3.45 ⭐ rounded up This is a coming of age, grief driven story that spans over 15 years. *please note ~ disappearance does not equal missing, so read th3.45 ⭐ rounded up This is a coming of age, grief driven story that spans over 15 years. *please note ~ disappearance does not equal missing, so read the blurb, not just the title*
Told by Sally Holt as she recites all the good and bad times she and her sister, Kathy, had, and what Kathy has missed out on, by narrating as if she were speaking directly to her after her death. I don't think I've ever read a book in this type of format before.
Sally and Kathy were a few years apart in age, but both still had googly eyes for Billy, the stud who works at the pool concession stand. Kathy and Billy eventually start seeing each other. Then one terrible mistake took Kathy's life. Although, Billy was at fault, Sally is still drawn to him. I didn't really care for what this leads to years down the road.
The parents understandly have a tough time in the days and years that come and their grief process was written well. I am not opposed to crude language, but I don't like it when spoken by teenagers and there was an abundance.
This was a pretty long listen at 12 hours, 17 minutes and 19 seconds (sounded okay at 2x). Jesse Vilinsky did a good job narrating and keeping me engaged. It was a bit slow going at times and I was ready to be done around 80%.
I was able to both listen and read the paperback. *Thanks to Macmillan Audio USA, Alison Espach and NetGalley for the advance audiobook. I am voluntarily leaving my honest*
*Also, thanks to Henry Holt & Co for the ARC I received via a Goodreads giveaway*
Book 2 in The Insiders Trilogy ~ absolutely needs to be read after The Insiders as this is the continuation of the story.
Featuring ~ dual 1st pers3.5⭐
Book 2 in The Insiders Trilogy ~ absolutely needs to be read after The Insiders as this is the continuation of the story.
Featuring ~ dual 1st person POV, college student, tech genius, billionaire, possessive protector, some steamage
Bailey & Kash's story picks right up where it left off. She's trying to fit in in college and get used to her new life as Peter Francis's daughter. I know she's young, but she acts a bit immature at times. He is busy being powerful and always conducting business.
Since there was quite a bit of action going the pace was fast. The ending was really crazy and unexpected. The story will conclude in The Revenge.
I'm sorry friends, but my IT skills are not as vast at Bailey's. I tried really hard to find out the name of the hottie boom bottie on the cover, but I came up empty handed. I know, I'm super sad too.
*Thanks to a goodreads giveaway for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
This is a hard book to read when you currently have a high school student. We worry about our babies constantly and high school is full of drama and bThis is a hard book to read when you currently have a high school student. We worry about our babies constantly and high school is full of drama and bullying ~ which leads to the events that happen here.
We begin with Henry being accused of setting off a bomb at the homecoming dance. He even allowed himself to be caught on camera, so there's no doubt he's guilty, and now he's on the lamb. Riley is being questioned by the cops because as his best friend they think he should know more than he's letting on. Then we reverse back to Freshman year and work our way to the present as we slowly learn why Henry chose to do what he did. Was his intent just retaliation or to have justice served?
Henry was new to town when he started high school and quickly became friends with Riley. Riley is super smart and a sneaky hacker and we see his skills put to use.
The subject matter is not easy to read, however I found it to be well written and fast paced. The characters were not really likable, but I suspect that was the authors intention. I would be happy to read books by Khristina again.
*Thanks to Khristina Chess for sending me a signed copy via a goodreads giveaway. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
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