Type of read: Commuter Read.

What made me pick it up: Dolly + Patterson = Instant TBR.

Overall rating: Welp, it took 51 chapters to get through generic girl on the run, thriller plotlines (gentle love interest and moody moments included), and actually get to something with a little bit of substance and even then it was STILL a slow climb to the top of the storyline (like another whole 30+ chapters...). I did like the inclusion of lyrics and songs within the back-and-forth conversation of the book; however, I think it would have been more impactful if it wasn't just spoken. I get what they were trying to do with making certain lines a constant throughout the book but after a while, it just felt cheesy and overdone. With so much already put into the performance of the audiobook, I think they could have found a more impactful way to incorporate these pieces. All that said, the audiobook narration cast is absolutely amazing and definitely brings the story to life; however, the pace of the book still leaves A LOT to be desired and at the end of the day, the story itself really isn't all that special or new.

Reader's Note: 'Run Rose Run' includes themes of death, physical abuse, and conversations pertaining to suicide.