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moodypeach's review against another edition
2.0
got bored during this one. replayed most of the first book in the beginning but action at the end kept my attention
megsbookishadventures's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
lostgirl8787's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
metallcow's review against another edition
1.0
If I could give this book zero stars, I would. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement.
The first half of this book was basically a rehash of the first book, but from Malachi's point of view. That would have been ok if the author had kept with the 'he's a psycho' vibe she tried to give him in the first book. But instead we got an honestly sad attempt at a generic sad obsessed/stalker boy that didn't measure up to what he was made out to be. To be completely honest, I cared more about the friendship between Malachi and his friend Mason than any other part of this book. As I was reading through, I kept wondering when we were going to get to a timeline we hadn't already read from the first book. There was hope that the second half of the book would be decent and worth rereading the first book, but I was sorely disappointed. The second half of the book was a dumb plot that made little to no sense and seemed forced at the best of times. Olivia and her mother were just as annoying as the first book, I forgot that the dad had actually lived, and the whole Fast and Furious meets Oceans Eleven vibe that the rescue gave off was absolutely horrendous. What really made me despise this book though, was the basic word salad of most of the text, along with the misspelled words and bad grammar, to the point I found myself wondering if AI had some hand in the writing of this book.
Overall it was a sad disappointment and a truly heartbreaking squashing of what would have been an ok character in Malachi. It was worse than Hitched.
The first half of this book was basically a rehash of the first book, but from Malachi's point of view. That would have been ok if the author had kept with the 'he's a psycho' vibe she tried to give him in the first book. But instead we got an honestly sad attempt at a generic sad obsessed/stalker boy that didn't measure up to what he was made out to be. To be completely honest, I cared more about the friendship between Malachi and his friend Mason than any other part of this book. As I was reading through, I kept wondering when we were going to get to a timeline we hadn't already read from the first book. There was hope that the second half of the book would be decent and worth rereading the first book, but I was sorely disappointed. The second half of the book was a dumb plot that made little to no sense and seemed forced at the best of times. Olivia and her mother were just as annoying as the first book, I forgot that the dad had actually lived, and the whole Fast and Furious meets Oceans Eleven vibe that the rescue gave off was absolutely horrendous. What really made me despise this book though, was the basic word salad of most of the text, along with the misspelled words and bad grammar, to the point I found myself wondering if AI had some hand in the writing of this book.
Overall it was a sad disappointment and a truly heartbreaking squashing of what would have been an ok character in Malachi. It was worse than Hitched.
bookedandtwisted's review against another edition
5.0
Loved getting Malachis pov when was a child and from book one it gave so much insight on why is is the way he is. Olivia’s mom Jennifer was freaking crazy I hate that woman but I loved how there was so much healing and growth for Malachi
samketchum6816's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.5
Rating: 2/5⭐️⭐️
Spice: 3/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I don’t know, I just couldn’t enjoy this book at much I did the other. Was way to much like the first book and honestly most of this book should have been the first book. So for me I struggled to finish and really wanted to DNF so many times. But pushed my way through it.
Spice: 3/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I don’t know, I just couldn’t enjoy this book at much I did the other. Was way to much like the first book and honestly most of this book should have been the first book. So for me I struggled to finish and really wanted to DNF so many times. But pushed my way through it.
heidisreading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
3.0
Upset that Part 1 takes the reader back to the beginning and restarts Litle Stranger but in Malachi's POV. I was hoping that this book would continue the story from where Little Stranger ended. Instead I'm at 62% and nothing has happened.
Final Thoughts: How was Malachi about to get into the most secure Russian compound and get Olivia out without any shots or security stopping them? AND Malachi was able to get back to the save house with her in less than 40 minutes? I would assume there would have been a ton of resistance given how Igor and his family were described. Disappointed that 75% of the book had nothing going on and then the final "fight" was over so quickly. I do want to read the Edge of Darkness though after finishing this book.
Final Thoughts: How was Malachi about to get into the most secure Russian compound and get Olivia out without any shots or security stopping them? AND Malachi was able to get back to the save house with her in less than 40 minutes? I would assume there would have been a ton of resistance given how Igor and his family were described. Disappointed that 75% of the book had nothing going on and then the final "fight" was over so quickly. I do want to read the Edge of Darkness though after finishing this book.