4.25 STARS

I read this recently as a buddy read with my friend Spencer (thank you for introducing me to this wonderful author) Okay, like this book.. i feel like it has its flaws like every book but these flaws almost made it unbearable in a sense.

Look, why would I say that if the rating is so high? well bc this book isnt like a normal mystery thriller. Like the fast paced ones we all love so dearly. This isn't your average Freida Mcfadden book. It's a more deep and engrossing story. One that moves at a slow pace but not too slow. The author has found the right pace. Some might find it hard to get into. And i was one of these people but as much as I found it to be slow, i enjoyed picking up the pieces and having to ponder about what could come next. It works your brain and it actually gets you to want to read more.

I found the rest of the characters to be bland.. so one dimensional. Cassie was the only one with really any depth to her where I can imagine her pain and want to care. The others were just like blank faces. Its like in a dream, when you see someone in it but their face is like blurred out or whatnot. I wanted to picture these characters so badly but I couldnt :(

Overall, will this be my last book by this author? that is to be determined...