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The Thinnest Air
A woman’s disappearance exposes a life of secrets in a twisting novel of psychological suspense from the author of The Memory Watcher.
Meredith Price is the luckiest woman alive. Her husband, Andrew, is a charming and successful financial broker. She has two lovely stepchildren and is living in affluence in a mountain resort town. After three years of marriage, Meredith’s life has become predictable. Until the day she disappears.
Her car has been discovered in a grocery store parking lot—purse and phone undisturbed on the passenger seat, keys in the ignition, no sign of struggle, and no evidence of foul play. It’s as if she vanished into thin air.
It’s not like Meredith to simply abandon her loved ones. And no one in this town would have reason to harm her. When her desperate sister, Greer, arrives, she must face a disturbing question: What if no one really knows Meredith at all? For Greer, finding her sister isn’t going to be easy…because where she’s looking is going to get very, very dark.
Meredith Price is the luckiest woman alive. Her husband, Andrew, is a charming and successful financial broker. She has two lovely stepchildren and is living in affluence in a mountain resort town. After three years of marriage, Meredith’s life has become predictable. Until the day she disappears.
Her car has been discovered in a grocery store parking lot—purse and phone undisturbed on the passenger seat, keys in the ignition, no sign of struggle, and no evidence of foul play. It’s as if she vanished into thin air.
It’s not like Meredith to simply abandon her loved ones. And no one in this town would have reason to harm her. When her desperate sister, Greer, arrives, she must face a disturbing question: What if no one really knows Meredith at all? For Greer, finding her sister isn’t going to be easy…because where she’s looking is going to get very, very dark.
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First published July 1, 2018
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June 19, 2018
3.5 Stars!!!
I have heard the best things about Minka Kent from other book lovers, so I was beyond excited to read my first book by her, The Thinnest Air! It was a fast-paced thriller that was hard to put down! Kent is an incredible writer, and I really enjoyed the central characters in this book. This was a buddy read with Kendall and Holly, and we all had different theories about what was really going on throughout the book—and none of us were correct!
About the Book
Meredith Price has a gorgeous, rich husband, two high maintenance step kids, and a dream home in the mountains. But what she doesn’t have are friends. Meredith comes from a different world than the other wives—she’s nearly a decade younger, didn’t come from money, and not accustomed to the social scene they circulate in. But Meredith loves her husband, and she is so grateful for how kind and attentive he is.
And then one day, Meredith goes missing…
Her car is found outside the grocery store with her keys, purse, and cell phone still inside and the door wide open. Where is Meredith? As the police begin an intensive search, the gossip mills start to churn. Why would a women who is happy in her life disappear? Was she taken? Did she run? Or is something more sinister going on?
Meredith’s sister Greer knows something is wrong…
When the police don’t find anything after 24 hours, Greer knows that all is not as it seems with her sister’s disappearance. Why haven’t the police been interviewing the neighbors and friends of Meredith? Why does her husband seem so calm? As Greer begins to look deeper into her sister’s life, she realizes that Meredith kept many secrets. And one of them may be the key to finding her…
Reflection
The book is told from two points of view—Meredith’s story about meeting her husband Andrew, their marriage, and ultimately up to the day of her disappearance, and Greer’s story starting the day Meredith disappears. I always find this works well, because we got a lot of Greer in the past through Meredith’s story, and learned more about what Meredith may have shared or not shared through Greer.
Greer is definitely the breakout star of this book! She was sassy and loving—tough on the outside but tender underneath. She is also an incredibly awesome big sister. I think we would all be glad to have a big sister like her! Hearing about how she felt more like a mother to Meredith than their own mother was so touching. Greer and Meredith have an incredible bond that was apparent even through the difficult times.
And there were some other characters that were fun additions! The boyishly-handsome detective, Ronan, the mysterious, sarcastic ex to Greer, Harris, the thin and retouched ex-wife, Erica, the bratty step kids, Isabeau and Calder (those names!!!), and the reserved best friend, Allison. Many of these characters were a bit clichéd, such as the ex- and the step kids, but I think that is because it was told from Meredith’s perspective. She feels like an outsider still in this pampered world, so I don’t know that she was able to see the depth to those individuals who shunned her.
I mentioned earlier that the big twist really did get me! I do wish that there had been a bit more substance to the fallout of the twist at the end. Things were tied up all neat-and-tidy, which I think will appeal to some readers. I like a bit of mess with my thrillers, and that feeling of “what just happened??”
I am looking forward to reading more from Minka Kent!
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Minka Kent for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have heard the best things about Minka Kent from other book lovers, so I was beyond excited to read my first book by her, The Thinnest Air! It was a fast-paced thriller that was hard to put down! Kent is an incredible writer, and I really enjoyed the central characters in this book. This was a buddy read with Kendall and Holly, and we all had different theories about what was really going on throughout the book—and none of us were correct!
About the Book
Meredith Price has a gorgeous, rich husband, two high maintenance step kids, and a dream home in the mountains. But what she doesn’t have are friends. Meredith comes from a different world than the other wives—she’s nearly a decade younger, didn’t come from money, and not accustomed to the social scene they circulate in. But Meredith loves her husband, and she is so grateful for how kind and attentive he is.
And then one day, Meredith goes missing…
Her car is found outside the grocery store with her keys, purse, and cell phone still inside and the door wide open. Where is Meredith? As the police begin an intensive search, the gossip mills start to churn. Why would a women who is happy in her life disappear? Was she taken? Did she run? Or is something more sinister going on?
Meredith’s sister Greer knows something is wrong…
When the police don’t find anything after 24 hours, Greer knows that all is not as it seems with her sister’s disappearance. Why haven’t the police been interviewing the neighbors and friends of Meredith? Why does her husband seem so calm? As Greer begins to look deeper into her sister’s life, she realizes that Meredith kept many secrets. And one of them may be the key to finding her…
Reflection
The book is told from two points of view—Meredith’s story about meeting her husband Andrew, their marriage, and ultimately up to the day of her disappearance, and Greer’s story starting the day Meredith disappears. I always find this works well, because we got a lot of Greer in the past through Meredith’s story, and learned more about what Meredith may have shared or not shared through Greer.
Greer is definitely the breakout star of this book! She was sassy and loving—tough on the outside but tender underneath. She is also an incredibly awesome big sister. I think we would all be glad to have a big sister like her! Hearing about how she felt more like a mother to Meredith than their own mother was so touching. Greer and Meredith have an incredible bond that was apparent even through the difficult times.
And there were some other characters that were fun additions! The boyishly-handsome detective, Ronan, the mysterious, sarcastic ex to Greer, Harris, the thin and retouched ex-wife, Erica, the bratty step kids, Isabeau and Calder (those names!!!), and the reserved best friend, Allison. Many of these characters were a bit clichéd, such as the ex- and the step kids, but I think that is because it was told from Meredith’s perspective. She feels like an outsider still in this pampered world, so I don’t know that she was able to see the depth to those individuals who shunned her.
I mentioned earlier that the big twist really did get me! I do wish that there had been a bit more substance to the fallout of the twist at the end. Things were tied up all neat-and-tidy, which I think will appeal to some readers. I like a bit of mess with my thrillers, and that feeling of “what just happened??”
I am looking forward to reading more from Minka Kent!
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Minka Kent for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 12, 2018
So, let me start off by saying how much of a huge fan I am of Minka Kent. I remember running across her debut novel The Memory Watcher on my kindle and I fell in love with her writing style!
So, naturally I was extremely excited to get my hands on Minka's third book! But, I am going to be honest in that this was my least favorite novel that she has published.
What I love about Kent? She flawlessly always grabs her readers in from page one and of course this was demonstrated beautifully in The Thinnest Air. This is a fast paced thriller that keeps you turning those pages!!
Meredith and Andrew are newlyweds that are very much in love... or we think that they are from the start. Meredith goes off to the grocery store one day and she disappears into thin air literally.... leaving her car abandoned with the door open with all of her stuff in her car. Weird right?!
No one has any idea where Meredith has gone and her sister Greer is devastated by her sister's disappearance. Greer will stop at nothing to find out what happened to her sister. I have to say that I liked Greer's character! She was pretty sassy!
I was not bored in the novel at all and of course Minka never disappoints and keeps you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out who, what, when, why!
Why I rated it 3 stars? The ending felt extremely rushed to me and didn't deliver at all. I was honestly super bummed and am used to Minka throwing in her last minute twists/turns that make her novels epic. When I found out the plot/story behind Meredith's disappearance it just was a disappointment. I was thinking really? Hmmm.
Overall, I am a huge fan of this author and will always read her books!!
Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for my honest review.
Published to GR: 6/11/18
Publication date: 7/1/18
So, naturally I was extremely excited to get my hands on Minka's third book! But, I am going to be honest in that this was my least favorite novel that she has published.
What I love about Kent? She flawlessly always grabs her readers in from page one and of course this was demonstrated beautifully in The Thinnest Air. This is a fast paced thriller that keeps you turning those pages!!
Meredith and Andrew are newlyweds that are very much in love... or we think that they are from the start. Meredith goes off to the grocery store one day and she disappears into thin air literally.... leaving her car abandoned with the door open with all of her stuff in her car. Weird right?!
No one has any idea where Meredith has gone and her sister Greer is devastated by her sister's disappearance. Greer will stop at nothing to find out what happened to her sister. I have to say that I liked Greer's character! She was pretty sassy!
I was not bored in the novel at all and of course Minka never disappoints and keeps you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out who, what, when, why!
Why I rated it 3 stars? The ending felt extremely rushed to me and didn't deliver at all. I was honestly super bummed and am used to Minka throwing in her last minute twists/turns that make her novels epic. When I found out the plot/story behind Meredith's disappearance it just was a disappointment. I was thinking really? Hmmm.
Overall, I am a huge fan of this author and will always read her books!!
Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for my honest review.
Published to GR: 6/11/18
Publication date: 7/1/18
August 6, 2018
4 Fast Paced Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was a fast paced page turning psychological thriller that started with a bang and ended with a fizzle... I started this book with lowered expectations... five of my trusted book Besties read this before me, and I knew they were all disappointed.... and I want to thank all of them for lowering my expectations, because I think I enjoyed this book so much more because of that.... Truly for me up until about 82% this book was brilliant.... I thought my girls were being super unfair to this book as I quickly turned those pages to find out what the heck was going on! And then...... The reveal..... it was such a letdown and it happened really early... I spent the last 10% of this book waiting for the other shoe to drop and it is still dangling on my foot!
Meredith has gone missing... disappearing into thin air, leaving behind her purse and her phone.... did she run away or was she snatched? Why would she leave her seemingly happy marriage? And who would take her?
Loved how this story was revealed to us... we got Meredith’s perspective leading up to the kidnapping and Grier’s ( Meredith’s big sister) perspective after the kidnapping... Grier was a devoted big sister and was not going to stop until Meredith was found! Grier was my favorite character in this book strong, sassy, and determined.... we all need a sibling like her in our lives! Made me wonder what my brothers would do if I were to go missing? They would probably throw a party, LOL I always told my mom I wanted a sister... I’m sure she would be out looking for me unlike those brothers of mine! Let’s hope I never go missing! OK back to the book....
This was a well told story with plenty of suspects and secrets... and as things were slowly revealed Grier found out she did not know her little sister as well as she thought... also as things were revealed I became more and more suspicious of certain characters.... where this book fell short for me is in the ending it was just so vanilla... and I prefer Rocky Road!
I do recommend this book because it was really good up until the ending and, I think if you read it with the expectations of a lackluster ending you’ll enjoy it...Minka Kent has a very readable and smooth style about her writing making this a very quick read...
*** many thanks to Thomas & Mercer for my copy of this book ***
This was a fast paced page turning psychological thriller that started with a bang and ended with a fizzle... I started this book with lowered expectations... five of my trusted book Besties read this before me, and I knew they were all disappointed.... and I want to thank all of them for lowering my expectations, because I think I enjoyed this book so much more because of that.... Truly for me up until about 82% this book was brilliant.... I thought my girls were being super unfair to this book as I quickly turned those pages to find out what the heck was going on! And then...... The reveal..... it was such a letdown and it happened really early... I spent the last 10% of this book waiting for the other shoe to drop and it is still dangling on my foot!
Meredith has gone missing... disappearing into thin air, leaving behind her purse and her phone.... did she run away or was she snatched? Why would she leave her seemingly happy marriage? And who would take her?
Loved how this story was revealed to us... we got Meredith’s perspective leading up to the kidnapping and Grier’s ( Meredith’s big sister) perspective after the kidnapping... Grier was a devoted big sister and was not going to stop until Meredith was found! Grier was my favorite character in this book strong, sassy, and determined.... we all need a sibling like her in our lives! Made me wonder what my brothers would do if I were to go missing? They would probably throw a party, LOL I always told my mom I wanted a sister... I’m sure she would be out looking for me unlike those brothers of mine! Let’s hope I never go missing! OK back to the book....
This was a well told story with plenty of suspects and secrets... and as things were slowly revealed Grier found out she did not know her little sister as well as she thought... also as things were revealed I became more and more suspicious of certain characters.... where this book fell short for me is in the ending it was just so vanilla... and I prefer Rocky Road!
I do recommend this book because it was really good up until the ending and, I think if you read it with the expectations of a lackluster ending you’ll enjoy it...Minka Kent has a very readable and smooth style about her writing making this a very quick read...
*** many thanks to Thomas & Mercer for my copy of this book ***
September 1, 2018
4.5*
Let me start off by saying, what a pleasant surprise this book was. I’d been putting off reading this one after seeing so many mixed reviews. I desperately wanted a genuinely, thrilling read. (And who doesn’t?) So…from the start to the very last words, this one fully delivered. Thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it!
This is the second book I’ve read by Minka Kent, the first being The Memory Watcher and I enjoyed this one equally as much.
The author has the ability to quickly draw you in and keep you focused, engaged and guessing throughout.
Meredith meets the man of her dreams. Okay, he is a little older, but love conquers all, right?! Wined, dined and pampered, and in an extremely rapid fashion, she is now sporting the new initials MRS. and living among the 1% in an exclusive ski village in Utah with her new husband Andrew.
Here comes the bump in the road... One day Meredith vanishes...seemingly into thin air!
Told from both the perspectives of Meredith and her older sister Greer, from timelines of before and after “the vanishing.”
Again, what a pleasant surprise that I most definitely recommend!
A fast and fun buddy read with Susanne!🌸
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer and Minka Kent for an ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
Let me start off by saying, what a pleasant surprise this book was. I’d been putting off reading this one after seeing so many mixed reviews. I desperately wanted a genuinely, thrilling read. (And who doesn’t?) So…from the start to the very last words, this one fully delivered. Thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it!
This is the second book I’ve read by Minka Kent, the first being The Memory Watcher and I enjoyed this one equally as much.
The author has the ability to quickly draw you in and keep you focused, engaged and guessing throughout.
Meredith meets the man of her dreams. Okay, he is a little older, but love conquers all, right?! Wined, dined and pampered, and in an extremely rapid fashion, she is now sporting the new initials MRS. and living among the 1% in an exclusive ski village in Utah with her new husband Andrew.
Here comes the bump in the road... One day Meredith vanishes...seemingly into thin air!
Told from both the perspectives of Meredith and her older sister Greer, from timelines of before and after “the vanishing.”
Again, what a pleasant surprise that I most definitely recommend!
A fast and fun buddy read with Susanne!🌸
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer and Minka Kent for an ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
June 24, 2018
3.5 stars to The Thinnest Air! 🌟 🌟 🌟.5
Minka Kent is a beloved author of my friend, Kendall’s, and The Thinnest Air is my first book by Kent.
Meredith Price considers herself lucky. She has been living a life of luxury married to her husband and living in a resort town. The catch: she’s gotten bored with it all, and then she vanishes into thin air.
When her car is found at a local grocery store, there is no sign of foul play. So did she choose to disappear, or was she abducted? Meredith’s sister, Greer, takes up the search, which lands her in some dark, seedy places.
The Thinnest Air is a great title with multiple meanings. This is a super quick and well-written read at less than 300 pages, and while it was a bit pat and predictable in places, there was a giant twist that shocked me! After that twist, however, the ending was more clipped than I would have liked. I just wanted more! Minka Kent clearly has immense talent for this genre, and I will most definitely be checking out her other books.
Thank you to Amazon Pub/Thomas & Mercer for the copy. The Thinnest Air will be published on July 1, 2018!
My reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com
Minka Kent is a beloved author of my friend, Kendall’s, and The Thinnest Air is my first book by Kent.
Meredith Price considers herself lucky. She has been living a life of luxury married to her husband and living in a resort town. The catch: she’s gotten bored with it all, and then she vanishes into thin air.
When her car is found at a local grocery store, there is no sign of foul play. So did she choose to disappear, or was she abducted? Meredith’s sister, Greer, takes up the search, which lands her in some dark, seedy places.
The Thinnest Air is a great title with multiple meanings. This is a super quick and well-written read at less than 300 pages, and while it was a bit pat and predictable in places, there was a giant twist that shocked me! After that twist, however, the ending was more clipped than I would have liked. I just wanted more! Minka Kent clearly has immense talent for this genre, and I will most definitely be checking out her other books.
Thank you to Amazon Pub/Thomas & Mercer for the copy. The Thinnest Air will be published on July 1, 2018!
My reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com
August 21, 2018
4 Stars.
Meredith Price’s car is found in the parking lot of a grocery store. Driver’s side door wide open, keys and phone found inside. Meredith, as you may already have guessed, is nowhere to be found. Has she run away or has she been kidnapped? She has the perfect life - married to Andrew Price, a kind, wonderful, successful man who loves and provides for her in a way that no man ever has. Her life is one of luxury and opulence, which she achieved only by marriage. Her older sister Greer is convinced that there is no way Meredith would have run from it.
Greer and Meredith are exact opposites. Struggle has always been Greer’s middle name - she has had to fight for every single thing she has ever had - including her chain of coffee shops in NYC. Working with her best friend and former boyfriend every day isn’t easy, but Greer and Harris wouldn’t have it any other way.
When Meredith goes missing, Greer drops everything to go and find her. Meredith seems to have disappeared into thin air and even the police have no answers. Say what?! And yet, Greer does not give up. We are talking about her sister!!
Everything goes awry from that point forward. You begin to question what is real and what is not. I was glued to the pages… anxiously turning them as quickly as possible. This was my first Minka Kent novel and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it, especially given the mixed reviews. My suggestion - don’t read them, just experience this suspenseful book for yourself!
This was a buddy read with Kaceey. So glad we read this when we did, it was exactly what we needed!.
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas and Mercer and Minka Kent for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Published on NetGalley and Goodreads on 8.21.18.
Meredith Price’s car is found in the parking lot of a grocery store. Driver’s side door wide open, keys and phone found inside. Meredith, as you may already have guessed, is nowhere to be found. Has she run away or has she been kidnapped? She has the perfect life - married to Andrew Price, a kind, wonderful, successful man who loves and provides for her in a way that no man ever has. Her life is one of luxury and opulence, which she achieved only by marriage. Her older sister Greer is convinced that there is no way Meredith would have run from it.
Greer and Meredith are exact opposites. Struggle has always been Greer’s middle name - she has had to fight for every single thing she has ever had - including her chain of coffee shops in NYC. Working with her best friend and former boyfriend every day isn’t easy, but Greer and Harris wouldn’t have it any other way.
When Meredith goes missing, Greer drops everything to go and find her. Meredith seems to have disappeared into thin air and even the police have no answers. Say what?! And yet, Greer does not give up. We are talking about her sister!!
Everything goes awry from that point forward. You begin to question what is real and what is not. I was glued to the pages… anxiously turning them as quickly as possible. This was my first Minka Kent novel and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it, especially given the mixed reviews. My suggestion - don’t read them, just experience this suspenseful book for yourself!
This was a buddy read with Kaceey. So glad we read this when we did, it was exactly what we needed!.
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas and Mercer and Minka Kent for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Published on NetGalley and Goodreads on 8.21.18.
June 10, 2019
An ok book that was quick and easy to read, but I didn't find it particularly thrilling. I don't think the plot lines really added up and was found wanting. It had potential, but didn't really deliver.
June 27, 2018
I was super excited to get my hands on my first Minka Kent book after rave reviews from my gal Kendall - I really can’t wait to read her other titles I’ve heard such great things about!
Kent has written a suspenseful, very fast paced novel - she has a knack for amping up the volume and not letting go.
Meredith has married the man of her dreams - a much older, wealthy man - and after a few years into her marriage, she vanishes into thin air from a grocery store parking lot. What happened? Who’s responsible? These are the questions you’ll be asking yourself over and over again until the big reveal.
It’s these middle of the road reviews that are the hardest to write. I can seem to go on and on about books that I loved or disliked, but to say this was “good” isn’t really going to cut it. Don’t get me wrong - this is a strong thriller in its own right, but for a thriller junkie like me, it left a little something lacking in the twistyness aspect and the conclusion held a few loose ends.
I encourage readers to try this one out for themselves to see what they think!
A huge thank you to Thomas & Mercer for my advance copy.
Kent has written a suspenseful, very fast paced novel - she has a knack for amping up the volume and not letting go.
Meredith has married the man of her dreams - a much older, wealthy man - and after a few years into her marriage, she vanishes into thin air from a grocery store parking lot. What happened? Who’s responsible? These are the questions you’ll be asking yourself over and over again until the big reveal.
It’s these middle of the road reviews that are the hardest to write. I can seem to go on and on about books that I loved or disliked, but to say this was “good” isn’t really going to cut it. Don’t get me wrong - this is a strong thriller in its own right, but for a thriller junkie like me, it left a little something lacking in the twistyness aspect and the conclusion held a few loose ends.
I encourage readers to try this one out for themselves to see what they think!
A huge thank you to Thomas & Mercer for my advance copy.
August 5, 2018
Suspenseful!
This is my third book by this author. She has a way of building suspense that is completely addictive. I was thrilled when I saw she had a new book coming out.
This one involves a missing wife and the search to find her. This produced a lot of page turning on my part and my mind imagining some crazy elaborate, tangled twist (it just didn't happen for me). I thought there were so many possibilities for a completely mind-bending turn. Turns out to be a highly predictable story with too many cliches and loose ends(IMO). Wait! What about .....? What happened with.....? Why did.....?
I like my psychological thrillers to be original with a messy tangled web that I can unravel and be left wondering....How did I miss that?
If you want to read a fast-paced story and don't mind a predictable ending, this one may please you. (It even has some eye-candy)! I liked this one, but not a favorite. Enjoyed reading this one with some Goodreads friends! I'll still be interested in what the author comes up with next!
Thanks to NG for my ARC.
This is my third book by this author. She has a way of building suspense that is completely addictive. I was thrilled when I saw she had a new book coming out.
This one involves a missing wife and the search to find her. This produced a lot of page turning on my part and my mind imagining some crazy elaborate, tangled twist (it just didn't happen for me). I thought there were so many possibilities for a completely mind-bending turn. Turns out to be a highly predictable story with too many cliches and loose ends(IMO). Wait! What about .....? What happened with.....? Why did.....?
I like my psychological thrillers to be original with a messy tangled web that I can unravel and be left wondering....How did I miss that?
If you want to read a fast-paced story and don't mind a predictable ending, this one may please you. (It even has some eye-candy)! I liked this one, but not a favorite. Enjoyed reading this one with some Goodreads friends! I'll still be interested in what the author comes up with next!
Thanks to NG for my ARC.
September 20, 2018
4.0 Stars— I decided to read another Kindle First selection, “The Thinnest Air” by Minka Kent after reading a review of the book on-line. This is the first book I have ever read by Kent, and I have to say that I was very impressed. The book is told from two different perspectives: Meredith and her life story prior to her disappearance, and her sister, Greer, who tells the reader what happened from the date of her sister’s disappearance forward. The chapters alternate between the two narratives, and the author does an excellent job on building suspense and keeping a mystery as to who the villain behind Meredith’s disappearance was. The writing is very good and the author does a great job of giving you enough information about other characters to make you suspect them of the crime all the way until the big reveal near the end of the book. The book adds some humor as well as Meredith’s mother is a very well drawn character whose realistic quest to be the center of attention is brought up throughout the book. The only issues I had with the book were some of the actions of characters (especially in how they handled receiving information relating to the crime and the main character annoyingly turning to someone who is rude and mean for love advice even though she thought he hated her) that defy common sense and are distracting in what is otherwise a great novel. I definitely would recommend this book and author and look forward to reading some of her other books in the future.
October 9, 2021
Minka Kent has a beautiful writing style that suits me to a T, she takes you into the prose & you are mesmerised from the first page to the last i loved The Memory Watcher & i don't know why it has taken me so long to get back to this author. I went in blind as i didn't read any of the reviews & what a surprise this was, it was fast paced well written & the characters especially Greer stood out for me, she was the heroine all the way through.
Meredith was married to a good looking gorgeous man who would do anything for her Andrewhe was besotted they were very happy or were they?
Meredith went out to a shopping Mall then disappeared in the parking lot, her bag & mobile phone still sitting on the seat, her sister Greer & Harris her ex search high & low for Meredith, they even bring the police into help find her Did she know her abductor or was it a random kidnapping.
Meredith's sister Greer & her ex husband Harris split up amicably Greer was dealing with her own Demons & Harris is so full of himself, the police think Meredith may be dead but Greer & Andrew believe otherwise.
Then a note is found saying MY MEREDITH ALWAYS WATCHING X
Was the abductor trying to get into Greer's Psyche sending her crazy!!
Andrew seems like he is distraught but does he have a Jekyll & Hyde Persona?
I loved everything about this book Greer was a real heroine she loved Meredith so much nothing will stop her finding her 4 solid stars.
Meredith was married to a good looking gorgeous man who would do anything for her Andrewhe was besotted they were very happy or were they?
Meredith went out to a shopping Mall then disappeared in the parking lot, her bag & mobile phone still sitting on the seat, her sister Greer & Harris her ex search high & low for Meredith, they even bring the police into help find her Did she know her abductor or was it a random kidnapping.
Meredith's sister Greer & her ex husband Harris split up amicably Greer was dealing with her own Demons & Harris is so full of himself, the police think Meredith may be dead but Greer & Andrew believe otherwise.
Then a note is found saying MY MEREDITH ALWAYS WATCHING X
Was the abductor trying to get into Greer's Psyche sending her crazy!!
Andrew seems like he is distraught but does he have a Jekyll & Hyde Persona?
I loved everything about this book Greer was a real heroine she loved Meredith so much nothing will stop her finding her 4 solid stars.
June 2, 2018
I'm glad this was a free book. With all of the five-star reviews, I wonder if I didn't miss something, but, there was nothing original in this book. It was full of clichés and stereotypes, and it wasn't very well-written.
June 13, 2018
2.5 stars I guess lol. This was a free book for me with Amazon Prime this month and I’m very happy I didn’t actually buy it. I really enjoyed Minka’s book, The Perfect Roommate, but this one just irritated me so much. I didn’t like any of the characters. I maybe could’ve liked Meredith but I don’t think I had a chance to get to know her all that well. Greer, the main character, in my opinion, was so annoying. And the book was chock full of cliches and repetition. For example, if I would’ve had to read one more time that someone “dragged their hands down their mouth” or said something “on a quick exhale” I probably would’ve cried. This book was almost a DNF for me but I skimmed the last 75-100 pages just to read about how she pulled it together in the end. (Which by the way, I had all figured out by the middle of the book).
I truly hope other people have a better experience reading this than I did!! But please don’t let my discouragement keep you from reading it! I can’t wait to see other people’s reviews! I might be completely alone in this opinion!
I truly hope other people have a better experience reading this than I did!! But please don’t let my discouragement keep you from reading it! I can’t wait to see other people’s reviews! I might be completely alone in this opinion!
August 15, 2018
Terrible 😝 forgettable
June 15, 2018
Not a fan at all of this book. The characters were vapid and the story line was just one that has been tried a number of times. For me unfortunately, this was not one of those books that kept one reading into the middle of the night.
I know this author has written a really great book before this. For me, this book was not great at all, so my recommendation is to give this one a bye and move onto a book that is a thriller that will truly thrill you. Although if you like a really quick read where you know the outcome, this might be just the story for you.
I received this book through amazon prime as my free book of the month.
I know this author has written a really great book before this. For me, this book was not great at all, so my recommendation is to give this one a bye and move onto a book that is a thriller that will truly thrill you. Although if you like a really quick read where you know the outcome, this might be just the story for you.
I received this book through amazon prime as my free book of the month.
April 22, 2019
2.5 stars
Two sisters, one missing, one determined to find her, and the perfect charming husband
That’s about all I have here for this one. The Thinnest Air is an easy, simple story with not too much new or different. It is a change of pace from the dark and twisted I usually read but just wasn’t that entertainment to have me invested enough in the story for it to work or me.
I did enjoy the bond between Geer and Meredith and I did find Geer to be a bit interesting character and I enjoyed her POV. Meredith was just not that memorable.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for a copy to read and review
Two sisters, one missing, one determined to find her, and the perfect charming husband
That’s about all I have here for this one. The Thinnest Air is an easy, simple story with not too much new or different. It is a change of pace from the dark and twisted I usually read but just wasn’t that entertainment to have me invested enough in the story for it to work or me.
I did enjoy the bond between Geer and Meredith and I did find Geer to be a bit interesting character and I enjoyed her POV. Meredith was just not that memorable.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for a copy to read and review
June 15, 2018
Minka Kent is one of those authors who I think I’ll always follow closely based solely on the fact that she writes highly addictive and entertaining stories that I’m able to devour in a few hours. I’m always hooked within the first few pages and find her books to be incredibly hard for me to put down, what’s better than that?! While the bulk of this one was fantastic the ending was lackluster and left me wanting more making this my least favorite of hers to date.
The premise is nothing new, a woman vanishes without a trace leaving absolutely no clues behind, but what held my attention was the structure and the sheer number of possible outcomes that could have happened. It’s told from sisters Greer and Meredith’s point of view, Greer’s chapters begins the day her sister goes missing and Meredith’s thirty six months prior until the timelines collide. I’m a huge fan of Kent’s writing style, it’s fluid and fast paced, there’s something slick about the way she weaves a tale, there’s no denying she’s talented.
The whole time I was reading I kept imagining some crazy theories that may come to fruition but when everything was revealed I was disappointed. It wasn’t the actual reveal itself that was a let down but rather the resolution felt rushed and I felt like I still had SO many questions that were left unanswered. I did find a few aspects to be predictable as well which is never great, but really the lingering questions bothered me the most in the end. Again, Kent is an author I’m still firmly standing beside, this just wasn’t her best in my opinion but I’ll still be reading her next book no matter what!
The premise is nothing new, a woman vanishes without a trace leaving absolutely no clues behind, but what held my attention was the structure and the sheer number of possible outcomes that could have happened. It’s told from sisters Greer and Meredith’s point of view, Greer’s chapters begins the day her sister goes missing and Meredith’s thirty six months prior until the timelines collide. I’m a huge fan of Kent’s writing style, it’s fluid and fast paced, there’s something slick about the way she weaves a tale, there’s no denying she’s talented.
The whole time I was reading I kept imagining some crazy theories that may come to fruition but when everything was revealed I was disappointed. It wasn’t the actual reveal itself that was a let down but rather the resolution felt rushed and I felt like I still had SO many questions that were left unanswered. I did find a few aspects to be predictable as well which is never great, but really the lingering questions bothered me the most in the end. Again, Kent is an author I’m still firmly standing beside, this just wasn’t her best in my opinion but I’ll still be reading her next book no matter what!
June 20, 2018
3-1/2 Stars
I’m not often one to compare books against each other. I don’t like to do that. “All art is inspired by other art” and so on and so forth. But once in a while it seems almost impossible not to compare. About the first half or so of The Thinnest Air has a lot of similarities with Gone Girl. I mean a lot, a lot. I’m tempted to list them here but I want to keep this review spoiler free so I will not do that. I personally happen to be a fan of Gillian Flynn. I think her writing is fantastic. So, that already unfairly put Minka Kent at a disadvantage from my perspective because the similarities kept pushing my mind to thoughts of Gone Girl.
However, at some point past halfway, The Thinnest Air surprised me with a major game changer. It was enough for me to bring my focus back to this book. From that point on I didn’t really notice any other similarities. I was then better able to appreciate this suspenseful, well written book and I would definitely read more from this author when the opportunity arises.
I’m not often one to compare books against each other. I don’t like to do that. “All art is inspired by other art” and so on and so forth. But once in a while it seems almost impossible not to compare. About the first half or so of The Thinnest Air has a lot of similarities with Gone Girl. I mean a lot, a lot. I’m tempted to list them here but I want to keep this review spoiler free so I will not do that. I personally happen to be a fan of Gillian Flynn. I think her writing is fantastic. So, that already unfairly put Minka Kent at a disadvantage from my perspective because the similarities kept pushing my mind to thoughts of Gone Girl.
However, at some point past halfway, The Thinnest Air surprised me with a major game changer. It was enough for me to bring my focus back to this book. From that point on I didn’t really notice any other similarities. I was then better able to appreciate this suspenseful, well written book and I would definitely read more from this author when the opportunity arises.
July 25, 2018
I’ve had a rough start with Kindle Firsts. It’s a great concept- prime members getting access to books FOR FREE about a month before their scheduled release date. I dig it. I dig free books. But the first few I tried that sounded awesome were complete garbage. I stopped looking at the emails that told me they were available for a few months. But July’s picks sounded promising, so I took a chance.
When 20-something Meredith gets married to a man almost 3x her age, she thinks she’s got it made. He’s rich beyond comprehension, successful and charming. But the best part? They’re actually in love. He makes her feel like she’s the only girl in the room. Despite the protests of her friends and family she marries Andrew Price and moves away toNeverneverland wherever the fuck rich people take their teenage brides to live a nice cushy life. And you guessed it, folks! She descends from the long line of female characters of that Bejeweled Vagina Variety!
One day Meredith’s car is found in the parking lot of the local grocery store. The door is wide open. Her purse, cell phone and probably Starbucks Frappuccino are all still in the vehicle. *gasp* She’s nowhere to be found. There’s no sign of foul-play. There’s no sign of anything. It’s as if she’s vanished…you guessed it, into thin air. The Thinnest Air ever…most likely because of her perfect thin body the air would have to be the thinnest ever. *rolls eyes*
Her sister Greer plays detective. She’s ruthless and tough. But not in the kick ass way you want her to be, but in the annoying way that isn’t done well. You can’t help but roll your eyes at everything she says and does because it’s ridiculously cheesy and overdone. Not to mention, what the fuck kind of name is Greer? You name one daughter Meredith and the other one Greer? What’s that about?
There are two suspects here. The older husband who may or may not be a total psycho and the local detective who may or may not have had a little side action going on with Little Miss SpreadsHerLegs.
Things I liked: Split narration between Meredith and Greer. Meredith’s POV was counting down to the time of her disappearance- 26 months ago, 23 months ago etc. While Greer’s POV counts up-Day one, day two etc. It made for a very suspenseful and exciting read. Which leads me to my next point. Right when you think you’ve got it figured out, it changes gears and makes you think something else. Most of the time I had a hard time putting it down.
Things that annoyed the ever-living fuck out of me: Meredith and her bejeweled vagina. “My husband who’s old enough to be my grandfather just doesn’t understand me.”- 3 days into her marriage. Spreads her legs for the first guy to look at her. The CONSTANT reminder that she is thin and therefor the most perfect and beautiful young woman to ever walk the face of the planet. Because we all now that being fat in a woman is the worst trait ever. Not being shallow and marrying a man 3x our age for his wealth. Oh wait. They LOVE each other. SO MUCH. *rolls eyes* Greer’s character started out interesting and then became a cliché of BIG BAD OLDER SISTER WHO IS SO TOUGH SHE ONCE FOUGHT OFF 6 MUGGERS. OHMYFUCKINGGODSHOOTMEINTHEFACEPLEASE.
But the real kicker? The fucking ending. I don’t think I’ve thrown up this much from disgust at the end of a book since Gone Girl. Fucking gross.
So, while there was a fair amount of this book that I truly enjoyed, there was some serious shit that I just couldn’t get over. Pick it up at your own risk.
When 20-something Meredith gets married to a man almost 3x her age, she thinks she’s got it made. He’s rich beyond comprehension, successful and charming. But the best part? They’re actually in love. He makes her feel like she’s the only girl in the room. Despite the protests of her friends and family she marries Andrew Price and moves away to
One day Meredith’s car is found in the parking lot of the local grocery store. The door is wide open. Her purse, cell phone and probably Starbucks Frappuccino are all still in the vehicle. *gasp* She’s nowhere to be found. There’s no sign of foul-play. There’s no sign of anything. It’s as if she’s vanished…you guessed it, into thin air. The Thinnest Air ever…most likely because of her perfect thin body the air would have to be the thinnest ever. *rolls eyes*
Her sister Greer plays detective. She’s ruthless and tough. But not in the kick ass way you want her to be, but in the annoying way that isn’t done well. You can’t help but roll your eyes at everything she says and does because it’s ridiculously cheesy and overdone. Not to mention, what the fuck kind of name is Greer? You name one daughter Meredith and the other one Greer? What’s that about?
There are two suspects here. The older husband who may or may not be a total psycho and the local detective who may or may not have had a little side action going on with Little Miss SpreadsHerLegs.
Things I liked: Split narration between Meredith and Greer. Meredith’s POV was counting down to the time of her disappearance- 26 months ago, 23 months ago etc. While Greer’s POV counts up-Day one, day two etc. It made for a very suspenseful and exciting read. Which leads me to my next point. Right when you think you’ve got it figured out, it changes gears and makes you think something else. Most of the time I had a hard time putting it down.
Things that annoyed the ever-living fuck out of me: Meredith and her bejeweled vagina. “My husband who’s old enough to be my grandfather just doesn’t understand me.”- 3 days into her marriage. Spreads her legs for the first guy to look at her. The CONSTANT reminder that she is thin and therefor the most perfect and beautiful young woman to ever walk the face of the planet. Because we all now that being fat in a woman is the worst trait ever. Not being shallow and marrying a man 3x our age for his wealth. Oh wait. They LOVE each other. SO MUCH. *rolls eyes* Greer’s character started out interesting and then became a cliché of BIG BAD OLDER SISTER WHO IS SO TOUGH SHE ONCE FOUGHT OFF 6 MUGGERS. OHMYFUCKINGGODSHOOTMEINTHEFACEPLEASE.
But the real kicker? The fucking ending. I don’t think I’ve thrown up this much from disgust at the end of a book since Gone Girl. Fucking gross.
So, while there was a fair amount of this book that I truly enjoyed, there was some serious shit that I just couldn’t get over. Pick it up at your own risk.
July 2, 2018
This is my first book by Minka Kent and I must say I did enjoy reading it. The book is very well written with good editing. (Thankfully).
The story followed two sisters pov throughout the book and there were many flashbacks for each one. Character development was very good and easy to follow. There were many repetitious statements and thoughts used too frequently which I found somewhat annoying yet it didn't take away from the story. The book really took off into the second half and kept me on the edge of my seat even though I thought the ending would be predictable.
The book seems to have a lot of mixed reviews but I recommend reading this book and forming your own opinion because it has a very good storyline and the author made the story work with keeping my interest and wanting to find out what would happen in each chapter.
I have rated this book 3 1/2 🌟🌟🌟⭐ stars.
The story followed two sisters pov throughout the book and there were many flashbacks for each one. Character development was very good and easy to follow. There were many repetitious statements and thoughts used too frequently which I found somewhat annoying yet it didn't take away from the story. The book really took off into the second half and kept me on the edge of my seat even though I thought the ending would be predictable.
The book seems to have a lot of mixed reviews but I recommend reading this book and forming your own opinion because it has a very good storyline and the author made the story work with keeping my interest and wanting to find out what would happen in each chapter.
I have rated this book 3 1/2 🌟🌟🌟⭐ stars.
July 21, 2018
So let me start this out by saying that I was hesitant to read The Thinnest Air because I absolutely hated The Memory Watcher . I will never not give an author a second chance but TMW was paaaainful to read. Against my better judgement and my inner bookish girl who shook her head ferociously and begged me to walk away, I read it. I can see by the reviews that I my opinion may not be the most popular but I'm going to put it out there anyway because I can.
I will sum this up sans spoilers. Meredith, a vapid narcissist meets and marries Andrew, a much older, well to do, sterotypical douche sugar daddy narcissist. ( I just actually had to look up their names in the blurb, that's how horrible this is)
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Meredith goes missing from their town. Andrew goes missing from the book. In walks drool-pooling-at-the-corners-of-my-mouth-boring sister, whatsherface. Next comes whatsherface's what-is-this-guys-purpose-in-this-book on again off again boyfriend, whatshisface. Some other characters are introduced, some that play parts, some that don't and none that I can name. Some stuff happens that is incredibly predictable, anticlimactic and just boring.
The characters reactions (as I mentioned also in TMW) do not match the situations whatsoever and I felt like in the span of a couple of sentences that I had missed a few chapters. Also something I believe I mentioned in my previous review of TMW.
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The narrative is childlike, redundant and at times downright, as my kid would say, cringy.
I disliked all characters, especially Meredith. (I almost wrote Megan.)
I just want to forget this unfortunate experience and move along.
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February 26, 2018
Advanced Reading Copy For an Honest Review
Suspense is definitely in my top two favorite Genres, but it is so hard sometimes to find a good suspense thriller, BUT every single time I see Minka Kent is coming out with a new book I get so excited because I know it will be amazing. I have yet to read anything by this author that is less than stellar.
This story goes back in forth between the past and present as the mystery of what happened to Meredith builds into a very suspenseful, twisty, winding cobweb. Nothing and NO one is what they seem. I was so wrapped up in the unveiling of each character. No one is to be trusted. I read this book in one day, I just could not put it down without knowing what was going to happen next. I genuinely loved this book.
I loved all of the characters in this book but Greer was by far the star of this story, she is the sister we all hope to have, someone who will love us and fight for us.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants an escape for a couple hours, an escape to dive into a thrilling mystery that will keep you turning the page and second-guessing every character in The Thinnest Air.
Suspense is definitely in my top two favorite Genres, but it is so hard sometimes to find a good suspense thriller, BUT every single time I see Minka Kent is coming out with a new book I get so excited because I know it will be amazing. I have yet to read anything by this author that is less than stellar.
This story goes back in forth between the past and present as the mystery of what happened to Meredith builds into a very suspenseful, twisty, winding cobweb. Nothing and NO one is what they seem. I was so wrapped up in the unveiling of each character. No one is to be trusted. I read this book in one day, I just could not put it down without knowing what was going to happen next. I genuinely loved this book.
I loved all of the characters in this book but Greer was by far the star of this story, she is the sister we all hope to have, someone who will love us and fight for us.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants an escape for a couple hours, an escape to dive into a thrilling mystery that will keep you turning the page and second-guessing every character in The Thinnest Air.
July 28, 2018
I’m a big fan of Minka Kent and this book didn’t disappoint-a solid 3.5 stars for me. The Thinnest Air is a mystery/thriller that centers around sisters Meredith and Greer. Meredith seems to have to have all-a rich husband, beautiful house and two step-children-so what happened and why did she go missing!? The Thinnest Air is full of colorful characters and many twists/turns-recommend to readers that like mystery/thriller books.
June 4, 2018
2.5 Stars
Well this was my freebie for the month of June and I wasn't all that impressed. This was ok but just barely. At first I really couldn't stand either one of the sisters. I thought that they both came across as spoiled and self centered. I thought the dialogue was pretty terrible at the start too. Especially the dialogue between Greer and Andrew. It was so unnatural and awkward but also flat and boring.
As the story progressed, those things improved. The dialogue got better. More complexity within the characters was revealed. But it wasn't really enough to earn a glowing recommendation from me. There were other problems that began to reveal themselves just as the aforementioned issues began to improve. I really like a mystery in which I am completely fooled and didn't see the ending coming. UNLESS, it's because the actions of the players are so completely manufactured and unbelievable that they didn't make sense. This book was just full of random little things that in my opinion were meant to sway the reader this way or that. The problem was that I didn't believe any of them actually fit the personalities of the characters as they were illustrated.
Well this was my freebie for the month of June and I wasn't all that impressed. This was ok but just barely. At first I really couldn't stand either one of the sisters. I thought that they both came across as spoiled and self centered. I thought the dialogue was pretty terrible at the start too. Especially the dialogue between Greer and Andrew. It was so unnatural and awkward but also flat and boring.
As the story progressed, those things improved. The dialogue got better. More complexity within the characters was revealed. But it wasn't really enough to earn a glowing recommendation from me. There were other problems that began to reveal themselves just as the aforementioned issues began to improve. I really like a mystery in which I am completely fooled and didn't see the ending coming. UNLESS, it's because the actions of the players are so completely manufactured and unbelievable that they didn't make sense. This book was just full of random little things that in my opinion were meant to sway the reader this way or that. The problem was that I didn't believe any of them actually fit the personalities of the characters as they were illustrated.
August 23, 2025
Story 3.75 stars**
Audio 3 stars**
Narrators
Brittany Wilkerson
Emily Cauldwell
Audio 3 stars**
Narrators
Brittany Wilkerson
Emily Cauldwell
August 8, 2018
**5 Goodreads Stars**
Newlywed Meredith Price seems to have it all: a sprawling mansion in a highly desirable mountain resort community; an older, but insatiably attractive husband whose wealth knows no end; and any and everything that money can buy.
But Meredith's infatuation with her husband and the lavish lifestyle he lives begins to dissipate when the reality of marriage sets in.
There's the obnoxious, spoiled stepchildren Meredith has to entertain, children who resent her for breaking up their parents' marriage. There are the cliquish older women in the neighborhood who gossip about her and her husband, Andrew, and who think she is just the newest flavor of the month for him. And then there's Andrew, whose behavior as of recent seems to confirm the neighbors' speculation that Meredith is just a new plaything for him to admire until he tires of her and moves on to a younger version of her.
Meredith feels as though there is so much more to life than wealth and comfort. Meredith starts to feel trapped by Andrew, who expects her to play house and keep up appearances for the neighbors. Bored with the life foisted upon her, Meredith ventures outside of her home, enrolling in self-defense classes taught by a local detective. Soon, she finds her heart straying from Andrew and becomes entangled in several relationships, one of which may lead to her demise.
When Meredith goes missing, her sister, Greer, must face some hard truths about her baby sister. Greer learns that her sister and family members kept secrets, some of which may provide clues as to what happened to Meredith. Did Meredith take off and abandon everyone for a reason? Is she safe, or in serious danger? Did Meredith's husband find out about her infidelities and harm her? Or is something else going on?
This book is a heart-pounding page-turner perfect for the beach or vacation. I liked how the narrative switched between Meredith and Greer, which gave the reader insight into how two very different people can have different versions of the "truth." I highly recommend this book to fans of suspense and psychological thrillers.
Thank you to the author, Minka Kent, the publisher, Thomas & Mercer, and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of The Thinnest Air.
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Newlywed Meredith Price seems to have it all: a sprawling mansion in a highly desirable mountain resort community; an older, but insatiably attractive husband whose wealth knows no end; and any and everything that money can buy.
But Meredith's infatuation with her husband and the lavish lifestyle he lives begins to dissipate when the reality of marriage sets in.
There's the obnoxious, spoiled stepchildren Meredith has to entertain, children who resent her for breaking up their parents' marriage. There are the cliquish older women in the neighborhood who gossip about her and her husband, Andrew, and who think she is just the newest flavor of the month for him. And then there's Andrew, whose behavior as of recent seems to confirm the neighbors' speculation that Meredith is just a new plaything for him to admire until he tires of her and moves on to a younger version of her.
Meredith feels as though there is so much more to life than wealth and comfort. Meredith starts to feel trapped by Andrew, who expects her to play house and keep up appearances for the neighbors. Bored with the life foisted upon her, Meredith ventures outside of her home, enrolling in self-defense classes taught by a local detective. Soon, she finds her heart straying from Andrew and becomes entangled in several relationships, one of which may lead to her demise.
When Meredith goes missing, her sister, Greer, must face some hard truths about her baby sister. Greer learns that her sister and family members kept secrets, some of which may provide clues as to what happened to Meredith. Did Meredith take off and abandon everyone for a reason? Is she safe, or in serious danger? Did Meredith's husband find out about her infidelities and harm her? Or is something else going on?
This book is a heart-pounding page-turner perfect for the beach or vacation. I liked how the narrative switched between Meredith and Greer, which gave the reader insight into how two very different people can have different versions of the "truth." I highly recommend this book to fans of suspense and psychological thrillers.
Thank you to the author, Minka Kent, the publisher, Thomas & Mercer, and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of The Thinnest Air.
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July 12, 2022
Really Good
I love the structure of this book. Two different perspectives, and two different timelines give this book the suspense it needs. The story isn’t unique or different, but the way the story is told gives this typical story a jolt that keeps you from putting it down. Tack on great characters and pace it well, and it keeps you reading and interested all the way through. Yep, I liked it a lot and I highly recommend.
I love the structure of this book. Two different perspectives, and two different timelines give this book the suspense it needs. The story isn’t unique or different, but the way the story is told gives this typical story a jolt that keeps you from putting it down. Tack on great characters and pace it well, and it keeps you reading and interested all the way through. Yep, I liked it a lot and I highly recommend.
June 7, 2018
A few years ago, Meredith married a wealthy, older man. Now, just as she's about to come into money of her own, she's missing. Her sister Greer is trying to find her, perhaps even harder than the police.
I don't know if this is some sort of trend, but I've noticed so many characters in thrillers are downright unlikeable. I'm all for throwing in some suspicious people to keep me guessing, but that doesn't mean every last person should lack redeemable qualities. Here is my summary of our cast:
Meredith: young, beautiful (apparently looks just like Gigi Hadid), married rich, about to acquire $5 million from a trust fund, daddy issues, needs a hobby because her life as a rich housewife is just so damn boring
Greer: criticizes literally everyone, thinks she is more capable than the police, gets mad at cops for not doing enough while simultaneously not cooperating with them, blames her personality issues on other people
Andrew: old, possessive man seeking trophy wife, has abs and amaretto-colored eyes (as much as I enjoy a good amaretto sour, this description is a little overdone)
Brenda: awful mom, only here for her 15 minutes of fame
Harris: thinks he is smarter than most people but compared to everyone else on this list maybe he isn't so bad
Ronan: the Hot Cop
The story is actually okay, although a little hard to believe. The chapters switch focus between Greer in the present and Meredith in the months leading up to her disappearance. This builds up the story as secrets unravel and you realize Meredith isn't who Greer thinks she is. That being said, it's nothing too shocking and could do with more suspense. It's borderline predictable; I had my suspects narrowed down to two people pretty quickly. In retrospect, the actual outcome is obvious, so if I was paying more attention (as in, not reading in between assignments at work) I probably would have figured it out even earlier. There's a pretty good twist, and the story improves a lot toward the end. Even the characters are much less annoying by the time you get to the end of the book.
Okay, if anyone saw my update earlier, I originally gave this a higher rating. But I got so worked up while writing this review that I had to change it. There's one major reason for this. Basically, my absolute biggest turn off in media is romanticization of unhealthy relationships. There are much worse examples than this book, but I'm not about to let it slide just because it could have been worse. Am I being too harsh? Maybe, but I'm tired of portrayals like this.
1/5
I don't know if this is some sort of trend, but I've noticed so many characters in thrillers are downright unlikeable. I'm all for throwing in some suspicious people to keep me guessing, but that doesn't mean every last person should lack redeemable qualities. Here is my summary of our cast:
Meredith: young, beautiful (apparently looks just like Gigi Hadid), married rich, about to acquire $5 million from a trust fund, daddy issues, needs a hobby because her life as a rich housewife is just so damn boring
Greer: criticizes literally everyone, thinks she is more capable than the police, gets mad at cops for not doing enough while simultaneously not cooperating with them, blames her personality issues on other people
Andrew: old, possessive man seeking trophy wife, has abs and amaretto-colored eyes (as much as I enjoy a good amaretto sour, this description is a little overdone)
Brenda: awful mom, only here for her 15 minutes of fame
Harris: thinks he is smarter than most people but compared to everyone else on this list maybe he isn't so bad
Ronan: the Hot Cop
The story is actually okay, although a little hard to believe. The chapters switch focus between Greer in the present and Meredith in the months leading up to her disappearance. This builds up the story as secrets unravel and you realize Meredith isn't who Greer thinks she is. That being said, it's nothing too shocking and could do with more suspense. It's borderline predictable; I had my suspects narrowed down to two people pretty quickly. In retrospect, the actual outcome is obvious, so if I was paying more attention (as in, not reading in between assignments at work) I probably would have figured it out even earlier. There's a pretty good twist, and the story improves a lot toward the end. Even the characters are much less annoying by the time you get to the end of the book.
Okay, if anyone saw my update earlier, I originally gave this a higher rating. But I got so worked up while writing this review that I had to change it. There's one major reason for this. Basically, my absolute biggest turn off in media is romanticization of unhealthy relationships. There are much worse examples than this book, but I'm not about to let it slide just because it could have been worse. Am I being too harsh? Maybe, but I'm tired of portrayals like this.
1/5
August 15, 2018
I recently read The Memory Watcher by Minka Kent and was totally blown away by it. It contained all the elements I hope to find in a twisty psychological thriller, and I couldn’t wait to read Kent’s latest novel, The Thinnest Air, settling in for another breath-taking experience.
Initially, Kent fully pandered to my wishes. I really enjoyed the dual POV: the elder sister, Greer, narrating the present, in which she is looking for her missing sibling; and Meredith, the younger sister, telling us about the last 3 years leading up to her disappearance. As in The Memory Watcher, all characters are flawed, some more unlikeable than others, and even though I did not feel warm and fuzzy about any of them they were all somehow relatable in our screwed up society. As the story unravels, some dark secrets come to light that had me construct all sorts of wild and wonderful theories about Meredith’s fate, remembering how Kent had totally blindsided me in the past. The author has a way of setting the scene that allowed me to vividly picture all characters and settings, which created an irresistible sense of tension and quickly drew me into the story.
Picture my jaw-dropping disappointment when the story made an unexpected turn about ¾ into the book, totally surprising me – unfortunately not in a good way. Really, that was it? None of my theories were even remotely in the ballpark, seeing how I had expected the unexpected (if that makes sense). Instead, the story followed the lead of thousands of other been-there-done-thats in the genre, predictable, boring, unoriginal. If I did not know what Kent is capable of in terms of delivering a well-constructed plot and a great twist, I could have seen this one a mile off! What happened? Where did it get bogged down so badly in clichés and stereotypes? I admit that I am feeling extremely let down right now and had to force myself to read to the end just in case there was a surprise lurking there. But no, it all meandered along the well-trodden path of same-old and fell totally flat for me. There was one element in the ending (which I can’t give away because of spoilers) that irked me so much that it knocked another star off my rating!
In summary, the ending was a major let-down in what could otherwise have been a fast and entertaining read. Not only was it predictable, boring and unoriginal, but it also left some questions unanswered and hinged on some questionable actions by some of the characters. Some threads led nowhere at all and I was left wondering what the point had been to include them at all. I guess that part of my disappointment is related to the fact that I know what a brilliant writer Kent is, and how much I loved her earlier novel. That said, if you are new to the author and a reader who prefers a fairly straight forward and predictable story to a crazy twist that messes with your mind, then this will probably be a good read for you. I love my stories dark and unpredictable, with complex characters, so it didn’t live up to my expectations this time. However, I am looking forward to the author’s next novel, hoping she will return to her habit of delivering a well thought out plot with a gob-smacking finale!
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Initially, Kent fully pandered to my wishes. I really enjoyed the dual POV: the elder sister, Greer, narrating the present, in which she is looking for her missing sibling; and Meredith, the younger sister, telling us about the last 3 years leading up to her disappearance. As in The Memory Watcher, all characters are flawed, some more unlikeable than others, and even though I did not feel warm and fuzzy about any of them they were all somehow relatable in our screwed up society. As the story unravels, some dark secrets come to light that had me construct all sorts of wild and wonderful theories about Meredith’s fate, remembering how Kent had totally blindsided me in the past. The author has a way of setting the scene that allowed me to vividly picture all characters and settings, which created an irresistible sense of tension and quickly drew me into the story.
Picture my jaw-dropping disappointment when the story made an unexpected turn about ¾ into the book, totally surprising me – unfortunately not in a good way. Really, that was it? None of my theories were even remotely in the ballpark, seeing how I had expected the unexpected (if that makes sense). Instead, the story followed the lead of thousands of other been-there-done-thats in the genre, predictable, boring, unoriginal. If I did not know what Kent is capable of in terms of delivering a well-constructed plot and a great twist, I could have seen this one a mile off! What happened? Where did it get bogged down so badly in clichés and stereotypes? I admit that I am feeling extremely let down right now and had to force myself to read to the end just in case there was a surprise lurking there. But no, it all meandered along the well-trodden path of same-old and fell totally flat for me. There was one element in the ending (which I can’t give away because of spoilers) that irked me so much that it knocked another star off my rating!
In summary, the ending was a major let-down in what could otherwise have been a fast and entertaining read. Not only was it predictable, boring and unoriginal, but it also left some questions unanswered and hinged on some questionable actions by some of the characters. Some threads led nowhere at all and I was left wondering what the point had been to include them at all. I guess that part of my disappointment is related to the fact that I know what a brilliant writer Kent is, and how much I loved her earlier novel. That said, if you are new to the author and a reader who prefers a fairly straight forward and predictable story to a crazy twist that messes with your mind, then this will probably be a good read for you. I love my stories dark and unpredictable, with complex characters, so it didn’t live up to my expectations this time. However, I am looking forward to the author’s next novel, hoping she will return to her habit of delivering a well thought out plot with a gob-smacking finale!
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June 10, 2018
Never boring, this quick read kept me turning pages, but oh, what a frustrating ending!
This is one of those suspense novels where you suspect everybody – so of course I suspected the perpetrator/s all along!
The main character, Meredith, - what a total ninny! But such a stunner that she slayed men wherever she walked. (Yeuch).
The writing was good overall, but Kent uses that (annoying in my view) device of using brand names as shorthand descriptions. Not only will this date the book, but it also makes it less accessible for an international audience. For example she describes a car park filled with ‘shiny Lincolns and Buicks and a group of white-haired Lululemon- wearing women..’ – so is this a working class area, a posh area, a vintage fair …?
So the ending …
This is one of those suspense novels where you suspect everybody – so of course I suspected the perpetrator/s all along!
The main character, Meredith, - what a total ninny! But such a stunner that she slayed men wherever she walked. (Yeuch).
The writing was good overall, but Kent uses that (annoying in my view) device of using brand names as shorthand descriptions. Not only will this date the book, but it also makes it less accessible for an international audience. For example she describes a car park filled with ‘shiny Lincolns and Buicks and a group of white-haired Lululemon- wearing women..’ – so is this a working class area, a posh area, a vintage fair …?
So the ending …
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