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The Tutor
After a party gone wrong and in desperate need of money for the fall semester of college, twenty-year-old Nora Robertson needs to escape her hometown. She accepts a summer long live-in tutoring job for a handsome man and his little sister at a secluded home deep in the mountains.There is no running water.No electricity.No internet or cell service.When her tutoring job ends she's hit with a brutal turn of events ... she's not permitted to leave. After months in captivity, she makes a harrowing escape with her student that ends in a car accident on a desolate road. When Nora comes to, her student is missing. In a desperate attempt to find the girl, Nora will have to recount her time held captive. The good and the bad. Can Nora and the authorities work together to find the man who took her? Will they rescue the girl Nora tried to save?Author’s This is a dark romantic suspense. Trigger all of them. This will not elicit warm fuzzy feelings
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First published June 5, 2017
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June 8, 2017
3.75 - 4 Stars
This is a decent dark story it does however take a bit to get into as to the who is who in the storyline. My big issue was that I was waiting for a twist or two and sadly there wasn't one. Still I enjoyed the delivery and I absolutely adored this quote:
"He was busy finding faults in me, while I was busy overlooking his."
This is a decent dark story it does however take a bit to get into as to the who is who in the storyline. My big issue was that I was waiting for a twist or two and sadly there wasn't one. Still I enjoyed the delivery and I absolutely adored this quote:
"He was busy finding faults in me, while I was busy overlooking his."
May 28, 2017
Fabulous cover on this one. Great representation of the story and heroine. Great compostition and great title work.
Vague is the name of the game for this review. I don't want to give too much away because this is a book best gone into without any spoilers. I will say that it was fantastically well written and paced. It had twists and turns. It had well developed and interesting characters. It was full of multiple POVs that I usually would find jarring but worked well in this instance as they all added a unique perspective to the overall plot. My only complaint is that I thought the ending was a little anti-climatic.Overall though this was a fantastic read and I cannot wait to read the sequel (?) Two HUGE thumbs up from yours truly.
June 5, 2017
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 “Only Ever You” Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“You’re story no longer belongs to you. It’s my story now.”
When I first read the Synopsis of this book I knew without a shadow of a doubt, this story was going to be different and I was about to be sucked into a crazy ride. These characters were broken, perplexed, fiercely driven, but they were also searching for something that so many of us take for granted. I’ve never read a story like this and for that alone, these characters will be unforgettable for a while.
Upon graduating high school and knowing she has to save up money for College, Nora responds to an Ad accepting a job as a Tutor. For three months she’s going to be at a cabin where there’s no running water or electricity, but she’s strong and she’s going to manage just fine. When she finally reaches the end of her stay and is prepared to go back home, that’s when everything changes and Nora is introduced to a new kind of terror.
“We all consume lies when our souls are starved.
And I consumed the most- willingly.
This story was extremely layered and because of that, this review is going to be vague as hell. Everyone played a major part in Nora’s story including her mental and physical health and while I didn’t agree with certain situations, I understood why it was done that way. In the beginning, I really had a hard time with the multiple pov’s and that made me lose the connection for a while because just as I was getting comfortable with a characters voice, it changed and then we were introduced to someone else. But with that being said, if it wasn’t for those pov’s, we would’ve never known what was going on inside the minds of these characters and whether we liked it or not, it was very important so I get what the author was trying to do.
As I’ve said before, I’ve never read anything like this and I really do have to applaud this author for creating such a unique and well thought out storyline. Nora’s journey was filled with so much pain and heartache that I honestly didn’t know how she was going to get through the next hour, much less a day. There were villains in this story that broke my heart repeatedly and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why I was feeling this way. The proper etiquette is to be completely disgusted by the monsters but what we seem to forget is that sometimes, monsters are made. They were someone completely different before and seeing how they got to that point, was not only a wake up call, but a tragedy all at once.
“Sometimes the greatest acts of love are the hardest acts to commit and sometimes they don’t pan out.
If you’re ready to be taken out of your comfort zone, this is the perfect read for you.
You will be uncomfortable.
You will be saddened.
But throughout all of that, you will be forever changed.
“You’re story no longer belongs to you. It’s my story now.”
When I first read the Synopsis of this book I knew without a shadow of a doubt, this story was going to be different and I was about to be sucked into a crazy ride. These characters were broken, perplexed, fiercely driven, but they were also searching for something that so many of us take for granted. I’ve never read a story like this and for that alone, these characters will be unforgettable for a while.
Upon graduating high school and knowing she has to save up money for College, Nora responds to an Ad accepting a job as a Tutor. For three months she’s going to be at a cabin where there’s no running water or electricity, but she’s strong and she’s going to manage just fine. When she finally reaches the end of her stay and is prepared to go back home, that’s when everything changes and Nora is introduced to a new kind of terror.
“We all consume lies when our souls are starved.
And I consumed the most- willingly.
This story was extremely layered and because of that, this review is going to be vague as hell. Everyone played a major part in Nora’s story including her mental and physical health and while I didn’t agree with certain situations, I understood why it was done that way. In the beginning, I really had a hard time with the multiple pov’s and that made me lose the connection for a while because just as I was getting comfortable with a characters voice, it changed and then we were introduced to someone else. But with that being said, if it wasn’t for those pov’s, we would’ve never known what was going on inside the minds of these characters and whether we liked it or not, it was very important so I get what the author was trying to do.
As I’ve said before, I’ve never read anything like this and I really do have to applaud this author for creating such a unique and well thought out storyline. Nora’s journey was filled with so much pain and heartache that I honestly didn’t know how she was going to get through the next hour, much less a day. There were villains in this story that broke my heart repeatedly and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why I was feeling this way. The proper etiquette is to be completely disgusted by the monsters but what we seem to forget is that sometimes, monsters are made. They were someone completely different before and seeing how they got to that point, was not only a wake up call, but a tragedy all at once.
“Sometimes the greatest acts of love are the hardest acts to commit and sometimes they don’t pan out.
If you’re ready to be taken out of your comfort zone, this is the perfect read for you.
You will be uncomfortable.
You will be saddened.
But throughout all of that, you will be forever changed.
August 20, 2017
2.75 stars
This book was highly recommended and had fantastic reviews but I struggled with this story. The structure of the story itself annoyed me greatly. Each chapter shifted to a different POV and only lasted about 1-3 pages long. All of those shifting POVs wasn't very exciting or captivating and made for a choppy feel. The writing style was just okay and the characters were just...okay. Mostly, they were sort of bland.
This story was lengthy so there was plenty of time to get to know and "like" the characters, but I was bored before the halfway point. I may have gotten slightly excited about the mention of Dee, the cow.
This book was highly recommended and had fantastic reviews but I struggled with this story. The structure of the story itself annoyed me greatly. Each chapter shifted to a different POV and only lasted about 1-3 pages long. All of those shifting POVs wasn't very exciting or captivating and made for a choppy feel. The writing style was just okay and the characters were just...okay. Mostly, they were sort of bland.
This story was lengthy so there was plenty of time to get to know and "like" the characters, but I was bored before the halfway point. I may have gotten slightly excited about the mention of Dee, the cow.
June 2, 2017
THE TUTOR: Is a standalone dark novel by K. Larsen and is a new to me author but definitely won’t be the last. This swiftly goes from present to past in top gear so you need to really be stuck in the book to watch out for that otherwise it can become confusing, it’s also spoken in ‘Multiple POV’s’
HIM (Holden Douglas):
HER (Nora Robertson):
THE GIRL (Lotte, connected to Eve)
AUBREY (Best Friend of Nora’s)
AGENT BROWN: (Detective in charge of the case)
EVE (Her story plays a huge impact on her abduction)
DR. RICHARDSON (physiologist)
A man on the hunt for a woman to tutor his sister, a simple classified, a few interviews, no older than twenty, no family that will come seeking.
Not just any woman will do. She has to be the right kind and I am a master at finding them.
Twenty-one year old Nora Robertson answers the ad of a lifetime in the local times about a man seeking a tutor for an eleven year old girl in a remote part of the country for three whole months, room and board covered, for three thousand dollars.
Who wouldn't jump at that chance?
Arriving at the place it’s secluded, no neighbours, no power, phone, live off the land, surrounded by native bush, cut off from the world, gates onto the property are all locked as they drive through.
I'm overwhelmed by the area, the remoteness of it. I'm nervous about doing my job well and about the domineering presence He exudes.
Him: He said his girlfriend Eve had just left him recently and she was homeschooling his little sister, Charlotte aka Lottie which is where Nora comes into the story.
Everything was going so well, until it wasn't. Held captive for nine months
MY THOUGHTS: This review was one of the freaking hardest ones I've ever had to write up, you have to go in blind, you have to keep your wits about you. This is one book that I've come away having never fallen in love with the hero. Did I feel compassion for him? Not really even that was pulled from me for him. I'm usually not a fan of multiple POV's but this author did an amazing job of bringing it all together. I think it had more of an impact on the story.
November 29, 2017
2 Stars
DNF @ 35%
The story is told in 7 (maybe more) POV, 1st person. I don't have any problem with multiple POV in my books but in this one the chapters are short and when I used them the POV changed and I felt confused. And the other thing is the writing didn't do anything for me, it didn't intrigue me to continue. I'm not even curious to know what happens at the end! Unfortunately, it didn't work for me but I hope you enjoy it more than me!
DNF @ 35%
The story is told in 7 (maybe more) POV, 1st person. I don't have any problem with multiple POV in my books but in this one the chapters are short and when I used them the POV changed and I felt confused. And the other thing is the writing didn't do anything for me, it didn't intrigue me to continue. I'm not even curious to know what happens at the end! Unfortunately, it didn't work for me but I hope you enjoy it more than me!
June 12, 2017
**** 4.5 stars****
Oh wow! This book has kind of left me speechless, and I battled between a four star and a five. I docked a half a point because I wanted to have a different ending!! LOL I'm super happy to hear there is going to be another book!!! This made me super excited, and not so critical of the ending. I just felt like there was way more that could have happened but it didn't! I know that is clear as mud, but...trust me; you want to go into this read blind!
This is a thriller, it is mysterious, and at times quite disturbing....I have read darker...but it is still at times stomach clenching awful...you get the idea! This story is written with several POV's, and in past and present; but it totally works! The chapters are clearly labeled about whose POV we are getting, as well as the past and present is labelled. It is all necessary to written this way, and although it took me a few chapters to get the idea....I liked how it was done by the author!
I spent ALL of the book with questions, and curiosities! When I read a thriller/mystery, I expect that...and K. Larsen gives that to us in spades!
I am so glad that I gave this read a chance. I definitely recommend this to readers who like their reads on the darker side, and like being kept on their toes the whole time!
Now I have to wait for the next read...and I will be first in line to get it!!!!
Oh wow! This book has kind of left me speechless, and I battled between a four star and a five. I docked a half a point because I wanted to have a different ending!! LOL I'm super happy to hear there is going to be another book!!! This made me super excited, and not so critical of the ending. I just felt like there was way more that could have happened but it didn't! I know that is clear as mud, but...trust me; you want to go into this read blind!
This is a thriller, it is mysterious, and at times quite disturbing....I have read darker...but it is still at times stomach clenching awful...you get the idea! This story is written with several POV's, and in past and present; but it totally works! The chapters are clearly labeled about whose POV we are getting, as well as the past and present is labelled. It is all necessary to written this way, and although it took me a few chapters to get the idea....I liked how it was done by the author!
I spent ALL of the book with questions, and curiosities! When I read a thriller/mystery, I expect that...and K. Larsen gives that to us in spades!
I am so glad that I gave this read a chance. I definitely recommend this to readers who like their reads on the darker side, and like being kept on their toes the whole time!
Now I have to wait for the next read...and I will be first in line to get it!!!!
June 3, 2017
4★★★★Stars
Genre: Dark Suspense
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person – Multiple
Nora Robertson grew up as a happy child. However; life wasn't always fair when her parents died in an accident she was forced to take care of herself at only twelve years of age. Even when she found a wonderful support family which she found with Angela and daughter Aubry she found that her shy personality and inability to speak her mind got the worst of her.
Traumatized by an awful evening she decided to move away for the summer to a job she found tutoring an eleven year old girl. The job sounded too good to be true but she was bound to leave no matter what. What she found there in that isolated cabin was something she never expected; something that will have all readers in the edge of their seats. The fight to survive was strong but can survival means becoming someone you can't recognize?! Nora found herself in this situation after terrible events her mind started playing tricks on her and she started giving into her darkness.
I really enjoyed this fast past story. The author did a great job giving us a suspenseful read that will you keep wanting to know how this will all end. I was literally nervous as hell; I found myself trying to find the answers to this crazy case. This book was told by multiple points of views which I found it very interesting and necessary. Even though the book was told mainly from Nora's point of view I feel the other views were needed to solve this case. We get to see the minds of the Agent investigating Nora's case. When Nora was finally able to get free from her nightmare she was confronted with a new reality which wasn't easy for her. I enjoyed reading the doctor's point of view as well she was an interesting character; I liked how she was able to help Nora exactly when she needed it. Then we have the best friend Aubry, Eve one of the victims that escaped and Eve little sister and of course we have to have HIS point of view as well which made me connect much more in the story.
I found myself conflicted between wrong and right. In one way I understood Nora's circumstances as well as the bad guy. I actually wanted it to end a little different (don't ask me why) I just did. Perhaps I have a soft spot for damage people and I just wanted to be their hero haha. Overall, I enjoyed this book it was well written, the story was excellent and readers who enjoy murder mystery detective books will find themselves attracted to this story.
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Genre: Dark Suspense
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person – Multiple
"This one was special. This was the woman. We were meant to be…I don't want a new one. I want her…"Only ever you."
Nora Robertson grew up as a happy child. However; life wasn't always fair when her parents died in an accident she was forced to take care of herself at only twelve years of age. Even when she found a wonderful support family which she found with Angela and daughter Aubry she found that her shy personality and inability to speak her mind got the worst of her.
"Fear is a funny thing. It changes the way you think. It alters your being. I've learned the heart is a wild beast, that's why it is caged inside our ribs, that monsters are real and they look like humans and that love is a fickle beast."
Traumatized by an awful evening she decided to move away for the summer to a job she found tutoring an eleven year old girl. The job sounded too good to be true but she was bound to leave no matter what. What she found there in that isolated cabin was something she never expected; something that will have all readers in the edge of their seats. The fight to survive was strong but can survival means becoming someone you can't recognize?! Nora found herself in this situation after terrible events her mind started playing tricks on her and she started giving into her darkness.
I really enjoyed this fast past story. The author did a great job giving us a suspenseful read that will you keep wanting to know how this will all end. I was literally nervous as hell; I found myself trying to find the answers to this crazy case. This book was told by multiple points of views which I found it very interesting and necessary. Even though the book was told mainly from Nora's point of view I feel the other views were needed to solve this case. We get to see the minds of the Agent investigating Nora's case. When Nora was finally able to get free from her nightmare she was confronted with a new reality which wasn't easy for her. I enjoyed reading the doctor's point of view as well she was an interesting character; I liked how she was able to help Nora exactly when she needed it. Then we have the best friend Aubry, Eve one of the victims that escaped and Eve little sister and of course we have to have HIS point of view as well which made me connect much more in the story.
"We all have demons. I simply chose to feed mine in order to survive."
I found myself conflicted between wrong and right. In one way I understood Nora's circumstances as well as the bad guy. I actually wanted it to end a little different (don't ask me why) I just did. Perhaps I have a soft spot for damage people and I just wanted to be their hero haha. Overall, I enjoyed this book it was well written, the story was excellent and readers who enjoy murder mystery detective books will find themselves attracted to this story.
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June 4, 2017
If you want to read something dark and a bit twisted then
The Tutor
is for you. It is an exciting and suspenseful story that just makes you keep turning the pages to see what is going to happen next. The author provides a really good drama with a romantic twist. All in all, it is a fine recipe for a really good read.
Nora is an awesome protagonist, with a strong will and a compassionate heart. She loves Charlotte a lot, and would do anything to save her. Charlotte is smart and brave, and her courage is really admirable. Holden has a dark past; he’s a devil in disguise! He invades Nora’s mind, he wants her. Nora opens her mind to help Charlotte escape.
The story, told by multiple POV characters, comes together via thoughts, memories, letters, real action…I found it to be a compelling story that held my attention all the way through. The only downside: Readers don’t really get a look inside of Holden’s head. We have his POV but I needed more. More of his thoughts, what made him tick, what made him choose such a dark path to travel upon.
The Tutor provides the reader with drama and conflict right from the start. The reader needs that sort of suspense and build in order to fully understand the complexity of all characters, how they relate to each other and how they relate to the supporting characters. It has everything a crime lover would want from a mystery story: a strong main character, twist and turns and detective elements. I heartily recommend this book to readers of the dark, suspense genre and psychological drama/thrillers.
In short:
Hero 4/5 | Heroine 5/5 | Plot (Point, Originality) 5/5 | Writing Style 4/5 | Steam 3/5 | Romance 2/5 | Angst-Suspense 4/5 | Darkness 4/5 | Humor 0/5 | Secondary Characters 4/5 | Drama-Conflict 4/5 | Mystery 4/5 | Twists 4/5 | Pacing Steady | Action 3/5
Nora is an awesome protagonist, with a strong will and a compassionate heart. She loves Charlotte a lot, and would do anything to save her. Charlotte is smart and brave, and her courage is really admirable. Holden has a dark past; he’s a devil in disguise! He invades Nora’s mind, he wants her. Nora opens her mind to help Charlotte escape.
The story, told by multiple POV characters, comes together via thoughts, memories, letters, real action…I found it to be a compelling story that held my attention all the way through. The only downside: Readers don’t really get a look inside of Holden’s head. We have his POV but I needed more. More of his thoughts, what made him tick, what made him choose such a dark path to travel upon.
The Tutor provides the reader with drama and conflict right from the start. The reader needs that sort of suspense and build in order to fully understand the complexity of all characters, how they relate to each other and how they relate to the supporting characters. It has everything a crime lover would want from a mystery story: a strong main character, twist and turns and detective elements. I heartily recommend this book to readers of the dark, suspense genre and psychological drama/thrillers.
In short:
Hero 4/5 | Heroine 5/5 | Plot (Point, Originality) 5/5 | Writing Style 4/5 | Steam 3/5 | Romance 2/5 | Angst-Suspense 4/5 | Darkness 4/5 | Humor 0/5 | Secondary Characters 4/5 | Drama-Conflict 4/5 | Mystery 4/5 | Twists 4/5 | Pacing Steady | Action 3/5
May 27, 2017
You all might remember an absolutely amazing little book entitled Jezebel. I may or may not, okay I totally did, lose my damn mind over that book. Ms. Larsen is the acclaimed author of Jezebel and let me tell you something, she totally made me do it again. My book buddy, Maryse, got to screen a super advanced copy of this book and wrote up a review about it; making me positively green-eyed with jealousy. Somehow, the fates smiled upon me... and I was gifted a copy to screen too!
Anyway I'm digressing in a big way- blah, blah, blah... if you follow my reviews, you know that I don't do spoilers. However, if you read the goodreads blurb on the top of this post, you already know what the tidbits that I will scatter in this review say. This dark, psychological mind-hump of a story is told in differing points of view after the female main character, Nora, wakes up in a hospital bed. Nora had taken a summer job as 'The Tutor', but when the summer was over, she wasn't allowed to leave...
The words, you guys know how I love the words! The writing style is a bit different, staccato-ish in nature to me at first, but then the methodology behind it sunk in and it totally made sense and vibed with the story. The author's trigger warning right off the bat though - "All of them. This is not a romance. It will not elicit warm and fuzzy feelings." *Pretzel tummy was in full effect, squee!* (Although, I do disagree a little... there was a teensy bit of warm and fuzzy.)
"In the midst of my own personal chaos - she created a calm." Gah, this line... <3
I could ramble for awhile, but I won't... because you all need to go and pick up a copy of this book. I mean, seriously... look at the cover! 4.25 'Only Ever You' Stars! Thank you to Ms. Larsen for sending me an advanced copy of The Tutor in exchange for an honest review.
Anyway I'm digressing in a big way- blah, blah, blah... if you follow my reviews, you know that I don't do spoilers. However, if you read the goodreads blurb on the top of this post, you already know what the tidbits that I will scatter in this review say. This dark, psychological mind-hump of a story is told in differing points of view after the female main character, Nora, wakes up in a hospital bed. Nora had taken a summer job as 'The Tutor', but when the summer was over, she wasn't allowed to leave...
The words, you guys know how I love the words! The writing style is a bit different, staccato-ish in nature to me at first, but then the methodology behind it sunk in and it totally made sense and vibed with the story. The author's trigger warning right off the bat though - "All of them. This is not a romance. It will not elicit warm and fuzzy feelings." *Pretzel tummy was in full effect, squee!* (Although, I do disagree a little... there was a teensy bit of warm and fuzzy.)
"In the midst of my own personal chaos - she created a calm." Gah, this line... <3
I could ramble for awhile, but I won't... because you all need to go and pick up a copy of this book. I mean, seriously... look at the cover! 4.25 'Only Ever You' Stars! Thank you to Ms. Larsen for sending me an advanced copy of The Tutor in exchange for an honest review.
June 5, 2017
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
"Not just any woman will do. She has to be the right kind and I am a master at finding them."
I love dark romance and suspense, so the combination of the two sounded like the perfect book for me. I was glad to see that The Tutor didn't disappoint! There were so many things that I loved about this book. First of all if you read other reviews, you may have seen that the story is told from 7 different POVs, however the main POV, that of the main character Nora, tells the story. Please don't let this discourage you of reading this book, because the POVs are very short and it didn't bother me at all. I think it even added to the story because you get a look from so many different angles, which elevated the story in my opinion.
"We all consume lies when our souls are starved."
The way the story is told, isn't what I usually read, but it really worked well for this story. It starts in present time, when Nora escaped captivity, and to save her student she needs to recount her time held captive. It gave a great view into what Nora was dealing with and how she was handling such mixed emotions. Nora has been through some stuff in her past, and goes through some very traumatic events in this book as well. I could totally understand why she fell under HIS spell. I loved the contrast of her fighting and eventually giving up, and just doing what she was told. However, the old Nora was still hidden somewhere inside of her.
"Nora is different. I want to please her, as much as I desire to hurt her."
As for the bad guy, who is named 'The Tutor' by the media, I had some mixed feelings in the beginning. However things became more clear the further I got into the book. He definitely didn't have an easy past, but that doesn't excuse the things he did. I did feel somewhat bad for him, but never really fell for him. I think that is the main reason why I didn't rate this book higher than four stars. For me a Dark Romantic Suspense needs to be about a very twisted and wrong relationship between the main characters, however I also need to fall for the villain. (I usually LOVE villains!) So I had some different expectations in regards to that. BUT I have to say that I loved that it was unpredictable, and that the author dared to take a different direction with this story. The ending was very fitting and I can't wait to see what happens next. I am very intrigued to see which direction K. Larsen will take us next.
"All this time, I treated him like the cure, when he was the poison."
"Not just any woman will do. She has to be the right kind and I am a master at finding them."
I love dark romance and suspense, so the combination of the two sounded like the perfect book for me. I was glad to see that The Tutor didn't disappoint! There were so many things that I loved about this book. First of all if you read other reviews, you may have seen that the story is told from 7 different POVs, however the main POV, that of the main character Nora, tells the story. Please don't let this discourage you of reading this book, because the POVs are very short and it didn't bother me at all. I think it even added to the story because you get a look from so many different angles, which elevated the story in my opinion.
"We all consume lies when our souls are starved."
The way the story is told, isn't what I usually read, but it really worked well for this story. It starts in present time, when Nora escaped captivity, and to save her student she needs to recount her time held captive. It gave a great view into what Nora was dealing with and how she was handling such mixed emotions. Nora has been through some stuff in her past, and goes through some very traumatic events in this book as well. I could totally understand why she fell under HIS spell. I loved the contrast of her fighting and eventually giving up, and just doing what she was told. However, the old Nora was still hidden somewhere inside of her.
"Nora is different. I want to please her, as much as I desire to hurt her."
As for the bad guy, who is named 'The Tutor' by the media, I had some mixed feelings in the beginning. However things became more clear the further I got into the book. He definitely didn't have an easy past, but that doesn't excuse the things he did. I did feel somewhat bad for him, but never really fell for him. I think that is the main reason why I didn't rate this book higher than four stars. For me a Dark Romantic Suspense needs to be about a very twisted and wrong relationship between the main characters, however I also need to fall for the villain. (I usually LOVE villains!) So I had some different expectations in regards to that. BUT I have to say that I loved that it was unpredictable, and that the author dared to take a different direction with this story. The ending was very fitting and I can't wait to see what happens next. I am very intrigued to see which direction K. Larsen will take us next.
"All this time, I treated him like the cure, when he was the poison."
June 6, 2017
**Spoiler Free Review
‘He stole my magic. He decimated my innocence swiftly and succinctly. And let me tell you something, innocence is like hope – a necessary element for survival. ‘
Wow! What a gripping unputdownable read! We couldn’t move until we finished The Tutor, after becoming instantly seduced by K Larsen’s menacing, taunting and deliciously tempting opening pages. From the sinister feel of the first page, we knew this one was going to be one riveting, thrilling and unsettling read, and one in which we found ourselves easily trusting our hearts and minds to this incredibly talented author. This was our favourite K Larsen read. This story was really something!
“It was all a game. He was the only one who knew who was playing but it was still a game. “
First off, we absolutely urge you to go into this book spoiler free, and our review will be just that. So much of this read could be easily spoilt and it’s truly one where you simply have to trust in the author, because every page ensured our Kindles never left our hands as we constantly tried to second guess how this story would play out.
K Larsen has done a tremendous job of intricately weaving a number of players POV’s into the story as well as a back and forth, past/present composition which she carried out with a seamless flair. We never faltered or got lost along the way as this authors brilliant prose flowed spectacularly.
The story centres on 20 year old bookworm Nora Robertson. Sweet Nora prefers to have her nose in a book rather than out partying every night and whilst book smart, Nora isn’t especially life smart, unlike her best friend Aubry who is the fun to Nora’s seriousness.
“I think my greatest error was believing that if I cast a lovely net, I would only catch lovely things.”
At the insistence of Aubry, Nora attends a party, the fallout of which, would have life changing consequences for Nora resulting in her need to escape and accept a position as a live-in Tutor at a remote cabin in Mount Art working for the ruggedly handsome Holden Douglas, teaching his younger sister. It would turn out to deliver more than she could have ever imagined.
‘I will become his masterpiece, my scars his legacy. He will carve his way through my soul to my heart.’
We learn Nora’s terrifying story as she recounts it to various parties. Nothing is spared as we hear of the pleasure, the pain, the tender, the heartbreak, the brutal, the bravery, the fear…in fact, everything Nora felt, we felt deep within us, as Nora’s memories, conflictions and emotions are constantly laid bare on each page.
‘Fear is a funny thing. It changes the way you think. It alters your being. I’ve learned the heart is a wild beast, that’s why it’s caged inside our ribs… that monsters are real and they look like humans and that love is a fickle beast. All my life, people promised that dreams could come true…but they forgot to mention that nightmares are dreams, too.’
Despite this being a dark romance, we experienced moments of moving tenderness which were intensified among the dark, unnerving moments, eliciting moments of hope and love in places we didn’t think possible, and in turn causing us to question our every increasing conflicted feelings.
“There are chapters in my life I’d rather not read out loud.”
“Tell me every horrible thing you did and let me love you anyway.”
K Larsen masterfully delivered a brilliantly written story that came to life as she captured the nuances of each character, leaving us teetering on a knife-edge with each twisting turn of the page. By allowing us into the mind of each player, K Larsen ensured we witnessed first-hand the judgements and thoughts of each character throughout this complex story that still keeps playing out in our minds long after finishing.
The Tutor was an absolute 5 star read for sure. You need to bump this book up to the ‘must read’ list, now!
“Your story no longer belongs to you. It’s my story now.”
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May 31, 2017
4.5 stars
This is an intense and harrowing tale of survival, healing, and twisted love. With a knack for building suspense and breaking my heart, the author manages to do both with this release.
If you read the synopsis, you know you are about to embark on a wild ride. And from the first page, the author does not disappoint on delivering a story that will draw your sympathy and make your skin crawl all at once.
Poor Nora.
Looking at her background, she is the perfect victim.
Parentless.
Vulnerable given the events with her neighbor that proceeded her arrival.
Naive and trusting.
And desperate for a real physical connection.
"Your story no longer belongs to you. It's my story now."
The story alternates between Past and Present and multiple POVs. Usually, this constant switching impacts the flow of the story, but not here. I personally thought it added an interesting layer of suspense, as the author slowly feeds the reader pieces of the puzzle.
How did Nora fall for her captor?
How did she get away?
Will Holden truly let her go?
The biggest bombshells in the story came from Eve, who had direct knowledge of Holden and provided assistance with Nora's recovery, while also helping the police in their search for him.
Throughout the story, Nora struggles with what happened with Holden. Did she love him or hate him? Would she go back if even the chance? Could she move on without him? And the most important thing, at least in her mind, was she truly as special as he made her think?
"Only ever you."
It was hard to see how much Holden took advantage of Nora's vulnerability, making her an easy Stockholm Syndrome victim. Yes, at times I sympathized with Holden, who obviously had a traumatic childhood that shaped him, but his actions toward the girls were ultimately unforgiveable.
"We all have demons. I simply chose to feed mine in order to survive."
While the ending of the story almost seemed inevitable, the author does a great job of bringing us to that point. And in her typical style, she makes you gasp with the last sentence.
If you are looking for a dark and suspenseful read, with some romantic elements, this is one I'd highly recommend.
*An ARC was received for an honest review.
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This is an intense and harrowing tale of survival, healing, and twisted love. With a knack for building suspense and breaking my heart, the author manages to do both with this release.
If you read the synopsis, you know you are about to embark on a wild ride. And from the first page, the author does not disappoint on delivering a story that will draw your sympathy and make your skin crawl all at once.
Poor Nora.
Looking at her background, she is the perfect victim.
Parentless.
Vulnerable given the events with her neighbor that proceeded her arrival.
Naive and trusting.
And desperate for a real physical connection.
"Your story no longer belongs to you. It's my story now."
The story alternates between Past and Present and multiple POVs. Usually, this constant switching impacts the flow of the story, but not here. I personally thought it added an interesting layer of suspense, as the author slowly feeds the reader pieces of the puzzle.
How did Nora fall for her captor?
How did she get away?
Will Holden truly let her go?
The biggest bombshells in the story came from Eve, who had direct knowledge of Holden and provided assistance with Nora's recovery, while also helping the police in their search for him.
Throughout the story, Nora struggles with what happened with Holden. Did she love him or hate him? Would she go back if even the chance? Could she move on without him? And the most important thing, at least in her mind, was she truly as special as he made her think?
"Only ever you."
It was hard to see how much Holden took advantage of Nora's vulnerability, making her an easy Stockholm Syndrome victim. Yes, at times I sympathized with Holden, who obviously had a traumatic childhood that shaped him, but his actions toward the girls were ultimately unforgiveable.
"We all have demons. I simply chose to feed mine in order to survive."
While the ending of the story almost seemed inevitable, the author does a great job of bringing us to that point. And in her typical style, she makes you gasp with the last sentence.
If you are looking for a dark and suspenseful read, with some romantic elements, this is one I'd highly recommend.
*An ARC was received for an honest review.
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June 2, 2017
WTF Did I just read?! This was OMG I have no words! Okay, I've finally found words. I think. This was one of those books that I went into completely blind. Yes, I'd seen teasers, but that was it. I thought I knew what was going to happen, I thought I had it all figured out, but K completely threw me for a loop.
This is one of those mind f*ck books that will leave you reeling from the words that have been intricately woven in such a way that you feel as if you're right there beside the characters. Screaming at them, loving them, hating them, wanting to possibly punch them. Emotional roller coaster, but damn what an amazing ride.
This was my first K. Larson book and it will definitely not be my last. She has a way with words that will leave you needing and wanting more.
All I can say is.... Holden... Sigh. "Only ever you."
This is one of those mind f*ck books that will leave you reeling from the words that have been intricately woven in such a way that you feel as if you're right there beside the characters. Screaming at them, loving them, hating them, wanting to possibly punch them. Emotional roller coaster, but damn what an amazing ride.
This was my first K. Larson book and it will definitely not be my last. She has a way with words that will leave you needing and wanting more.
All I can say is.... Holden... Sigh. "Only ever you."
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July 3, 2017DNF @ 56%
Even if I really wanted to know what happened in this book, my mind is not cooperating as I always ended up in lala land every single time.
I tried to put this on hold and read another book in between hoping to get back into groove but to no use. I still drift off when I go back to reading this. A sure sign that this book wasn't for me. Sorry.
Even if I really wanted to know what happened in this book, my mind is not cooperating as I always ended up in lala land every single time.
I tried to put this on hold and read another book in between hoping to get back into groove but to no use. I still drift off when I go back to reading this. A sure sign that this book wasn't for me. Sorry.
September 8, 2017
Are you looking for an angsty romance about a girl who falls for her tutor? Then, keep looking. But – if you’re looking for a book about a serial abductor who seems to have run away from a Criminal Minds episode, then this is the story for you!
I had no idea what to expect from this and I’m very pleased with the way story developed. It’s about Nora, who takes on a summer job tutoring a 12-year old girl, but ends up kidnapped. The story is divided into Before and After chapters and told through multiple POVs.
If you’re worried that the book might be too graphic for you, I’ll put under the spoiler tag what kind of abuse she suffered from Holden, but IMO it’s not that dark.
The book deals more with the emotional abuse and psychological consequences of it. And for me this was the trickiest part, it was the part that determined if I’m going to love or hate this book. Because I hate when abuse is romanticized and I’m pleased to say that the author approached this topic seriously.
To quote Nora from the book:
Another thing that I absolutely loved are female friendships present in this books.
When Nora gets back, she has a strong support system, and all the girls are trying to help each other. She develops a bond with Eve, who is also Holden’s victim. At first they don’t understand each other, but slowly they bond. Also there’s Aubry, BFF from before, she didn’t fade into the background once the story began. And finally there’s Lotte, this 12-year old. I loved her character. There’s one detail that caught my eye. Please don’t read the spoiler unless you’ve read the book.
There is also another thing, about Holden’s past, that I felt was very vague.
Overall, this was an intriguing and suspenseful story. I recommend to the fans of the genre.
I had no idea what to expect from this and I’m very pleased with the way story developed. It’s about Nora, who takes on a summer job tutoring a 12-year old girl, but ends up kidnapped. The story is divided into Before and After chapters and told through multiple POVs.
If you’re worried that the book might be too graphic for you, I’ll put under the spoiler tag what kind of abuse she suffered from Holden, but IMO it’s not that dark.
The book deals more with the emotional abuse and psychological consequences of it. And for me this was the trickiest part, it was the part that determined if I’m going to love or hate this book. Because I hate when abuse is romanticized and I’m pleased to say that the author approached this topic seriously.
To quote Nora from the book:
“I want to raise awareness about emotional abuse…the struggle to return to normalcy and the unlikely people who have made that possible for me. I think, too often, young women are lured into emotionally unstable relationships that are toxic. It is very easy to justify behaviors that are wrong when you care for someone.”
Another thing that I absolutely loved are female friendships present in this books.
When Nora gets back, she has a strong support system, and all the girls are trying to help each other. She develops a bond with Eve, who is also Holden’s victim. At first they don’t understand each other, but slowly they bond. Also there’s Aubry, BFF from before, she didn’t fade into the background once the story began. And finally there’s Lotte, this 12-year old. I loved her character. There’s one detail that caught my eye. Please don’t read the spoiler unless you’ve read the book.
There is also another thing, about Holden’s past, that I felt was very vague.
Overall, this was an intriguing and suspenseful story. I recommend to the fans of the genre.
September 20, 2017
Puuuurfect! Kako se ja uvek vežem za ove polupane likove 😍😍
#OnlyEverYou
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June 6, 2017
**Spoiler Free Review
‘He stole my magic. He decimated my innocence swiftly and succinctly. And let me tell you something, innocence is like hope – a necessary element for survival. ‘
Wow! What a gripping unputdownable read! We couldn’t move until we finished The Tutor, after becoming instantly seduced by K Larsen’s menacing, taunting and deliciously tempting opening pages. From the sinister feel of the first page, we knew this one was going to be one riveting, thrilling and unsettling read, and one in which we found ourselves easily trusting our hearts and minds to this incredibly talented author. This was our favourite K Larsen read. This story was really something!
“It was all a game. He was the only one who knew who was playing but it was still a game. “
K Larsen has done a tremendous job of intricately weaving a number of players POV’s into the story as well as a back and forth, past/present composition which she carried out with a seamless flair. We never faltered or got lost along the way as this authors brilliant prose flowed spectacularly.
We learn Nora’s terrifying story as she recounts it to various parties. Nothing is spared as we hear of the pleasure, the pain, the tender, the heartbreak, the brutal, the bravery, the fear…in fact, everything Nora felt, we felt deep within us, as Nora’s memories, conflictions and emotions are constantly laid bare on each page.
‘Fear is a funny thing. It changes the way you think. It alters your being. I’ve learned the heart is a wild beast, that’s why it’s caged inside our ribs… that monsters are real and they look like humans and that love is a fickle beast. All my life, people promised that dreams could come true…but they forgot to mention that nightmares are dreams, too.’
Despite this being a dark romance, we experienced moments of moving tenderness which were intensified among the dark, unnerving moments, eliciting moments of hope and love in places we didn’t think possible, and in turn causing us to question our every increasing conflicted feelings.
“There are chapters in my life I’d rather not read out loud.”
“Tell me every horrible thing you did and let me love you anyway.”
K Larsen masterfully delivered a brilliantly written story that came to life as she captured the nuances of each character, leaving us teetering on a knife-edge with each twisting turn of the page. By allowing us into the mind of each player, K Larsen ensured we witnessed first-hand the judgements and thoughts of each character throughout this complex story that still keeps playing out in our minds long after finishing.........See here for full review
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October 11, 2017
I'm indecisive about my rating right now. I need to reflect for the next couple days before possibly writing a review.
Update: I haven't forgotten a thing about this book, and now that the second one is out, I know I will need to continue this series!
Update: I haven't forgotten a thing about this book, and now that the second one is out, I know I will need to continue this series!
June 18, 2019
4 "Now, Nora" Stars
I definitely enjoyed this dark romance - but it wasn't necessarily dark, and it most definitely wasn't a romance! Maybe because of my enjoyment and gobbling up of everything "dark" I can put my hands on, I've desensitized myself. Because, this should be considered dark. Nora goes to work for Holden as a Tutor for his sister, but when it comes time for her to leave, he doesn't let her go. That seems pretty chilling to me, but I never really got there for me. I think what I needed was a little bit more time in Holden's head. Most of the book takes place after Nora escapes, and she tells the story of her time with Holden. I want to fall in love with the heroes in my stories, no matter how bad they are. Sometimes, the badder the better to be honest. I didn't get that with Holden. I had a couple of moments where I thought I could fall for him, but I just felt a bit removed from the story and the characters. There were no big surprises or reveals, and the ending wasn't anything shocking.
I definitely enjoyed this dark romance - but it wasn't necessarily dark, and it most definitely wasn't a romance! Maybe because of my enjoyment and gobbling up of everything "dark" I can put my hands on, I've desensitized myself. Because, this should be considered dark. Nora goes to work for Holden as a Tutor for his sister, but when it comes time for her to leave, he doesn't let her go. That seems pretty chilling to me, but I never really got there for me. I think what I needed was a little bit more time in Holden's head. Most of the book takes place after Nora escapes, and she tells the story of her time with Holden. I want to fall in love with the heroes in my stories, no matter how bad they are. Sometimes, the badder the better to be honest. I didn't get that with Holden. I had a couple of moments where I thought I could fall for him, but I just felt a bit removed from the story and the characters. There were no big surprises or reveals, and the ending wasn't anything shocking.
June 6, 2017
5 Crazytown Stars!
***SPOILER-FREE REVIEW***
I really ventured out of my typical reading comfort zone when I picked up The Tutor. I'd never read a book by K. Larsen- I was simply quite captivated by the book blurb and was looking for something a bit more exciting than my typical romance trope. I totally got that with this page-turner- The Tutor. I need to read more dark suspense!
The Tutor is trickle-fed to us from both past and present chapters. It's also narrated in multiple, I mean MULTIPLE points of view. Basically every character in the book gets their voice heard and usually that distracts me from connecting well but here it worked out perfectly. I prefer this over third person point of view and within a suspenseful novel, it just built the anticipation that much more.
I'm not going to go into plot as I think the book blurb is plenty to pique interest without spoiling the ride. I was wholly invested and could not wait to see how this story plays out. It's truly a story about Stockholm Syndrome yet so much more. Can we truly love and hate someone at the same time? After reading this, I do believe we can...
A new to me author, I look forward to more from K. Larsen, especially the upcoming spinoff of this book, The Brother.
Advanced copy received by author in exchange for my honest review.
***SPOILER-FREE REVIEW***
"Your story no longer belongs to you. I belongs to me now."
I really ventured out of my typical reading comfort zone when I picked up The Tutor. I'd never read a book by K. Larsen- I was simply quite captivated by the book blurb and was looking for something a bit more exciting than my typical romance trope. I totally got that with this page-turner- The Tutor. I need to read more dark suspense!
The Tutor is trickle-fed to us from both past and present chapters. It's also narrated in multiple, I mean MULTIPLE points of view. Basically every character in the book gets their voice heard and usually that distracts me from connecting well but here it worked out perfectly. I prefer this over third person point of view and within a suspenseful novel, it just built the anticipation that much more.
I'm not going to go into plot as I think the book blurb is plenty to pique interest without spoiling the ride. I was wholly invested and could not wait to see how this story plays out. It's truly a story about Stockholm Syndrome yet so much more. Can we truly love and hate someone at the same time? After reading this, I do believe we can...
Only ever you...
A new to me author, I look forward to more from K. Larsen, especially the upcoming spinoff of this book, The Brother.
Advanced copy received by author in exchange for my honest review.
June 5, 2017
4,5
Nóoo
Fazia um tempo que não lia um suspense e esse daqui veio para me prender a atenção por uns bons dias! Como foi o primeiro livro da autora que li, fiquei bem surpresa pela proposta do livro e a forma como a história e os acontecimentos foram mostrados. Por isso gostei bastante!
Na história conhecemos Nora, uma estudante no período de férias que aceita um trabalho temporário no meio das montanhas em uma casa sem água e sem energia elétrica. Ela será a tutora de Lotte uma garota de onze anos que vive com seu irmão mais velho, Holden. O que era seria um trabalho durante três meses irá fazer com que o percurso da vida dela mude completamente, deixando marcas e lembranças difíceis de esquecer.
O início do livro já foi impactante, despertou meu desejo de seguir adiante com a história e o problema apresentado. Em seguida apareceram mais pontos de vista e de início isso fez com que eu me desconectasse, mas lá pelos 30% eu estava completamente submersa no pensamento de todos os personagens e no desenrolar do conflito e suas consequências.
Todos os personagens apresentados possuem características interessantes em suas personalidades. A ambientação é perfeita, me senti no meio do nada junto deles e até detalhes como a valorização de sabores dos alimentos, cheiros e ar puro foram bons artifícios para construir essa ambientação na nossa cabeça.
"Eu irei me tornar sua obra-prima, minhas cicatrizes o seu legado. Ele irá esculpir seu caminho através da minha alma para o meu coração."
O livro mistura passado e presente, por isso entendemos muitos comportamentos de Nora e Holden.
Para mim a autora só derrapou um pouquinho nos pensamentos da Lotte, algumas vezes achei ela madura e esperta demais para a idade e para a situação em que estava, mas como não lembro como funciona uma cabeça antes dos 13 anos, deixei passar, rs.
Não dá para falar mais mas The Tutor é uma história imprevisível. Em muitos trechos você fica chocada, seja pelo que acontece ou pelos sentimentos e pensamentos dos envolvidos e até os capítulos finais você ainda fica em dúvida se tudo vai dar certo!
Arc gentilmente decido pela autora. Obrigada.
Nóoo
Fazia um tempo que não lia um suspense e esse daqui veio para me prender a atenção por uns bons dias! Como foi o primeiro livro da autora que li, fiquei bem surpresa pela proposta do livro e a forma como a história e os acontecimentos foram mostrados. Por isso gostei bastante!
Na história conhecemos Nora, uma estudante no período de férias que aceita um trabalho temporário no meio das montanhas em uma casa sem água e sem energia elétrica. Ela será a tutora de Lotte uma garota de onze anos que vive com seu irmão mais velho, Holden. O que era seria um trabalho durante três meses irá fazer com que o percurso da vida dela mude completamente, deixando marcas e lembranças difíceis de esquecer.
O início do livro já foi impactante, despertou meu desejo de seguir adiante com a história e o problema apresentado. Em seguida apareceram mais pontos de vista e de início isso fez com que eu me desconectasse, mas lá pelos 30% eu estava completamente submersa no pensamento de todos os personagens e no desenrolar do conflito e suas consequências.
Todos os personagens apresentados possuem características interessantes em suas personalidades. A ambientação é perfeita, me senti no meio do nada junto deles e até detalhes como a valorização de sabores dos alimentos, cheiros e ar puro foram bons artifícios para construir essa ambientação na nossa cabeça.
"Eu irei me tornar sua obra-prima, minhas cicatrizes o seu legado. Ele irá esculpir seu caminho através da minha alma para o meu coração."
O livro mistura passado e presente, por isso entendemos muitos comportamentos de Nora e Holden.
Para mim a autora só derrapou um pouquinho nos pensamentos da Lotte, algumas vezes achei ela madura e esperta demais para a idade e para a situação em que estava, mas como não lembro como funciona uma cabeça antes dos 13 anos, deixei passar, rs.
Não dá para falar mais mas The Tutor é uma história imprevisível. Em muitos trechos você fica chocada, seja pelo que acontece ou pelos sentimentos e pensamentos dos envolvidos e até os capítulos finais você ainda fica em dúvida se tudo vai dar certo!
Arc gentilmente decido pela autora. Obrigada.
June 5, 2017
YOU GUYS... I was able to read an advanced copy of this one and YOU MUST GET IT! You will not be disappointed. It will hit all of your emotions and squeeze them. Your brain will be scrambling to figure out the end, which is really only the beginning! Grab It Now, and get ready for the ride of your life!
June 3, 2017
“Captivity is a mentality. A thing you carry with you. It is hard to let go even when you have your freedom returned.”
This one is Stockholm Syndrome gold! A psychological, thrilling read from start to finish.
"I will become his masterpiece, my scars his legacy. He will carve his way through my soul to my heart."
Meet the tutor and let him show you the ways of his twisted star loving deliciousness. WOAH! Let me tell you, I had no idea what would happen. This was a slow release of pent up aggression, I wanted, needed to know how this would end. My very first book by Larsen, I'm like, why have I waited so long? Where have you been all my life? If you like the older, darker reads, this one is for you. It's dark romance, but different. It's a journey of wrongs that feel so right. The battle between self defense and free falling. God. So hard to explain. I loved that the darkness wasn't glamorized. A trip into self perseverance, a thin line of love versus survival. Lines cross at the cost of realization.
This one will make you question yourself, right along with every character.
This one is Stockholm Syndrome gold! A psychological, thrilling read from start to finish.
"I will become his masterpiece, my scars his legacy. He will carve his way through my soul to my heart."
Meet the tutor and let him show you the ways of his twisted star loving deliciousness. WOAH! Let me tell you, I had no idea what would happen. This was a slow release of pent up aggression, I wanted, needed to know how this would end. My very first book by Larsen, I'm like, why have I waited so long? Where have you been all my life? If you like the older, darker reads, this one is for you. It's dark romance, but different. It's a journey of wrongs that feel so right. The battle between self defense and free falling. God. So hard to explain. I loved that the darkness wasn't glamorized. A trip into self perseverance, a thin line of love versus survival. Lines cross at the cost of realization.
This one will make you question yourself, right along with every character.
June 6, 2017
Okay. I was excited to get my hands on this book. I'm all for a dark/twisted story. But, this book was extremely fast paced, and kind of boring. I skimmed through a good portion of it, unfortunately. The writing style was weak, and the chapters weren't developed well in my opinion. The chapters were set in past/present, multiple P.O.V, and flashbacks within the present chapters, which made the story a little confusing. Not worth the hype. Great plot, weak delivery.
June 10, 2017
I don't have words!!!
This is probably one of the most WTF books I have ever read. I still don't know my feelings, my head is in pieces and my kindle is luck to have survived.
This is probably one of the most WTF books I have ever read. I still don't know my feelings, my head is in pieces and my kindle is luck to have survived.
July 26, 2017
I enjoyed The Tutor. It was quite a mind-fuck and really suspenseful. It was also a lesson in vocabulary. I loved that Nora, the main character, was a logophile (lover of words) and used some words that even I had to look up.
A lot of creative liberties were taken with the investigation, the victim interviews, and various police procedures; where it is obvious that things would NEVER happen that way but for the sake of the story it can be excused.
One thing I really did not care for was the epilogue with the interview that was done. That wrap up didn't really work for me and I wish it could have been done a different way.
Even though there were some things here and there that didn't work for me, overall , I really enjoyed reading The Tutor. I didn't want to put it down and read it all in one day. I am rating this book as 4 stars.
A lot of creative liberties were taken with the investigation, the victim interviews, and various police procedures; where it is obvious that things would NEVER happen that way but for the sake of the story it can be excused.
One thing I really did not care for was the epilogue with the interview that was done. That wrap up didn't really work for me and I wish it could have been done a different way.
Even though there were some things here and there that didn't work for me, overall , I really enjoyed reading The Tutor. I didn't want to put it down and read it all in one day. I am rating this book as 4 stars.
May 28, 2017
Lives are a collection of choices.
The choice Nora makes by applying for the job
The choice she made to keep quiet about Anton
The choice she made to not rebel
The choice she made of accepting her fate
The choice she made to adapt to her new environment to survive
EACH choice scarred her . Physically and emotionally.
And now she lives in an Altered State Of Mind. Stuck between What she is and what she wants to be.
I think, too often, young women are lured into emotionally unstable relationships that are toxic. It is very easy to justify behaviors that are wrong when you care for someone.”
But like Carrie Bradshaw once asked, "when two people love each other so completely and they break up. Where does the Love go?
So while Holden is wrong kind of love, it IS still love....at least on Nora's part. Her feelings are real and tangible. So how does she recover from that ?
I understand. I get it. I know that in real life, Holden is bad. That our love is wrong. That I adapted to cope. But my feelings . . . my emotions are not so rational.
The story is very complex, very captivating.
I had some questions though which needed answers, but weren't. But that does not take away from the darkness of the underlying emotion.
Still it will effect you very powerfully. Katie is a master of mindfuck stories, this one is no different. Be prepared for a ride into insane world of Nora and Holden...aka The Tutor !
4 Freckled Stars
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The choice Nora makes by applying for the job
The choice she made to keep quiet about Anton
The choice she made to not rebel
The choice she made of accepting her fate
The choice she made to adapt to her new environment to survive
EACH choice scarred her . Physically and emotionally.
And now she lives in an Altered State Of Mind. Stuck between What she is and what she wants to be.
I think, too often, young women are lured into emotionally unstable relationships that are toxic. It is very easy to justify behaviors that are wrong when you care for someone.”
But like Carrie Bradshaw once asked, "when two people love each other so completely and they break up. Where does the Love go?
So while Holden is wrong kind of love, it IS still love....at least on Nora's part. Her feelings are real and tangible. So how does she recover from that ?
I understand. I get it. I know that in real life, Holden is bad. That our love is wrong. That I adapted to cope. But my feelings . . . my emotions are not so rational.
The story is very complex, very captivating.
I had some questions though which needed answers, but weren't. But that does not take away from the darkness of the underlying emotion.
Still it will effect you very powerfully. Katie is a master of mindfuck stories, this one is no different. Be prepared for a ride into insane world of Nora and Holden...aka The Tutor !
4 Freckled Stars
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July 17, 2017
It seems to be of fashion to give an apologetic trigger warning for any book that potentially glamourizes dark romance or abuse before proceeding to shamelessly romanticize rape and kidnapping. While, this warning opens the book, I am pleasantly surprised to say that this turned out to be a very serious, profound psychological character study and a sort of changing perspective crime procedural. While Nora does deal with mental fallout and major stockholm syndrome after her ordeal, her romantic leaning of what happened is the horror of the story. While Holden is described as handsome and broken, the author never takes for granted that he is a disgusting, fickle monster by sharing multiple perspectives of the detectives, psychologist, and other victims of Holden's kidnapping obsession.
Since the story is told through occasional flashbacks and present investigation, nothing is particularly surprising but the insanity of the situation and the intrigue of learning how and why the whole situation came to be will keep you glued to the page.
The most likable characters are honestly the supporting ones that are strong willed and able to identify themselves outside of tragedy. I really respected Eve and Lotte for their ability to maintain a sense of self and survival in extreme circumstances. Holden and Nora are unalterably broken and annoyingly wrong in a way that is unbearable to read at times, but I tolerated them because of the author's non-bias in portraying their ugliness and tragic nature.
I'm torn about the hint of a sequel. On the one hand, the author's writing is so crisp and thoughtful, I know I'll end up buying it, but I also feel the story has reached the final stretch. What more can be explored without milking a depressing, sensational concept?
Since the story is told through occasional flashbacks and present investigation, nothing is particularly surprising but the insanity of the situation and the intrigue of learning how and why the whole situation came to be will keep you glued to the page.
The most likable characters are honestly the supporting ones that are strong willed and able to identify themselves outside of tragedy. I really respected Eve and Lotte for their ability to maintain a sense of self and survival in extreme circumstances. Holden and Nora are unalterably broken and annoyingly wrong in a way that is unbearable to read at times, but I tolerated them because of the author's non-bias in portraying their ugliness and tragic nature.
I'm torn about the hint of a sequel. On the one hand, the author's writing is so crisp and thoughtful, I know I'll end up buying it, but I also feel the story has reached the final stretch. What more can be explored without milking a depressing, sensational concept?
June 4, 2017
Nora has taken a tutoring job for the summer to help pay for college little did she know that job will change her life forever.
I don't want to give too much away because I feel this is one of those stories you have to go into not knowing much.
Nora has endured so much in her short life. How could one take so much? I did enjoy her corks. She was a different kind of character and I liked that.
I must admit that this book was told in multi POVs and at first I wasn't a fan, but did seem to realize it was necessary.
Holden was sick and needed help, but when is one too far gone?
All in all I thought this was an interesting story about fear, love (all aspects of love) and survival. I actually can't wait for the next book.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* ~Alison
I don't want to give too much away because I feel this is one of those stories you have to go into not knowing much.
Nora has endured so much in her short life. How could one take so much? I did enjoy her corks. She was a different kind of character and I liked that.
I must admit that this book was told in multi POVs and at first I wasn't a fan, but did seem to realize it was necessary.
Holden was sick and needed help, but when is one too far gone?
All in all I thought this was an interesting story about fear, love (all aspects of love) and survival. I actually can't wait for the next book.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* ~Alison
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