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Everywhere to Hide
How does a woman protect herself from an enemy she can’t see? Law school graduate Whitney Garrison is a survivor. She admirably deals with her mother’s death, mounting student debt, dwindling job opportunities, an abusive boyfriend, and a rare neurological condition that prevents her from recognizing human faces. But witnessing a murder might be the crisis she can’t overcome. The killer has every advantage. Though Whitney saw him, she has no idea what he looks like. He knows where she lives and works. He anticipates her every move. Worst of all, he’s hiding in plain sight and believes she has information he needs. Information worth killing for. Again. As the hunter drives his prey into a net of terror and international intrigue, Whitney’s only ally, Detective Leo Baroni, is taken off the case. Stripped of all semblance of safety, Whitney must suspect everyone and trust no one—and fight to come out alive. “A heart-stopping ride . . . Mitchell’s deft hand with characterization and the twist y plot made this a compelling read i couldn’t put down.” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author of One Little Lie and the Lavender Tide series
352 pages, Paperback
First published October 6, 2020
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Siri Mitchell
17 books750 followersalso published under the name Siri L. Mitchell & Iris Anthony
Siri Mitchell graduated from the University of Washington with a business degree and worked in various levels of government. As a military spouse, she has lived all over the world, including Paris and Tokyo. Siri enjoys observing and learning from different cultures. She is fluent in French and loves sushi.
But she is also a member of a strange breed of people called novelists. When they’re listening to a speaker and taking notes, chances are, they’ve just had a great idea for a plot or a dialogue. If they nod in response to a really profound statement, they’re probably thinking, “Yes. Right. That’s exactly what my character needs to hear.” When they edit their manuscripts, they laugh at the funny parts. And cry at the sad parts. Sometimes they even talk to their characters.
Siri wrote 4 books and accumulated 153 rejections before signing with a publisher. In the process, she saw the bottoms of more pints of Ben & Jerry’s than she cares to admit. At various times she has vowed never to write another word again. Ever. She has gone on writing strikes and even stooped to threatening her manuscripts with the shredder.
Siri Mitchell graduated from the University of Washington with a business degree and worked in various levels of government. As a military spouse, she has lived all over the world, including Paris and Tokyo. Siri enjoys observing and learning from different cultures. She is fluent in French and loves sushi.
But she is also a member of a strange breed of people called novelists. When they’re listening to a speaker and taking notes, chances are, they’ve just had a great idea for a plot or a dialogue. If they nod in response to a really profound statement, they’re probably thinking, “Yes. Right. That’s exactly what my character needs to hear.” When they edit their manuscripts, they laugh at the funny parts. And cry at the sad parts. Sometimes they even talk to their characters.
Siri wrote 4 books and accumulated 153 rejections before signing with a publisher. In the process, she saw the bottoms of more pints of Ben & Jerry’s than she cares to admit. At various times she has vowed never to write another word again. Ever. She has gone on writing strikes and even stooped to threatening her manuscripts with the shredder.
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October 23, 2020
I only thought I loved Siri Mitchell's suspense after reading State of Lies last year. Everywhere to Hide just solidified that love. Mitchell's suspense is smart, engaging, and realistic. Whitney Garrison has a neurological condition that keeps her brain from being able to remember people's faces. She has adjusted to this remarkably well by using other information that she gleans as she gets to know people (smell, hair style, voice, etc), but those things fail her when it comes to witnessing a murder. Her first-person narration is excellent, and I think the story needed that narration style to really get into Whitney’s head and empathize with her face blindness. Leo Baroni is the detective that is originally assigned her case, then removed once it leaves his department’s jurisdiction. However, by now, he feels invested in what happens to Whitney, and the progression of their relationship is a sweet undercurrent through what is an otherwise tense story.
The plot is fast-paced, with a hint of romance. There are details about cryptocurrency, economics, and politics, which some readers may not prefer, but I enjoyed them, even if I didn’t always feel savvy enough to get it. What strikes me most about Mitchell’s writing, besides being unable to put it down, is that it’s just so intelligent. It’s super smart, but I’m not overwhelmed with information. It’s all fascinating, and I want to learn more as I’m reading. I also love when a title is completely perfect for the story as is the case here. I think seasoned suspense readers might figure out the identity of the villain, but there are also some diversions that feel like they have validity for a time that had me questioning what I thought I knew.
Historical, contemporary, suspense, romance – Mitchell is a master genre jumper as an author. Everywhere to Hide gets five stars from me, and I can’t wait to see what she pens next!
I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher; I was not required to post a positive review, and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.
The plot is fast-paced, with a hint of romance. There are details about cryptocurrency, economics, and politics, which some readers may not prefer, but I enjoyed them, even if I didn’t always feel savvy enough to get it. What strikes me most about Mitchell’s writing, besides being unable to put it down, is that it’s just so intelligent. It’s super smart, but I’m not overwhelmed with information. It’s all fascinating, and I want to learn more as I’m reading. I also love when a title is completely perfect for the story as is the case here. I think seasoned suspense readers might figure out the identity of the villain, but there are also some diversions that feel like they have validity for a time that had me questioning what I thought I knew.
Historical, contemporary, suspense, romance – Mitchell is a master genre jumper as an author. Everywhere to Hide gets five stars from me, and I can’t wait to see what she pens next!
I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher; I was not required to post a positive review, and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.
August 8, 2020
You know when you needed proof that Siri Mitchell is that rare sparkly unicorn of an author who can write any genre ever?
This is that proof.
This is genius and retains one of the strongest hooks I have ever read
This is that proof.
This is genius and retains one of the strongest hooks I have ever read
January 4, 2024
3.5 stars.
(Goodreads, darling, I really would like those half star ratings right about now. This book wasn't a 4, but it wasn't a 3 either.)
About this book:
“How does a woman protect herself from an enemy she can’t see?
Law school graduate Whitney Garrison is a survivor. She admirably deals with her mother’s death, mounting student debt, dwindling job opportunities, an abusive boyfriend, and a rare neurological condition that prevents her from recognizing human faces.
But witnessing a murder might be the crisis she can’t overcome.
The killer has every advantage. Though Whitney saw him, she has no idea what he looks like. He knows where she lives and works. He anticipates her every move. Worst of all, he’s hiding in plain sight and believes she has information he needs. Information worth killing for. Again.
As the hunter drives his prey into a net of terror and international intrigue, Whitney’s only ally, Detective Leo Baroni, is taken off the case. Stripped of all semblance of safety, Whitney must suspect everyone and trust no one—and fight to come out alive.”
Series: As of now, no. A stand-alone novel.
Spiritual Content- A few mentions of Jesus and His words in the author’s note (‘H’s are not capitalized when referring to Jesus); A mention of churches; A mention of praying; A mention of most of Whitney’s students not having a prayer at getting into an Ivy League school;
*Note: Mentions of luck & some people being lucky; A couple mentions of the devil’s advocate & a man being the devil; A mention of Whitney making a Faustian bargain when she took out her student loans; A mention of damning evidence; A mention of information not being damning.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a “it was a bunch of BS”, a ‘doggone’, a ‘heck’, a ‘kicking a little you-know-what’ (referring to someone’s bottom), a ‘shut up’, two ‘dang’s, three forms of ‘screwed up’, eighteen ‘stupid’s; Sarcasm; A few mentions of curses (said, not written); Seeing a dead body, blood, & the murderer (up to semi-detailed); Gunshots; Being held at gunpoint, being slapped and kicked, & pain (up to semi-detailed); Whitney lies a few times (for reasons such as not to worry her dad); All about many mentions of a dead body, blood, murder, murderer/shooter, a gun, & a gunshot (up to semi-detailed); Many, many mentions of Whitney’s abusive ex-boyfriend (emotionally, physically, verbally, manipulative, controlling, belittling, and gaslighting her) & her injuries from him (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of wars, PTSD, & someone losing their leg overseas (we see a man struggle during a fire alarm because of the noise triggering his PTSD); Mentions of homicides & domestic violence (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of a planned murder-suicide; Mentions of gunshots, shooters, & possible bombs; Mentions of crimes, crime scenes, criminals, & thieves; Mentions of break-ins, burglars, one casing a home, & vandalism; Mentions of stalkers, restraining orders, pressing charges, & jail time; Mentions of a fire; Mentions of treason & traitors; Mentions of lies & lying; A few mentions of scams & gambling; A few mentions of gossip; A few mentions of cigarettes & smoking; A few mentions of tattoos; A couple mentions of wondering if someone had been drinking; A couple mentions of vomiting; A couple mentions of buying someone a beer & hearing beer bottles clinking; A mention of money laundering; A mention of a former drug addict; A mention of a wet bar in a house; A mention of drinking wine at a chalet;
*Note: Mentions of car brands; Mentions of social media sites & websites (Instagram, Skype, FaceTime, Craigslist, Google Maps, Google, & Amazon); A few mentions of brand names & stores (Vans, Rolex, Microsoft, & Home Depot); A few mentions of classic books & movies; A mention of Ted Bundy.
Sexual Content- A cheek kiss, two forehead kisses, and four barely-above-not-detailed kisses; Touches, Embraces, Hand holding, & Nearness (towards the end of the book) (including sitting on a guy’s lap, barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; (To avoid the spoiler, Whitney shares a bed with a man and while nothing sexual happens, she does cuddle against him); Many, many mentions of Whitney’s ex-boyfriend & their breakup (he decided that they should going to move-in together and they were looking for an apartment, but never did move-in together); Mentions of cheaters & cheating (Whitney’s ex-boyfriend cheated on her); Mentions of boyfriends, girlfriends, dating, & dates; A few mentions of a kiss; A few mentions of flirting & pick-up lines; A couple mentions of being seduced; A couple mentions of jealousy; A mention of seeing a couple kissing; Very light love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of Whitney’s ex encouraging her to show off more of her body and less of her brain; A mention of a woman that spends her days at the library and her nights on the streets;
-Whitney Garrison, age 28
1st person P.O.V. of Whitney
339 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- One Star (and a half)
Older High School Teens- Two Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
{ Please note the two concerns I listen below and take them into account for the teen. }
This was an interesting and different book.
I don’t know much about cryptocurrency, so while some of those parts could be a bit confusing, it was interesting to hear about the pros and cons of it. Along with cyber-terrorism from China in regards to cryptocurrency and the economy here in the States. Now, if you’re not American and/or do not have an interest in the US economy, you would probably find those parts to be uninteresting, and it makes up a major part of the book. But I personally found it all to be fascinating, especially with how the world currently is. (And the funny thing is, while I say that, something just came to your mind and it’s not necessarily what I’m referring to, it all depends on when you read this post. There’s always something that’s happening, particularly in recent years. This book being written in 2020 gave it a unique view.)
Because Whitney’s point of view was in first person, it was super easy to get into her head and view the world how she does. At the beginning, because of her anxiousness of everything going on, I felt anxious as well which pulled me into the plot.
Overall, I did really enjoy this book. I do, however, have a couple things I wasn’t thrilled with seeing.
1. ) The lack of faith content. I really wish this book would have had some mention to Whitney’s faith or sincerely praying during the craziness that is her life. Unfortunately, there wasn’t really anything, but I honestly didn’t notice the lack of Spiritual Content until well over a hundred pages into the story. I suppose I was just going with the flow and enjoying the plot, but I do feel like there were a few parts that prayers or discussions could have happened. It felt more like a clean read than a Christian fiction one in this regard.
2. ) Whitney shares a bed with a man when there’s not much of a relationship between them. She didn’t mean it sexually (it was after another trying event) and while he doesn’t think it’s a good idea, she cuddles up against him. She had been through the ringer—once again—and while I can’t blame her for wanting to feel safe, I was a bit uncomfortable with this part. I really liked that this book was on the way lighter side for the romance elements—it didn’t even start until way towards the end.
I was going to give this book four stars, but I think I’ll be putting my personal rating at 3.5 because of those two elements.
Link to review:
Coming soon.
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
(Goodreads, darling, I really would like those half star ratings right about now. This book wasn't a 4, but it wasn't a 3 either.)
About this book:
“How does a woman protect herself from an enemy she can’t see?
Law school graduate Whitney Garrison is a survivor. She admirably deals with her mother’s death, mounting student debt, dwindling job opportunities, an abusive boyfriend, and a rare neurological condition that prevents her from recognizing human faces.
But witnessing a murder might be the crisis she can’t overcome.
The killer has every advantage. Though Whitney saw him, she has no idea what he looks like. He knows where she lives and works. He anticipates her every move. Worst of all, he’s hiding in plain sight and believes she has information he needs. Information worth killing for. Again.
As the hunter drives his prey into a net of terror and international intrigue, Whitney’s only ally, Detective Leo Baroni, is taken off the case. Stripped of all semblance of safety, Whitney must suspect everyone and trust no one—and fight to come out alive.”
Series: As of now, no. A stand-alone novel.
Spiritual Content- A few mentions of Jesus and His words in the author’s note (‘H’s are not capitalized when referring to Jesus); A mention of churches; A mention of praying; A mention of most of Whitney’s students not having a prayer at getting into an Ivy League school;
*Note: Mentions of luck & some people being lucky; A couple mentions of the devil’s advocate & a man being the devil; A mention of Whitney making a Faustian bargain when she took out her student loans; A mention of damning evidence; A mention of information not being damning.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a “it was a bunch of BS”, a ‘doggone’, a ‘heck’, a ‘kicking a little you-know-what’ (referring to someone’s bottom), a ‘shut up’, two ‘dang’s, three forms of ‘screwed up’, eighteen ‘stupid’s; Sarcasm; A few mentions of curses (said, not written); Seeing a dead body, blood, & the murderer (up to semi-detailed); Gunshots; Being held at gunpoint, being slapped and kicked, & pain (up to semi-detailed); Whitney lies a few times (for reasons such as not to worry her dad); All about many mentions of a dead body, blood, murder, murderer/shooter, a gun, & a gunshot (up to semi-detailed); Many, many mentions of Whitney’s abusive ex-boyfriend (emotionally, physically, verbally, manipulative, controlling, belittling, and gaslighting her) & her injuries from him (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of wars, PTSD, & someone losing their leg overseas (we see a man struggle during a fire alarm because of the noise triggering his PTSD); Mentions of homicides & domestic violence (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of a planned murder-suicide; Mentions of gunshots, shooters, & possible bombs; Mentions of crimes, crime scenes, criminals, & thieves; Mentions of break-ins, burglars, one casing a home, & vandalism; Mentions of stalkers, restraining orders, pressing charges, & jail time; Mentions of a fire; Mentions of treason & traitors; Mentions of lies & lying; A few mentions of scams & gambling; A few mentions of gossip; A few mentions of cigarettes & smoking; A few mentions of tattoos; A couple mentions of wondering if someone had been drinking; A couple mentions of vomiting; A couple mentions of buying someone a beer & hearing beer bottles clinking; A mention of money laundering; A mention of a former drug addict; A mention of a wet bar in a house; A mention of drinking wine at a chalet;
*Note: Mentions of car brands; Mentions of social media sites & websites (Instagram, Skype, FaceTime, Craigslist, Google Maps, Google, & Amazon); A few mentions of brand names & stores (Vans, Rolex, Microsoft, & Home Depot); A few mentions of classic books & movies; A mention of Ted Bundy.
Sexual Content- A cheek kiss, two forehead kisses, and four barely-above-not-detailed kisses; Touches, Embraces, Hand holding, & Nearness (towards the end of the book) (including sitting on a guy’s lap, barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; (To avoid the spoiler, Whitney shares a bed with a man and while nothing sexual happens, she does cuddle against him); Many, many mentions of Whitney’s ex-boyfriend & their breakup (he decided that they should going to move-in together and they were looking for an apartment, but never did move-in together); Mentions of cheaters & cheating (Whitney’s ex-boyfriend cheated on her); Mentions of boyfriends, girlfriends, dating, & dates; A few mentions of a kiss; A few mentions of flirting & pick-up lines; A couple mentions of being seduced; A couple mentions of jealousy; A mention of seeing a couple kissing; Very light love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of Whitney’s ex encouraging her to show off more of her body and less of her brain; A mention of a woman that spends her days at the library and her nights on the streets;
-Whitney Garrison, age 28
1st person P.O.V. of Whitney
339 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- One Star (and a half)
Older High School Teens- Two Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
{ Please note the two concerns I listen below and take them into account for the teen. }
This was an interesting and different book.
I don’t know much about cryptocurrency, so while some of those parts could be a bit confusing, it was interesting to hear about the pros and cons of it. Along with cyber-terrorism from China in regards to cryptocurrency and the economy here in the States. Now, if you’re not American and/or do not have an interest in the US economy, you would probably find those parts to be uninteresting, and it makes up a major part of the book. But I personally found it all to be fascinating, especially with how the world currently is. (And the funny thing is, while I say that, something just came to your mind and it’s not necessarily what I’m referring to, it all depends on when you read this post. There’s always something that’s happening, particularly in recent years. This book being written in 2020 gave it a unique view.)
Because Whitney’s point of view was in first person, it was super easy to get into her head and view the world how she does. At the beginning, because of her anxiousness of everything going on, I felt anxious as well which pulled me into the plot.
Overall, I did really enjoy this book. I do, however, have a couple things I wasn’t thrilled with seeing.
1. ) The lack of faith content. I really wish this book would have had some mention to Whitney’s faith or sincerely praying during the craziness that is her life. Unfortunately, there wasn’t really anything, but I honestly didn’t notice the lack of Spiritual Content until well over a hundred pages into the story. I suppose I was just going with the flow and enjoying the plot, but I do feel like there were a few parts that prayers or discussions could have happened. It felt more like a clean read than a Christian fiction one in this regard.
2. ) Whitney shares a bed with a man when there’s not much of a relationship between them. She didn’t mean it sexually (it was after another trying event) and while he doesn’t think it’s a good idea, she cuddles up against him. She had been through the ringer—once again—and while I can’t blame her for wanting to feel safe, I was a bit uncomfortable with this part. I really liked that this book was on the way lighter side for the romance elements—it didn’t even start until way towards the end.
I was going to give this book four stars, but I think I’ll be putting my personal rating at 3.5 because of those two elements.
Link to review:
Coming soon.
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
October 5, 2020
3.5 stars
This is a mystery with multiple layers that kept me engaged. Whitney Garrison is an interesting protagonist in that she has a disorder that I had never heard of, face blindness, that causes her to not recognize faces. I looked it up to better understand her perspective. She has to remember other traits of an individual to recognize them, such as hair color/style, cologne, style of clothing, the way they walk, etc. What makes this story stressful is that she saw a murderer right after he killed someone outside the coffee shop where she works and he doesn't realize that she doesn't know what he looks like. The person killed turned out to be Cade, a friend of hers (that she did not recognize lying on the ground) and he wanted to meet with her because of a cybercrime associated with a former high profile but abusive boyfriend of hers. I felt her vulnerability in not knowing who she is seeing, until she does if it is an acquaintance. She is brilliant but is left with tremendous student loans from undergrad, grad, and law schools. She is working at a coffee shop and tutoring students for the ACT and SAT trying to get by financially while studying for the bar exam. Leo is a city detective working the case before it is turned over to the FBI because it is connected to a case they are already working, one involving the FDIC where Cade worked. It seems to be tied to cryptocurrency, an area where Whitney is well versed.
I liked Leo and his kindness toward Whitney because of her vulnerability and he helps her deal with her situation. I felt for Whitney and her situation but had some trouble relating to her because her disorder causes her to tend to withdraw from others to a point. I enjoyed the mystery in the story and figuring out who the killer was and if he was the one doing other things to Whitney to upset her life. The cryptocurrency details seemed a little too much although I understand the need for it to show motive behind everything. Overall, this is a good mystery.
I received a complimentary ARC from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine only.
This is a mystery with multiple layers that kept me engaged. Whitney Garrison is an interesting protagonist in that she has a disorder that I had never heard of, face blindness, that causes her to not recognize faces. I looked it up to better understand her perspective. She has to remember other traits of an individual to recognize them, such as hair color/style, cologne, style of clothing, the way they walk, etc. What makes this story stressful is that she saw a murderer right after he killed someone outside the coffee shop where she works and he doesn't realize that she doesn't know what he looks like. The person killed turned out to be Cade, a friend of hers (that she did not recognize lying on the ground) and he wanted to meet with her because of a cybercrime associated with a former high profile but abusive boyfriend of hers. I felt her vulnerability in not knowing who she is seeing, until she does if it is an acquaintance. She is brilliant but is left with tremendous student loans from undergrad, grad, and law schools. She is working at a coffee shop and tutoring students for the ACT and SAT trying to get by financially while studying for the bar exam. Leo is a city detective working the case before it is turned over to the FBI because it is connected to a case they are already working, one involving the FDIC where Cade worked. It seems to be tied to cryptocurrency, an area where Whitney is well versed.
I liked Leo and his kindness toward Whitney because of her vulnerability and he helps her deal with her situation. I felt for Whitney and her situation but had some trouble relating to her because her disorder causes her to tend to withdraw from others to a point. I enjoyed the mystery in the story and figuring out who the killer was and if he was the one doing other things to Whitney to upset her life. The cryptocurrency details seemed a little too much although I understand the need for it to show motive behind everything. Overall, this is a good mystery.
I received a complimentary ARC from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine only.
February 25, 2021
*I received this book to read from Thomas Nelson. All opinions stated below are my own*
The hook? The author and the description.
The line? Picking up the book and reading the first sentence.
The sinker? Reading and finishing the book in half a day.
I haven't accomplished much today except read this book (oh, I did do laundry and my devotions). I seriously am wowed about this story and Whitney's POV spun my head in circles in a good way. I felt how she felt. I witnessed events through her eyes. I even didn't see the faces, which was super weird ;) What made this book especially powerful was using current lifestyle and thinking and pulling that throughout the story. I can't say more than that. Now there's some technical stuff in it that was confusing but I pieced it together in the end. There was also a couple secular words used I'm not a fan of.
When October comes, pick up this release. Read about Whitney, and the detective, and people, and a murder, and a mystery that will make you wonder what you did with your life before you picked up this book ;)
The hook? The author and the description.
The line? Picking up the book and reading the first sentence.
The sinker? Reading and finishing the book in half a day.
I haven't accomplished much today except read this book (oh, I did do laundry and my devotions). I seriously am wowed about this story and Whitney's POV spun my head in circles in a good way. I felt how she felt. I witnessed events through her eyes. I even didn't see the faces, which was super weird ;) What made this book especially powerful was using current lifestyle and thinking and pulling that throughout the story. I can't say more than that. Now there's some technical stuff in it that was confusing but I pieced it together in the end. There was also a couple secular words used I'm not a fan of.
When October comes, pick up this release. Read about Whitney, and the detective, and people, and a murder, and a mystery that will make you wonder what you did with your life before you picked up this book ;)
July 31, 2020
Everywhere to Hide by Siri Mitchell is an intense mystery/thriller with a bit of romance. Holy Cryptocurrency! This book had me turning the pages until late in the night. I was so caught up in the story that I worried about Whitney, the heroine when I wasn't even reading the book. It was written in first person in the heroine's point of view, which was really well done. Kudos to the author. The heroine has a condition called face blindness. She can't see people's faces. I have never heard of this condition before. I felt the author did an amazing job of describing the other characters through her eyes. The story line was crazy. I have never heard of cryptocurrency either. I had to google it. I got a bit bogged down in that, but the story flowed so quickly that it didn't take away from it at all. I also fell in love with the hero, Leo. He cared for Whitney in the most awesome ways. So, to sum it up, I'll quote from the heroine herself..."The story had everything: politics, corruption, espionage, hacking."
*I was given a copy of this book by Thomas Nelson Publisher and this is my honest opinion.
*I was given a copy of this book by Thomas Nelson Publisher and this is my honest opinion.
October 6, 2020
Law school graduate Whitney Garrison is a survivor. She admirably deals with her mother’s death, mounting student debt, dwindling job opportunities, an abusive boyfriend, and a rare neurological condition that prevents her from recognizing human faces.
This book was different in any others that I have read.
Whitney has face blindness. Which means when she looks at you she can't see your face. just your hair, body and what you are wearing. She remembers you by voice and your scent, if wearing a cologne/perfume you always wear.
She has an ex boyfriend that she ran away from and dreads him ever finding her.
Detective Leo Baroni is on the case and as they get closer and he helps her out of a jam, he starts liking her. Then is pulled from the case.
I really liked Leo and trying to do what is best for Whitney and still try to solve the case.
Whitney seems to have no luck and it looks like someone is out to get her but she isn't letting it get to her.
I received this book from Partners In Crime and NetGalley for review.
This book was different in any others that I have read.
Whitney has face blindness. Which means when she looks at you she can't see your face. just your hair, body and what you are wearing. She remembers you by voice and your scent, if wearing a cologne/perfume you always wear.
She has an ex boyfriend that she ran away from and dreads him ever finding her.
Detective Leo Baroni is on the case and as they get closer and he helps her out of a jam, he starts liking her. Then is pulled from the case.
I really liked Leo and trying to do what is best for Whitney and still try to solve the case.
Whitney seems to have no luck and it looks like someone is out to get her but she isn't letting it get to her.
I received this book from Partners In Crime and NetGalley for review.
December 11, 2020
“...when someone tells me I can’t do something, I do it anyway. I do it faster, stronger, better. You only fail if you don’t try hard enough.” Whitney’s thoughts: That’s what I used to think too. But sometimes no amount of trying could make something happen...nothing could make me recognize a face.
This was an excellent suspense story told from an unusual perspective. Whitney Garrison has compensated her whole life for a brain glitch. She has face blindness. She copes by noticing things like hair, clothes and voices. She is very intelligent and is about to take the bar exam. She works two jobs to pay down her student loans. One job is at a coffee shop where she remembers customers from their regular orders. One day as she exits the back door, she witnesses a murder in the alley. The killer has seen her but does he know she can’t identify him or the victim?
The author somehow gets inside Whitney’s head and deftly lets us see the circumstances through her eyes. Whitney is scared when other things start happening and she realizes the connection to her past. But all the pieces are not there yet. Enter Detective Leo Baroni and the action ramps up and a quiet romance blooms.
This is certainly a page turner and the intrigue encompasses cyber currency and governments. It also gives us a peek at Whitney’s side job as a coach for teens preparing to take the ACT and SAT tests. Just how important are they and what impact do they have on young people.
I would classify Everywhere to Hide as a clean read that will have you working overtime to figure out the puzzle.
*I won this book from Partners in Crime Tours. All opinions are my own.*
This was an excellent suspense story told from an unusual perspective. Whitney Garrison has compensated her whole life for a brain glitch. She has face blindness. She copes by noticing things like hair, clothes and voices. She is very intelligent and is about to take the bar exam. She works two jobs to pay down her student loans. One job is at a coffee shop where she remembers customers from their regular orders. One day as she exits the back door, she witnesses a murder in the alley. The killer has seen her but does he know she can’t identify him or the victim?
The author somehow gets inside Whitney’s head and deftly lets us see the circumstances through her eyes. Whitney is scared when other things start happening and she realizes the connection to her past. But all the pieces are not there yet. Enter Detective Leo Baroni and the action ramps up and a quiet romance blooms.
This is certainly a page turner and the intrigue encompasses cyber currency and governments. It also gives us a peek at Whitney’s side job as a coach for teens preparing to take the ACT and SAT tests. Just how important are they and what impact do they have on young people.
I would classify Everywhere to Hide as a clean read that will have you working overtime to figure out the puzzle.
*I won this book from Partners in Crime Tours. All opinions are my own.*
October 4, 2020
4.5 Stars
It took me a while to get into “Everywhere to Hide” by Siri Mitchell but once my interest was piqued I really enjoyed the story.
The cover was what drew me to read this book, the blurb intrigued me, and I already read Mitchell’s “A Constant Heart,” have several of her books on my want to read list, and not to mention, why not add another suspense to my autumn reads?!
If I’m honest, I have to say I didn’t LOVE the first half of the book, and I don’t know why, but as I was reading the ending I found that I shut the book with a very satisfying feeling, I found out new things from this book, not to go into details but there were many things that I didn’t know much or anything about, learning more about them was really neat, and wow, I had never heard of face blindness before, that is something that I can’t even begin to imagine what it is like.
The suspenseful, especially near the end, was one thing that really pulled me in. I didn’t like that at first there was an overfilled telling of details, for me, at least.
There was a time when Whitney fell asleep with Leo in the same bed, however, they did nothing else though he thought she wanted to do, you know what, and said it wasn’t a good thing. (Which is what knocked the other half star off of the book along with the beginning which had me slightly bored.)
I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
It took me a while to get into “Everywhere to Hide” by Siri Mitchell but once my interest was piqued I really enjoyed the story.
The cover was what drew me to read this book, the blurb intrigued me, and I already read Mitchell’s “A Constant Heart,” have several of her books on my want to read list, and not to mention, why not add another suspense to my autumn reads?!
If I’m honest, I have to say I didn’t LOVE the first half of the book, and I don’t know why, but as I was reading the ending I found that I shut the book with a very satisfying feeling, I found out new things from this book, not to go into details but there were many things that I didn’t know much or anything about, learning more about them was really neat, and wow, I had never heard of face blindness before, that is something that I can’t even begin to imagine what it is like.
The suspenseful, especially near the end, was one thing that really pulled me in. I didn’t like that at first there was an overfilled telling of details, for me, at least.
There was a time when Whitney fell asleep with Leo in the same bed, however, they did nothing else though he thought she wanted to do, you know what, and said it wasn’t a good thing. (Which is what knocked the other half star off of the book along with the beginning which had me slightly bored.)
I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
October 12, 2020
Wow! This book! I had never heard of face blindness before, so it was fascinating to read about it! Mitchell did an incredible job keeping you inside the main character's head and you always felt like you were seeing life exactly from their perspective in the most fascinating way! The mystery kept me on my toes with lots of twists and turns and i didn't see the ending coming. I struggled at times to relate to Whitney, maybe just because we're so different, but she was a complex and unique character nonetheless and I enjoyed her story. I also greatly enjoyed the character of Leo! He was so sweet and really played well against Whitney's character. Also, I appreciated how their romance played more of a backseat role in the story instead of taking the main focus off the mystery. It felt so much more realistic. All in all, this was a enthralling read and I highly recommend it to lovers of mystery and suspense!
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
October 2, 2020
An interesting twist on a heroine and cryptocurrency. Hints of romance. Lots of action. And a twist I saw coming but tried to talk myself out of. A very enjoyable read that suspense readers will enjoy.
July 22, 2020
This book contains a lot of technical descriptions and facts and I found myself skimming over those details. The story line and characters were great. I have never heard of face blindness before but basically the person with this can not see faces. She can see the rest of the body but not the face. She witnessed a crime but can not describe the person or know if that person is near her. Very interesting story line and I had to keep reading to see what was going to happen Thank you to NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
October 6, 2020
Everywhere to Hide was a very good suspense novel. I found the heroine to be a fascinating character. I've never read a book where the MC can't remember faces - even her own - and it was intense to read the story and see the world from her point of view.
I liked how the story had so many twists and the ending was great. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was going to happen. I also enjoyed the romance, even though it wasn't the main focus.
All in all, Everywhere to Hide was worth the read and I definitely recommend it. I am eager to see what Siri Mitchell will write next.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
I liked how the story had so many twists and the ending was great. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was going to happen. I also enjoyed the romance, even though it wasn't the main focus.
All in all, Everywhere to Hide was worth the read and I definitely recommend it. I am eager to see what Siri Mitchell will write next.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
September 27, 2020
This was so good, you really have to read it! From the very beginning, you are dropped straight into the action. Someone has been murdered, and from that first page, I was pulled into the plot of the story and I did not want to leave.
Whitney Garrison was a character that I could and did connect with. She was real, vulnerable, and compassionate towards others. Because of her ex-boyfriend who was abusive towards her, she struggled with the trust of others. Her condition of face blindness was something that I have never heard of, and I thought the author worked it into the storyline seamlessly.
Whitney is trying to get by, working two jobs, living in a basement apt, and studying to pass the bar exam. She’s afraid of being hurt like she was before, and I felt that it was accurately portrayed in her actions and what she doesn’t do. I didn’t want to leave this fictional world, it was so real for me. It was fantastic. I cannot wait for Ms. Mitchell’s next suspense book!
My gratitude to Thomas Nelson and Net Galley. All opinions expressed are mine.
Whitney Garrison was a character that I could and did connect with. She was real, vulnerable, and compassionate towards others. Because of her ex-boyfriend who was abusive towards her, she struggled with the trust of others. Her condition of face blindness was something that I have never heard of, and I thought the author worked it into the storyline seamlessly.
Whitney is trying to get by, working two jobs, living in a basement apt, and studying to pass the bar exam. She’s afraid of being hurt like she was before, and I felt that it was accurately portrayed in her actions and what she doesn’t do. I didn’t want to leave this fictional world, it was so real for me. It was fantastic. I cannot wait for Ms. Mitchell’s next suspense book!
My gratitude to Thomas Nelson and Net Galley. All opinions expressed are mine.
February 22, 2021
READER BEWARE: NOT Christian Fiction
I was so looking forward to this book because I thoroughly enjoyed Mrs. Mitchell's dip into the romantic suspense pond with 'State of Lies'. But this book was SO disappointing.
Didn't like Whitney at all and below are a few reasons why:
Even though she was face-blind, apparently everyone thought she was beautiful and constantly mentioned this throughout the book.
'It was the joke that every man who walked into the shop fell in love with me.', ‘Growing up, I heard people say all the time what a beautiful girl I was.’ A female co-worker tells her ‘If I had a dollar for all the men who come in her just to look at you? I wouldn’t be here anymore. I’d be on a beach somewhere in Tahiti.’ And then, a neighborhood store owner says ‘He knew you, said you were short. Dark hair, brown eyes, all kinds of pretty. Continually being told how pretty she was made her seem shallow and prideful.
This sentence also didn't make sense while trying to figure out how the victim was connected to a coffee shop customer Whitney states "It just feels like, from the message, that...It just seems like there's more that..." I didn't know how to put words to what I was feeling. "It feels like there's something going on. I know." That was it, exactly.” Really?!? It feels like there's something going on was so difficult to put into words!?
When her apartment is ransacked, she's thinks, ‘Of all the things that had been destroyed, the plants were the most disturbing. It seemed, somehow, just a little too personal.’ ARE. YOU. KIDDING. ME? The guy destroys everything in your home (except for some bizarre reason and a little too conveniently NOT the journals she keeps all her notes in) and it's her plants that she's freaking out over.
Plus, she’s constantly lying to her father telling him she’s fine and everything is fine when obviously it’s not, but she justifies it as not wanting him to worry about her.
BUT my biggest complaint is this is touted as Christian fiction, but there's not one mention of God nor do any of the characters portray being a Christian. That's fine if this is just a 'clean' novel, but don't claim it's anything Christian especially since Whitney nonchalantly talks about moving in with her ex-boyfriend, and when she asks Leo to 'sleep with her' Leo's only response is that she's not in any condition to make a decision like that BEFORE she tells him that they'll ONLY be sleeping. It makes it appear as Leo would be more than willing to sleep with her if circumstances were different. There's also constant references to things being done due to luck or being lucky. Again, no mention of God or His plans. Disappointing since I really liked "State of Lies", but this book had just too many negative things.
I was so looking forward to this book because I thoroughly enjoyed Mrs. Mitchell's dip into the romantic suspense pond with 'State of Lies'. But this book was SO disappointing.
Didn't like Whitney at all and below are a few reasons why:
Even though she was face-blind, apparently everyone thought she was beautiful and constantly mentioned this throughout the book.
'It was the joke that every man who walked into the shop fell in love with me.', ‘Growing up, I heard people say all the time what a beautiful girl I was.’ A female co-worker tells her ‘If I had a dollar for all the men who come in her just to look at you? I wouldn’t be here anymore. I’d be on a beach somewhere in Tahiti.’ And then, a neighborhood store owner says ‘He knew you, said you were short. Dark hair, brown eyes, all kinds of pretty. Continually being told how pretty she was made her seem shallow and prideful.
This sentence also didn't make sense while trying to figure out how the victim was connected to a coffee shop customer Whitney states "It just feels like, from the message, that...It just seems like there's more that..." I didn't know how to put words to what I was feeling. "It feels like there's something going on. I know." That was it, exactly.” Really?!? It feels like there's something going on was so difficult to put into words!?
When her apartment is ransacked, she's thinks, ‘Of all the things that had been destroyed, the plants were the most disturbing. It seemed, somehow, just a little too personal.’ ARE. YOU. KIDDING. ME? The guy destroys everything in your home (except for some bizarre reason and a little too conveniently NOT the journals she keeps all her notes in) and it's her plants that she's freaking out over.
Plus, she’s constantly lying to her father telling him she’s fine and everything is fine when obviously it’s not, but she justifies it as not wanting him to worry about her.
BUT my biggest complaint is this is touted as Christian fiction, but there's not one mention of God nor do any of the characters portray being a Christian. That's fine if this is just a 'clean' novel, but don't claim it's anything Christian especially since Whitney nonchalantly talks about moving in with her ex-boyfriend, and when she asks Leo to 'sleep with her' Leo's only response is that she's not in any condition to make a decision like that BEFORE she tells him that they'll ONLY be sleeping. It makes it appear as Leo would be more than willing to sleep with her if circumstances were different. There's also constant references to things being done due to luck or being lucky. Again, no mention of God or His plans. Disappointing since I really liked "State of Lies", but this book had just too many negative things.
September 12, 2020
This was a fascinating book about Whitney, a young woman who witnesses a murder but can't identify anyone because she has a condition called "face blindness," I've heard of it but never read about it so this was really interesting to see (literally) through her eyes what she can and can't perceive. Working as a barista, she hopes to pass the bar exam and be an attorney when the unthinkable happens and she's drawn into a web of craziness with the police, the FBI, and her abusive ex-boyfriend. Who is stalking her, breaking into her basement home, and terrorizing her? Her protector, detective Leo is the only stable influence in her life. It's a whirlwind of a novel that gives you a glimpse into what it must be like to live with this disorder and find ways to make peace with your surroundings and the people in it!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
November 15, 2023
Really enjoyed this book, it's rare to have something like face blindness occur in a character. I have actually known about face blindness for awhile, but to actually read about a character having it. Let's just say being a visual reader has its down sides when you can't see faces because the character can't either. Or maybe I should just chalk that up to good writing by the author. 🤔😄
October 2, 2020
This was a solid mystery, and there were a number of twists to keep the reader engaged. I like the fact that I didn't figure things out too early.
I've heard about facial blindness in the past, but I don't think I've ever read a novel where that was a key part of the story. It was fascinating to read about it. There was a lot of technical info on cryptocurrency and global politics, which did bog things down a bit on occasion. However, it was also an area I don't know a lot about, so it was educational, as well.
I used to be a special education teacher, so I enjoyed the fact that Whitney was a tutor. It was refreshing to read how she reassured her students that they were more than just a test score (which is something I used to remind my own students).
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.
I've heard about facial blindness in the past, but I don't think I've ever read a novel where that was a key part of the story. It was fascinating to read about it. There was a lot of technical info on cryptocurrency and global politics, which did bog things down a bit on occasion. However, it was also an area I don't know a lot about, so it was educational, as well.
I used to be a special education teacher, so I enjoyed the fact that Whitney was a tutor. It was refreshing to read how she reassured her students that they were more than just a test score (which is something I used to remind my own students).
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.
September 15, 2020
Whitney Garrison saw the murder.
Saw the murderer.
Saw his face.
And yet, she has no idea what he looks like.
He could be anyone. Anywhere. The killer has…Everywhere to Hide.
The reason Whitney could witness the murder and murderer and not know his face is because she doesn’t recognize any faces. Prosopagnosia—or face blindness—is the mental inability to register facial distinctions. It’s a rare phenomenon, perhaps most eloquently explained by the British neurologist Oliver Sacks, who himself dealt with the condition.
It’s a unique setup, one pulled together to perfection by Siri Mitchell, whose long career writing historical fiction has recently turned toward contemporary suspense and thriller. But even though that’s the setup, face-blindness is far from the only point of intrigue. Whitney finds herself drawn into a web of international intrigue and cryptocurrency. Far from being a random killing in a coffeeshop alleyway, the murder Whitney witnessed seems connected to something big—and even connected to Whitney herself.
Everywhere to Hide does take a bit of suspension of disbelief. Most people with face blindness find ways of adapting. They are able to tell people apart by other defining features—features that would be just as much or even more useful in catching a killer. There are also a couple of relationships that develop rather quickly and—well, let’s just say are probably a breach of protocol. There’s a lot that goes on in the novel, and while that keeps the pace up and keeps you guessing, it also keeps Mitchell from developing her plot points or characters as fully as they deserve.
It’s the book version of a popcorn flick. It’s entertaining, fast-paced, and fun. Slow it down a bit and some cracks begin to show, but you’ll overlook it because it’s such a great ride. Everywhere to Hide isn’t without flaws, but what flaws it has, it covers up well with action and intrigue. Siri Mitchell kept me turning pages until long past when I should have been asleep. The next day book hangover is real!
Saw the murderer.
Saw his face.
And yet, she has no idea what he looks like.
He could be anyone. Anywhere. The killer has…Everywhere to Hide.
The reason Whitney could witness the murder and murderer and not know his face is because she doesn’t recognize any faces. Prosopagnosia—or face blindness—is the mental inability to register facial distinctions. It’s a rare phenomenon, perhaps most eloquently explained by the British neurologist Oliver Sacks, who himself dealt with the condition.
It’s a unique setup, one pulled together to perfection by Siri Mitchell, whose long career writing historical fiction has recently turned toward contemporary suspense and thriller. But even though that’s the setup, face-blindness is far from the only point of intrigue. Whitney finds herself drawn into a web of international intrigue and cryptocurrency. Far from being a random killing in a coffeeshop alleyway, the murder Whitney witnessed seems connected to something big—and even connected to Whitney herself.
Everywhere to Hide does take a bit of suspension of disbelief. Most people with face blindness find ways of adapting. They are able to tell people apart by other defining features—features that would be just as much or even more useful in catching a killer. There are also a couple of relationships that develop rather quickly and—well, let’s just say are probably a breach of protocol. There’s a lot that goes on in the novel, and while that keeps the pace up and keeps you guessing, it also keeps Mitchell from developing her plot points or characters as fully as they deserve.
It’s the book version of a popcorn flick. It’s entertaining, fast-paced, and fun. Slow it down a bit and some cracks begin to show, but you’ll overlook it because it’s such a great ride. Everywhere to Hide isn’t without flaws, but what flaws it has, it covers up well with action and intrigue. Siri Mitchell kept me turning pages until long past when I should have been asleep. The next day book hangover is real!
October 2, 2020
Siri Mitchell came up with an interesting concept for this book. Face blindness. I had never heard of it. Two chapters in, I took a pause in my reading to do a little research. Turns out it’s a real thing. So what happens when someone with face blindness (Whitney, our protagonist) is the sole witness of a murder? How do you identify the murderer? And what do you do when the murderer then comes after you? Here we have Everywhere to Hide, with economics, cyber security, politics, and a bit of romance thrown in. This book had an interesting plot that wasn’t predictable. The level of research the author must have done for this book is extensive. There were points in the book, however, where there were so many technical details that I found myself skimming. This was a unique concept for a book suitable for mystery/suspense fans.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
August 15, 2023
Everywhere to Hide is the first book by Siri Mitchell I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it! It is a mystery first and foremost with a hint of romance. Our main character, Whitney, has face blindness so although she saw the murderer, she has no way of identifying him. First, she deals with local police but then it is taken over by the FBI.
This was an intricate story with lots of jargon about cryptocurrency which, to be honest, I tended to skim over as I don't have degrees in economics and/or finance, so it made my eyes glaze over. The mystery side of it I completely enjoyed. It was fascinating to see how her face blindness affected her life and the way she had to make adjustments to compensate for that.
Leo was an absolute star and I loved him. The scene setting was wonderful and clear, giving great descriptions of where she was and how she felt. As for the whodunnit part - well, let's just say it didn't come as a surprise because my spidey senses were tingling. More than that, I won't say so you'll just have to read it yourself.
A great mystery that I have no hesitation in recommending.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Oct 16, 2020
This was an intricate story with lots of jargon about cryptocurrency which, to be honest, I tended to skim over as I don't have degrees in economics and/or finance, so it made my eyes glaze over. The mystery side of it I completely enjoyed. It was fascinating to see how her face blindness affected her life and the way she had to make adjustments to compensate for that.
Leo was an absolute star and I loved him. The scene setting was wonderful and clear, giving great descriptions of where she was and how she felt. As for the whodunnit part - well, let's just say it didn't come as a surprise because my spidey senses were tingling. More than that, I won't say so you'll just have to read it yourself.
A great mystery that I have no hesitation in recommending.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Oct 16, 2020
July 5, 2025
Second read through was just as frantic and edgy!
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Suspense on steroids! Absolutely riveting from the very first page. I'm still trying to catch my breath.
I was especially drawn in because of the scrappy heroine who makes an already complicated life so much more so through sheer stubbornness. My, but that girl has grit!
And the face blindness angle upped the suspense ante to unbelievable heights! It must have been incredibly challenging to write the entire story from Whitney's point of view with that in mind. As a reader, I'm always looking for physical descriptions to map out characters in my mind, but in this read I was as face blind as Whitney which was a fascinating position to be in...and sooooo creepy because literally any male character could be the killer!
The suspense is nail-bitingly clever. Some of it went over my head but I got enough to grasp the security threats and potential peril that weave their way through a intricate plot. Kudos to the author for drawing it all together into a stunning, heart-stopping plot. I was mesmerized every second of my listening experience. Madison Lawrence's narration is a perfect match for Mitchell's storytelling.
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Suspense on steroids! Absolutely riveting from the very first page. I'm still trying to catch my breath.
I was especially drawn in because of the scrappy heroine who makes an already complicated life so much more so through sheer stubbornness. My, but that girl has grit!
And the face blindness angle upped the suspense ante to unbelievable heights! It must have been incredibly challenging to write the entire story from Whitney's point of view with that in mind. As a reader, I'm always looking for physical descriptions to map out characters in my mind, but in this read I was as face blind as Whitney which was a fascinating position to be in...and sooooo creepy because literally any male character could be the killer!
The suspense is nail-bitingly clever. Some of it went over my head but I got enough to grasp the security threats and potential peril that weave their way through a intricate plot. Kudos to the author for drawing it all together into a stunning, heart-stopping plot. I was mesmerized every second of my listening experience. Madison Lawrence's narration is a perfect match for Mitchell's storytelling.
October 11, 2024
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & 1/4 (4.25 stars)
Read: October 2024
Format: Audiobook borrow from Everand
Narrator: Madison Lawrence - very good!!
Book #105 of 2024: This was a new author for me. I enjoyed the book and it made me really think. I had never heard of prosopagnosia (face blindness) before this book was recommended to me by a friend. I found it all very fascinating and my favourite part of the book.
I found so many parallels and similarities to current world situations. I find cryptocurrency immensely complicated and I don’t think I’ll ever understand it, or even care to. However, having a transparent, record-keeping blockchain on everything would be excellent. The world is so greedy and focused on all of the wrong things. The love of money and power can turn some into vicious, heartless monsters. Again, sounds like real life in our globalist and politically corrupted situations across the world. The author really tapped into that well.
Being that this is published by Thomas Nelson, I didn’t see any focus or mention of Christian beliefs and worldview. I consider this clean fiction only and I’m disappointed whenever I see this issue.
This book is exciting and suspenseful. Perhaps “too” many things happen to the main female character. Could she not have one good thing besides being smart, romantic connection aside?
I am a little confused on what happened with the dad and fiancée —both personally and financially. Did I miss it somehow? Something seemed off there.
I recommend this for really good suspense and especially the fascinating aspect of the main character’s neurological disorder.
Read: October 2024
Format: Audiobook borrow from Everand
Narrator: Madison Lawrence - very good!!
Book #105 of 2024: This was a new author for me. I enjoyed the book and it made me really think. I had never heard of prosopagnosia (face blindness) before this book was recommended to me by a friend. I found it all very fascinating and my favourite part of the book.
I found so many parallels and similarities to current world situations. I find cryptocurrency immensely complicated and I don’t think I’ll ever understand it, or even care to. However, having a transparent, record-keeping blockchain on everything would be excellent. The world is so greedy and focused on all of the wrong things. The love of money and power can turn some into vicious, heartless monsters. Again, sounds like real life in our globalist and politically corrupted situations across the world. The author really tapped into that well.
Being that this is published by Thomas Nelson, I didn’t see any focus or mention of Christian beliefs and worldview. I consider this clean fiction only and I’m disappointed whenever I see this issue.
This book is exciting and suspenseful. Perhaps “too” many things happen to the main female character. Could she not have one good thing besides being smart, romantic connection aside?
I am a little confused on what happened with the dad and fiancée —both personally and financially. Did I miss it somehow? Something seemed off there.
I recommend this for really good suspense and especially the fascinating aspect of the main character’s neurological disorder.
November 9, 2020
4.5 stars
"I don't want to drag you into this, but you mentioned something once to me when we were on the Hill. I think it might be really important."
Finding a dead body outside the back door of the Blue Dog/RINO Coffee Shop was not on Whitney Garrison's agenda for the day. Working two jobs to support herself while she studied furiously for her bar exam did not leave time to become an eyewitness in a murder case; besides, she couldn't even answer most of the questions that Detective Leo Baroni was asking her. Suffering from a rare condition called prosopagnosia, Whitney couldn't remember faces . . . at all. So while she had more than likely seen the killer, what was more chilling was the fact that he had seen her.
If you are in the mood to read a well plotted mystery thriller, "Everywhere to Hide" fits nicely into the category of excellent. It's unique characterizations, coupled with terse emotional scenes, flow perfectly into a story that captures the terror of being unwillingly pushed into the middle of a government scandal, where you can't even see your enemy coming.
"I don't want to drag you into this, but you mentioned something once to me when we were on the Hill. I think it might be really important."
Finding a dead body outside the back door of the Blue Dog/RINO Coffee Shop was not on Whitney Garrison's agenda for the day. Working two jobs to support herself while she studied furiously for her bar exam did not leave time to become an eyewitness in a murder case; besides, she couldn't even answer most of the questions that Detective Leo Baroni was asking her. Suffering from a rare condition called prosopagnosia, Whitney couldn't remember faces . . . at all. So while she had more than likely seen the killer, what was more chilling was the fact that he had seen her.
If you are in the mood to read a well plotted mystery thriller, "Everywhere to Hide" fits nicely into the category of excellent. It's unique characterizations, coupled with terse emotional scenes, flow perfectly into a story that captures the terror of being unwillingly pushed into the middle of a government scandal, where you can't even see your enemy coming.
October 3, 2025
What an interesting twist that the witness to a murder had face blindness! That definitely amped up the tension big time and I was invested the entire way through! This also led to some twists I didn't see coming, and I was always wondering who were people she knew or strangers.
At one point, I was pretty sure I knew who the bad guy was, but I did keep second-guessing myself until the show-down!
I'll be honest, a lot of the crypto and other currency discussion was a little over my head, but that didn't mar my enjoyment any.
While I know Siri is a Christian author, this book didn't contain anything directly Christian. It was very clean, however. There were hints of living together, but as it was something of the past, it wasn't clear whether the characters actually had moral beliefs on this subject.
This was a very satisfactory read that kept me reading almost non-stop!
At one point, I was pretty sure I knew who the bad guy was, but I did keep second-guessing myself until the show-down!
I'll be honest, a lot of the crypto and other currency discussion was a little over my head, but that didn't mar my enjoyment any.
While I know Siri is a Christian author, this book didn't contain anything directly Christian. It was very clean, however. There were hints of living together, but as it was something of the past, it wasn't clear whether the characters actually had moral beliefs on this subject.
This was a very satisfactory read that kept me reading almost non-stop!
May 4, 2021
4.5 stars for this suspense novel that was full of fascinating things I'd never heard of. Main character Whitney Garrison has "face blindness", a condition that prevents her from mapping faces and therefore recognizing people. When she stumbles over a dead body after work and sees the person who might have been the shooter, she is unable to recognize either the shooter or the victim, which has her in the crosshairs. Also, as the story progresses, the concept of Cryptocurrency is important. This is something else I'd never heard of before, but it sounds like it might be important in the not-so-distant future. The elements of this book that are based in fact cause some alarm and make me want to stash my savings in my mattress or something like that. :) Definitely a story that makes you think!
August 9, 2020
First off, wow. I really enjoyed this book! I almost never rate anything as a 5 star because I can usually find something I don't like (My only real criticism is that I hate the cover. I mean, this is a book about someone with facial blindness. So why are we featuring a cover with faces? But I digress.) and while I did think Whitney kind of came across as almost robotic and not very personable (I found the characters in this author's previous book to be the same way.) I will still say I liked her. I just didn't have a real connection to Whitney.
I have a vague knowledge of cryptocurrency and I thought the author did a great job explaining it all. I didn't have any issues keeping up with the plot and what was going on. It's almost eerie how closely this book follows actual current events!
I really appreciated the fact that Leo was protective of Whitney without being overbearing/borderline coercive-controlling like 75% of other males in Christian books. I thought they had a good relationship and I appreciated the fact that the plot took center stage instead of the romance. I get really annoyed with a lot of books (Christian fiction especially) that start out with a great plot but they focus so much on the romance that the suspense aspect loses out and it ends up being all about the romance.
The plot is complex and unique and one that definitely keeps you guessing! Generally I can figure plots out very early on and while I did figure out who the bad guy was, there was much more to the plot than just that. The author reveals just enough about the plot throughout so you are figuring things out along with Whitney instead of way before if that makes sense.
I thought Whitney's face blindness was an interesting aspect to the story. At first I was afraid it was going to detract from the narrative since we don't get facial descriptions, but it was very well done to the point that, after a while, I didn't even notice.
In closing, if you are looking for a easy, light read, this is not for you. There is a lot of fact and information and complexity to the plot which I enjoy but know is not for everyone. Overall a very well don't book and I can't wait to see what this author writes next!
I received a complimentary e-copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I have a vague knowledge of cryptocurrency and I thought the author did a great job explaining it all. I didn't have any issues keeping up with the plot and what was going on. It's almost eerie how closely this book follows actual current events!
I really appreciated the fact that Leo was protective of Whitney without being overbearing/borderline coercive-controlling like 75% of other males in Christian books. I thought they had a good relationship and I appreciated the fact that the plot took center stage instead of the romance. I get really annoyed with a lot of books (Christian fiction especially) that start out with a great plot but they focus so much on the romance that the suspense aspect loses out and it ends up being all about the romance.
The plot is complex and unique and one that definitely keeps you guessing! Generally I can figure plots out very early on and while I did figure out who the bad guy was, there was much more to the plot than just that. The author reveals just enough about the plot throughout so you are figuring things out along with Whitney instead of way before if that makes sense.
I thought Whitney's face blindness was an interesting aspect to the story. At first I was afraid it was going to detract from the narrative since we don't get facial descriptions, but it was very well done to the point that, after a while, I didn't even notice.
In closing, if you are looking for a easy, light read, this is not for you. There is a lot of fact and information and complexity to the plot which I enjoy but know is not for everyone. Overall a very well don't book and I can't wait to see what this author writes next!
I received a complimentary e-copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
August 9, 2020
I absolutely loved "Everywhere to Hide" by Siri Mitchell. This was a book that I had a hard time putting down. It kept me up long past my bedtime! This book is written in the first person point of view, which is my favorite!
This book centers on Whitney. Whitney is a young woman who was in an abusive relationship but has escaped that and is now working two jobs while studying for the bar exam. She becomes the first person on the scene of a murder. However, she has a condition called face blindness. Whitney and the detective assigned to the class work together to solve this case.
This was the first time I've heard of a condition called face blindness. I started researching this. I thought it was pretty neat that a fiction book ended up teaching me something I had never heard of before.
I definitely recommend this book. This is the second suspense book I've read by Siri Mitchell, and I have loved them both! Her books are hard to put down!
I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.
This book centers on Whitney. Whitney is a young woman who was in an abusive relationship but has escaped that and is now working two jobs while studying for the bar exam. She becomes the first person on the scene of a murder. However, she has a condition called face blindness. Whitney and the detective assigned to the class work together to solve this case.
This was the first time I've heard of a condition called face blindness. I started researching this. I thought it was pretty neat that a fiction book ended up teaching me something I had never heard of before.
I definitely recommend this book. This is the second suspense book I've read by Siri Mitchell, and I have loved them both! Her books are hard to put down!
I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.
August 15, 2020
WOW what a fantastic romantic suspense. An edge of your seat page turning plot that pulled me immediately into the plot. This one kept me guessing. Suspense fans will not be disappointed. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.
October 7, 2020
Another new exciting wonderful read from Siri Mitchell!
The cover is pretty cool too. Makes you stop and think about what's going on in the book. It's very mysterious!
I think I’m coming to love this new writing style of hers and I find myself looking forward to seeing what new terms and stories she comes up with to add the terms into. Her research is spot on!
Facial blindness is something new to me and what Whitney experiences. Plus, I’m sure there’s lots of other people who do too.
The drawback to this book? I finished it too quickly it seemed like to me.
I eagerly kept turning the pages to see what and how Witney comes out of this escapade.
I wasn’t disappointed. She had a handsome detective to aide her.
I just didn’t want the story to end!
There were a few twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. To me, that’s what makes for an exciting read!
I really enjoyed in getting to know the characters and found myself cheering them on.. I sometimes even “hollered” at them. Of course I got some weird looks but I didn’t care. I was into the book too much.
I wholeheartedly give this book 5 stars for an amazing and excellent read!
I highly recommend.
My thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book and I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
The cover is pretty cool too. Makes you stop and think about what's going on in the book. It's very mysterious!
I think I’m coming to love this new writing style of hers and I find myself looking forward to seeing what new terms and stories she comes up with to add the terms into. Her research is spot on!
Facial blindness is something new to me and what Whitney experiences. Plus, I’m sure there’s lots of other people who do too.
The drawback to this book? I finished it too quickly it seemed like to me.
I eagerly kept turning the pages to see what and how Witney comes out of this escapade.
I wasn’t disappointed. She had a handsome detective to aide her.
I just didn’t want the story to end!
There were a few twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. To me, that’s what makes for an exciting read!
I really enjoyed in getting to know the characters and found myself cheering them on.. I sometimes even “hollered” at them. Of course I got some weird looks but I didn’t care. I was into the book too much.
I wholeheartedly give this book 5 stars for an amazing and excellent read!
I highly recommend.
My thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book and I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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