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A review by whippycleric
The Cove by LJ Ross

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

 This was the first LJ Ross book I’ve read and it wasn’t bad. I’ve read a bunch of crime/mystery novels, even though it’s not my main genre, and this was not the best example of the genre. The writing itself was pleasant enough and very easy to read, the characters were all quite fun but also very flat. The overall plot itself I liked, and I enjoyed the first half quite a lot, which was actually before there was any mystery. The mystery itself was quite dull, there was no way to figure it out yourself, and when it was revealed it felt like none of the characters were shocked, which didn’t seem to make much sense to me.

If you want something easy to read with some entertaining characters then it’s a perfectly fine option, that being said they're many better options out there as well. I have another of hers on the shelf which is from a different series which I’ll still read because it was enjoyable and quick and definitely a good option when tired.