary setting gave the story a very chilling atmosphere that I loved.  The Darkdeep had it's creepy parts but it's not overly frightening, especially since it is a middle grade book.  I felt that the story flowed very well, even though the book is written by two authors.  I've never read anything by Ally Condie before, but I have read and enjoyed Brendan Reich's book, "Nemesis."

This was an easy read and I flew through the story.  I thought all the main characters were well written and interesting, and I enjoyed reading from the perspectives of Nico and Opal.  I really enjoyed the friendships in this book!  I had fun reading about the main group of friends as they got caught up in a crazy adventure.

I believe The Darkdeep is the first in a series, and I look forward to reading the second book.  I think this story is perfect for readers who enjoy eerie and adventurous books.  Even though this is a middle grade book, I think teens and adults will also enjoy it. 

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Book Review: The Price Guide to the Occult by Leslye Walton

The Price Guide To The Occult 
by Leslye Walton
Publication Date: March 13, 2018 
by Candlewick

Genre: Young Adult, Magical Realism, Fantasy

Pages: 288

Source: Publisher via NetGalley

Format: eARC
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 Stars)

The Blackburn women are cursed. Ever since the extraordinary witch Rona Blackburn landed on Anathema Island centuries ago and was shunned by the eight "original" settlers, Blackburn witches have been doomed to carry out a brief whirlwind affair with a descendant of the Original Eight. The vengeful curse, however, had unintended side effects: it diluted the Blackburns' supernatural powers. That's perfectly all right with seventeen-year-old Nor Blackburn. All she wants is a quiet, unremarkable life—her powers are blissfully unexceptional, her love life pretty much nonexistent. Nor hopes the curse has played itself out through enough generations that she'll finally be spared the drama. But when a mysterious book comes out promising to cast any spell for the right price, Nor senses a dark storm headed straight for Anathema—and straight for her.

*I received the advanced reader's copy of this book from the publisher for review.  This does not affect my opinion or the content of my review.  All thoughts/opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links.  I am an Amazon affiliate and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through one of my links.

Book Review: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

Aru Shah and the End of Time 
by Roshani Chokshi
Series:  Pandava Quartet, Book 1
Publication Date: March 27, 2018 
by Rick Riordan Presents

Genre: Middle Grade, Fantasy

Pages: 368

Source: Publisher via NetGalley

Format: eARC
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 (4.5/5 Stars)

Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, she'll be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur?

One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru's doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don't believe her claim that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. Just a quick light, Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and never ever fib again.

But lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it's up to Aru to save them.

The only way to stop the demon is to find the reincarnations of the five legendary Pandava brothers, protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, and journey through the Kingdom of Death. But how is one girl in Spider-Man pajamas supposed to do all that?

*I received the advanced reader's copy of this book from the publisher for review.  This does not affect my opinion or the content of my review.  All thoughts/opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links.  I am an Amazon affiliate and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through one of my links.

Review: Invictus by Ryan Graudin

Invictus

by Ryan Graudin

Publication Date:  September 26, 2017

by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Genre:  Young Adult Fiction, Science Fiction

Pages: 465

Source:  Publisher via NetGalley

Format:  eARC

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐1/2 (3.5/5 Stars)

Amazon┃Kindle

*I received the advanced reader's copy of this book from the publisher for review.  This does not affect my opinion or the content of my review.  All thoughts/opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links.  I am an Amazon affiliate and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through one of my links.

Book Reviews: Ultimate Sacrifice, The Hanging Girl, Follow Me Back

Here are reviews of some books I've read recently.  Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy these books that much.

*I received an advanced reader's copy of these books from the publisher for review.  This does not affect my opinion or the content of my review.  All thoughts/opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links.  I am an Amazon affiliate and (at no cost to you) I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through one of my links.

Ultimate Sacrifice by S.E. Green
Publication Date: October 3, 2017 by Oftomes Publishing

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Horror

Pages: 298

Source: Publisher 

Format: eARC
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Rating: ⭐⭐1/2 (2.5/5 Stars)

Synopsis:

Vickie has always lived a quiet, ordinary life in an equally quiet and ordinary small town. Yet one fateful night a child turns up dead in the woods behind her house in a ritualistic slaughter. Vickie and her family are suddenly thrown into a national spotlight. But as the investigation unfolds, she begins to realize her family isn’t so ordinary after all. Evil is inching closer to those she holds dear and Vickie isn't sure who she can ultimately trust.

My Thoughts:

Ultimate Sacrifice was a very strange and disturbing horror tale. 

The main character, Vickie, spends most of the story trying to find the killer of her neighbor's young child. This book deals with cults, ritualistic killings, and just scary stuff, and it was disturbing the way the murder of a young child was described.  It was way too gruesome, even for me! 

I liked the mystery and this was a fast-paced read, but the main character just really got on my nerves.  Vickie is not very smart and she does a lot of stupid things. I just wanted to shout at this character while reading this book because she repeatedly put herself in danger.

I thought the romance between Vickie and her friend was just unnecessary to the story.  I didn't really think a romance was needed and I wish that part was left out.  

I'm sad that I didn't like this book but I am still going to read more from this author because I did enjoy the mystery part of the story.  I own one of her other books and I hope I'll enjoy that one more than this one.

The Hanging Girl by Eileen Cook
Publication Date: October 3, 2017 by HMH Books for Young Readers

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

Pages: 320

Source: Publisher via NetGalley

Format: eARC
Goodreads │Amazon │Kindle

Rating: ⭐⭐ (2/5 Stars)

Synopsis:

Skye Thorn has given tarot card readings for years, and now her psychic visions are helping the police find the town’s missing golden girl. It’s no challenge—her readings have always been faked, but this time she has some insider knowledge. The kidnapping was supposed to be easy—no one would get hurt and she’d get the money she needs to start a new life. But a seemingly harmless prank has turned dark, and Skye realizes the people she’s involved with are willing to kill to get what they want and she must discover their true identity before it’s too late.

My Thoughts:

The Hanging Girl by Eileen Cook was a disappointing and unbelievable read. 

I don't want to say too much about the plot because I don't want to give anything away, but this story follows Skye Thorn as she tries to find her missing classmate, Paige. The story is mostly told from Skye's perspective with certain chapters told by Paige's diary entries from when she was held captive. 

The characters in this book were just annoying and I didn't really care about any of them.  Skye was not a very likeable character.  She lied about many things throughout the story and I just did not find her character appealing in any way.  I also found Paige, and Skye's mother, to be unlikeable characters. 

The plot of this book was just crazy.  The story was unbelievable, especially the disappointing ending that just pissed me off.  Also, I figured out the mystery early on and I just found the story to be a big let down.

On the plus side, I did read this book super fast and the story did keep me reading.  I'll probably read the author's other books eventually.

Follow Me Back by A.V. Geiger
Series:  Follow Me Back, Book 1
Publication Date: June 6, 2017 by Sourcebooks Fire

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

Pages: 359

Source: Publisher via NetGalley

Format: eARC
Goodreads │Amazon │Kindle

Rating: ⭐⭐ (2/5 Stars)

Synopsis:

Tessa Hart’s world feels very small. Confined to her bedroom with agoraphobia, her one escape is the online fandom for pop sensation Eric Thorn. When he tweets to his fans, it’s like his speaking directly to her…
Eric Thorn is frightened by his obsessive fans. They take their devotion way too far. It doesn’t help that his PR team keeps posting to encourage their fantasies.
When a fellow pop star is murdered at the hands of a fan, Eric knows he has to do something to shatter his online image fast—like take down one of his top Twitter followers. But Eric’s plan to troll @TessaHeartsEric unexpectedly evolves into an online relationship deeper than either could have imagined. And when the two arrange to meet IRL, what should have made for the world’s best episode of Catfish takes a deadly turn…

My Thoughts: 

I was not having any luck with some of the books I read recently.  Follow Me Back was another disappointment.  Maybe I've just been reading too many YA mystery/thrillers but I just found this book to be underwhelming and unbelievable.

I enjoyed parts of this book.  It was sort of interesting and I liked that the book was told in a unique format, with tweets, text messages, and interrogation transcripts.  However, the main characters grated on my nerves, especially Eric Thorn, who seemed like a narcissistic jerk.  He had no respect for anyone, including his many fans, and I just really disliked his character.  Tessa wasn't as unlikeable as Eric, but I still didn't really care what happened to her.  You would think I would've related to her better, since I've had my own episodes with agoraphobia, but I really didn't find her character to be that interesting.

The relationship between Tessa and Eric was unbelievable and it just annoyed me.  I guess the mystery in this book was done well, but I don't know if I'll be reading the second book in the series.  The ending took a weird turn, so I might have to read the next one just to see what the heck happened.  

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