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No Way Home
How can you save your parents when you are an ocean away? A propulsive international thriller from debut author Jody Feldman about an exchange program gone horribly wrong.
Tess Alessandro is living a dream: she was selected for an incredible summer exchange program in Rome, where she'll take in the beautiful sights and sounds and tastes of Italy. Her Italian counterpart, Sofia, will stay with Tess's family while she's away. Sure, her host parents barely speak English, but they seem cool enough.
Until one night, when Tess discovers them on a video chat with their daughter, who is brandishing a knife over Tess's sleeping parents. They tell Tess she needs to do exactly as they tell her, or her parents will die. Without her passport, credit cards or phone, Tess is forced to commit a series of crimes that add up to a shocking plan...and unless she finds a way to outwit these criminals, she—and her parents—will end up dead.
Tess Alessandro is living a dream: she was selected for an incredible summer exchange program in Rome, where she'll take in the beautiful sights and sounds and tastes of Italy. Her Italian counterpart, Sofia, will stay with Tess's family while she's away. Sure, her host parents barely speak English, but they seem cool enough.
Until one night, when Tess discovers them on a video chat with their daughter, who is brandishing a knife over Tess's sleeping parents. They tell Tess she needs to do exactly as they tell her, or her parents will die. Without her passport, credit cards or phone, Tess is forced to commit a series of crimes that add up to a shocking plan...and unless she finds a way to outwit these criminals, she—and her parents—will end up dead.
336 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2022
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Jody Feldman
9 books52 followersJody Feldman never knew she always wanted to be a writer when she grew up. If you’d cornered her as a kid, she’d have mentioned doctor or teacher, but that was just an answer. Her passions ran more toward treasure hunter, codebreaker, movie director, or inventor, but her practical side couldn’t imagine how to get there.
Her path to writing meandered through the University of Missouri School of Journalism and a short career in advertising. She wrote a lot about shoes. And then a lot more.
Jody’s first children’s novel, The Gollywhopper Games received the 2011 Georgia Children's Book Award and the 2011 Grand Canyon Readers Award, and found its place on many other state lists. It also received the Kids Wings Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature and the 2008 Midwest Booksellers Choice Awards Honor for Children’s Literature. Her second, The Seventh Level (both books from HarperCollins/Greenwillow) debuted on the Summer 2010 Indie Next List and received the 2011 Missouri Writers Guild Show Me Best Book Award. Upcoming, thanks to popular demand, two follow-ups to The Gollywhopper Games.
A lifelong resident of St. Louis, Jody likes to travel, cook, watch football, and solve crossword-type puzzles. And she loves knowing she can explore any dream, career or adventure with the characters in her books.
Her path to writing meandered through the University of Missouri School of Journalism and a short career in advertising. She wrote a lot about shoes. And then a lot more.
Jody’s first children’s novel, The Gollywhopper Games received the 2011 Georgia Children's Book Award and the 2011 Grand Canyon Readers Award, and found its place on many other state lists. It also received the Kids Wings Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature and the 2008 Midwest Booksellers Choice Awards Honor for Children’s Literature. Her second, The Seventh Level (both books from HarperCollins/Greenwillow) debuted on the Summer 2010 Indie Next List and received the 2011 Missouri Writers Guild Show Me Best Book Award. Upcoming, thanks to popular demand, two follow-ups to The Gollywhopper Games.
A lifelong resident of St. Louis, Jody likes to travel, cook, watch football, and solve crossword-type puzzles. And she loves knowing she can explore any dream, career or adventure with the characters in her books.
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February 26, 2022
I have mixed feeling about this YA-Thriller. I thought it was going to be something different than what it actually was. I loved the premise. I enjoyed the beginning but somewhere along the way I lost my enthusiasm. Perhaps because it is YA? Overall it was just ok for me.
Tess Morelli is elated when she is chosen for a foreign exchange program in Rome. She will spend a month in Rome with a host family and their daughter will spend a month in D.C with Tess’s family. Sounds like a dream come true until Tess sees the host family’s daughter holding a knife over Tess’s sleeping parents on a video chat!
The family then tells Tess that she must follow everything they say or her parents will be killed. They take away all her belongings: passport, credit cards, phone. They give her a fake passport which says she is illegal in the country and bug her room, purse, and other items. They see everything. They hear everything. They are always watching and knows where she is at all times. They have people everywhere watching her as well. Tess is in between a rock and a hard place as she is forced to commit various crimes. Will Tess be able to save herself and her family?
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review.
Tess Morelli is elated when she is chosen for a foreign exchange program in Rome. She will spend a month in Rome with a host family and their daughter will spend a month in D.C with Tess’s family. Sounds like a dream come true until Tess sees the host family’s daughter holding a knife over Tess’s sleeping parents on a video chat!
The family then tells Tess that she must follow everything they say or her parents will be killed. They take away all her belongings: passport, credit cards, phone. They give her a fake passport which says she is illegal in the country and bug her room, purse, and other items. They see everything. They hear everything. They are always watching and knows where she is at all times. They have people everywhere watching her as well. Tess is in between a rock and a hard place as she is forced to commit various crimes. Will Tess be able to save herself and her family?
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review.
April 29, 2022
lmk when it’s close enough to the pub date where I can say how bad this was
May 4, 2022
Master middle-grade puzzler Jody Feldman tackles YA in this twisty mystery thriller. High school student Tess Allesandro can hardly believe it when she is accepted into a competitive exchange program that sends her to Rome despite her shaky Italian. Tess soon finds that her host family, the Rossis, has its own agenda. They seize her passport, phone, and ID and threaten to murder her parents if she doesn't carry out a series of seemingly-random thefts. There's no one Tess can trust, not even her teachers or fellow students. Gradually, Tess begins to realize that she was chosen for a reason, and that her family harbors secrets that she was never privy to. If Tess doesn't stay one step ahead of the Rossis, she won't survive the summer.
August 3, 2022
this book had me sweating near the end LMAO
very much uncharted + a good girls guide to murder vibes
very much uncharted + a good girls guide to murder vibes
March 12, 2023
the way this book is written- the dialogue, the antagonists, even the plot- seems like something i would have picked up in the seventh grade and would have LOVED. I read this at 27 years of life and it was not the vibe.
to put it honestly, i just didn’t care. it was never that deep. maybe just call the cops???? like relax and go to the embassy????? ITS NOT THAT DEEP!!!!!
to put it honestly, i just didn’t care. it was never that deep. maybe just call the cops???? like relax and go to the embassy????? ITS NOT THAT DEEP!!!!!
August 13, 2024
This book put me in a reading rut. Took me almost 3 weeks to finish. It was so boring and I laughed out loud multiple times at how poorly the dialogue was written and how unrealistic some of the subplots were.
March 28, 2022
loved the concept but the presentation wasn't for me. at some point i got confused and didn't understand the huge reveal? it was interesting though and i enjoyed the setting.
December 7, 2022
Verdict: This mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning who you can trust, and rooting for Tess to stop the bad guys.
April 9, 2023
3.5! ⭐️
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February 20, 2025yeah I DNF'd this at like 15%, there was nothing giving really
December 23, 2025
Imagine this: you're selected to go to Rome on an exchange program and live there for the summer. You've always wanted to go - your family is originally from there, after all - but...when you arrive, it's not exactly how you imagined. This is the premise of this story.
Chi cerca, trova (whoever searches, finds)
Tess Alessandro is our MC, and she switches places with a girl named Sofia. One day, Tess wakes up in the middle of the night and heads downstairs... to find that Sofia has a knife to her parent's throats, and that she (Tess) must do anything she gets told to do to save her parents. Her host family, the Rossis, have taken her passport, phone, credit card, etc, so she has no choice but to comply.
The romance was nice. Tess and Devin make a cute couple, and I especially appreciated that the romance was clean (other than a few kisses). The book has a bunch of talk about crushes and stuff - for example, one character, Bright, has a crush on Devin and wants to be with him, while another side character has a crush on Bright and wants to be with her. Of course, this is normal in any younger YA book. The language was pretty clean, compared to some other YA books I've read. The main character uses sh!t a couple of times, and she calls herself her host family's b!tch (very bitterly).
Tess handles her summer pretty well, but I didn't feel like the stakes were high enough. Her parents were *this* close to getting killed, but I didn't care that much; I needed more tension. The book is marketed as horror, but it read more like a fun mystery novel. She was well treated by the Rossis, and the max they did was have a camera in her room, bug her bag so they can hear everything, listen to her calls, and read her texts. There was also 'do whatever we say or we will kill everyone you care about', but...why couldn't she just have left her bag somewhere, go to a police station, then say she forgot it? She did that once by saying she 'took a nap'. She couldn't have just gone to the police? I would've appreciated more brutality from the Rossis part (which seems really weird to write).
One of my bigger complaints in how easily everything came together, and the fact that 20-30 pages were wasted at the beginning of the book. At the beginning, she and her host family go around on a tour of Rome. I can understand why the author did this - to show the setting, to make the family seem more 'normal' - but that could've been trimmed down quite a bit. Whenever she figured something out, it would be right. It was just...too easy. There were a couple of plot twists, such as why she, of all people, was chosen to be part of the program, but it wasn't enough considering it's a horror/mystery novel.
I didn't really like how we didn't see Tess's whole thought process; she would say she had an idea, or suspects something, but we don't find out what. It felt half-baked in that sense. While I can *sort of* understand why this was done, I didn't appreciate it. I want to KNOW what Tess thinks, not suspect it.
Some of the side characters were introduced and barely used. For example, Bright. She's supposedly part of Tess's friend group, but we only see her in a couple of scenes, and she's used as a plot device, if you get what I mean. Tess was very sarcastic and fun to read about, but Devin was...basic. He has a rich family, but he's basic. I loved that he helped Tess, but...
My final complaint is this: I don't know what age this book was aimed towards. The MC's are older, and the plot seems more sophisticated, which makes me think it was aimed towards an older audience. However, the writing style and the way the characters speak makes me think more middle grade. I don't know what to think; I'd say younger YA.
Although I complained a lot, I still enjoyed this read. I would recommend it, but only to a select age group. On my rec. system (which you can view on my profile), I would say this is a recommended (Yes, read this. It wasn't AWESOME, but it really wasn't that bad. I had a few of problems with it, but those could be overlooked.)
**Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy for me to read and review!**
Chi cerca, trova (whoever searches, finds)
Tess Alessandro is our MC, and she switches places with a girl named Sofia. One day, Tess wakes up in the middle of the night and heads downstairs... to find that Sofia has a knife to her parent's throats, and that she (Tess) must do anything she gets told to do to save her parents. Her host family, the Rossis, have taken her passport, phone, credit card, etc, so she has no choice but to comply.
The romance was nice. Tess and Devin make a cute couple, and I especially appreciated that the romance was clean (other than a few kisses). The book has a bunch of talk about crushes and stuff - for example, one character, Bright, has a crush on Devin and wants to be with him, while another side character has a crush on Bright and wants to be with her. Of course, this is normal in any younger YA book. The language was pretty clean, compared to some other YA books I've read. The main character uses sh!t a couple of times, and she calls herself her host family's b!tch (very bitterly).
Tess handles her summer pretty well, but I didn't feel like the stakes were high enough. Her parents were *this* close to getting killed, but I didn't care that much; I needed more tension. The book is marketed as horror, but it read more like a fun mystery novel. She was well treated by the Rossis, and the max they did was have a camera in her room, bug her bag so they can hear everything, listen to her calls, and read her texts. There was also 'do whatever we say or we will kill everyone you care about', but...why couldn't she just have left her bag somewhere, go to a police station, then say she forgot it? She did that once by saying she 'took a nap'. She couldn't have just gone to the police? I would've appreciated more brutality from the Rossis part (which seems really weird to write).
One of my bigger complaints in how easily everything came together, and the fact that 20-30 pages were wasted at the beginning of the book. At the beginning, she and her host family go around on a tour of Rome. I can understand why the author did this - to show the setting, to make the family seem more 'normal' - but that could've been trimmed down quite a bit. Whenever she figured something out, it would be right. It was just...too easy. There were a couple of plot twists, such as why she, of all people, was chosen to be part of the program, but it wasn't enough considering it's a horror/mystery novel.
I didn't really like how we didn't see Tess's whole thought process; she would say she had an idea, or suspects something, but we don't find out what. It felt half-baked in that sense. While I can *sort of* understand why this was done, I didn't appreciate it. I want to KNOW what Tess thinks, not suspect it.
Some of the side characters were introduced and barely used. For example, Bright. She's supposedly part of Tess's friend group, but we only see her in a couple of scenes, and she's used as a plot device, if you get what I mean. Tess was very sarcastic and fun to read about, but Devin was...basic. He has a rich family, but he's basic. I loved that he helped Tess, but...
My final complaint is this: I don't know what age this book was aimed towards. The MC's are older, and the plot seems more sophisticated, which makes me think it was aimed towards an older audience. However, the writing style and the way the characters speak makes me think more middle grade. I don't know what to think; I'd say younger YA.
Although I complained a lot, I still enjoyed this read. I would recommend it, but only to a select age group. On my rec. system (which you can view on my profile), I would say this is a recommended (Yes, read this. It wasn't AWESOME, but it really wasn't that bad. I had a few of problems with it, but those could be overlooked.)
**Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy for me to read and review!**
March 21, 2023
I picked this book up originally because I found the concept to be really interesting: a young girl travels to Rome through a student exchange program only to find out her host family is not what they seem, and her parents’ lives are in danger. Who wouldn’t want to read that?
Through a whirlwind of trying to be a good thief to save your parents and yourself while maintaining a normal life with the other exchange students, this book was wonderfully put together and I really enjoyed the suspense.
Through a whirlwind of trying to be a good thief to save your parents and yourself while maintaining a normal life with the other exchange students, this book was wonderfully put together and I really enjoyed the suspense.
July 6, 2022
Tess Alessandro has been selected to participate in an exclusive student exchange program in Rome. She is delighted to finally be able to participate in the culture, sights, and food of Italy. Her host parents seem very likable, though they don’t speak English well, and Sophia’s Italian is not up to par. Tess’s parents are very happy to host Sophia as their exchange student and Tess’s counterpart. In the morning, however, Tess’s host parents insist that she join them for a FaceTime video call, where she sees Sophia standing over her sleeping parents, holding a knife. She is told by the host family that as long as she does everything they tell her to do, Sophia will not murder her parents. However, they take away her money, passport, and credit card so that she is unable to leave the country, go to the police, or tell anyone about their secret arrangement, and they have hidden cameras, trackers, and microphones picking up her every move. They can also see every message and hear any call coming in or going out on her cell phone. She does everything she’s told for the safety of her parents, but must also figure some way out of this arrangement; but who can she trust with her own and her parents’ lives when it seems that just about everyone she encounters is involved?
“No Way Home” paints a thrilling psychological picture and is compulsively readable right from page one. I was hooked immediately by the descriptions of Rome and all things Italian, and glued to the pages after Tess is shown the knife that Sophia wields over her sleeping parents. It’s dynamic, exciting, and witty, and Tess as the female protagonist is enthralling.. The vivid descriptions along with the smartly-written prose make readers feel as though they are right alongside the characters, watching their every move. The tension is palpable throughout the book, and it continues to build until the reveal, and it most definitely has something for every person who is a fan of psychological thrillers. I believe the ending is fitting and gives me closure, while also leaving the door open just a crack for a possible sequel? I hope that it’s not just wishful thinking on my part and that a sequel will become reality!
I’d like to thank NetGalley, Sourcebooks Fire, and Jody Feldman for the ability to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
“No Way Home” paints a thrilling psychological picture and is compulsively readable right from page one. I was hooked immediately by the descriptions of Rome and all things Italian, and glued to the pages after Tess is shown the knife that Sophia wields over her sleeping parents. It’s dynamic, exciting, and witty, and Tess as the female protagonist is enthralling.. The vivid descriptions along with the smartly-written prose make readers feel as though they are right alongside the characters, watching their every move. The tension is palpable throughout the book, and it continues to build until the reveal, and it most definitely has something for every person who is a fan of psychological thrillers. I believe the ending is fitting and gives me closure, while also leaving the door open just a crack for a possible sequel? I hope that it’s not just wishful thinking on my part and that a sequel will become reality!
I’d like to thank NetGalley, Sourcebooks Fire, and Jody Feldman for the ability to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 30, 2022
The premise of this book was exciting and gave me true crime vibes. And it was a fun read that kept my attention!
But―I expected more tension and stakes. While the premise led us to believe this book would be very high stakes and dark, it ends up more like a fun investigating adventure that reads like a young YA. Despite the threat of Tess' parents getting killed, I just didn't feel the danger enough.
I liked the puzzles aspect of it, but I also think it was all a bit convenient. Tess would say she has an idea, or she suspects something but never tells the reader what things, so that felt a bit like cheating storytelling-wise. I also feel like she solves everything fast and I lacked some more conflict that would prevent Tess from reaching her goal and put everything more at risk.
That said, I did like the unexpected turn it took despite a lack of twists. The characters were likeable, I enjoyed the Italy settings, and it was a quick read with lots of action.
⭐2.5
*Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review*
But―I expected more tension and stakes. While the premise led us to believe this book would be very high stakes and dark, it ends up more like a fun investigating adventure that reads like a young YA. Despite the threat of Tess' parents getting killed, I just didn't feel the danger enough.
I liked the puzzles aspect of it, but I also think it was all a bit convenient. Tess would say she has an idea, or she suspects something but never tells the reader what things, so that felt a bit like cheating storytelling-wise. I also feel like she solves everything fast and I lacked some more conflict that would prevent Tess from reaching her goal and put everything more at risk.
That said, I did like the unexpected turn it took despite a lack of twists. The characters were likeable, I enjoyed the Italy settings, and it was a quick read with lots of action.
⭐2.5
*Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review*
July 6, 2022
This was.... a book. I don't like the stylistic choices but it was fine as a book.
September 27, 2022
This was such an amazing book!!! So intense and I really didn’t see the ending coming!
August 24, 2022
Her parents' lives are at stake and she can only do so much across international waters...
Tess is stoked to be chosen for the summer exchange program in Rome. Sofia will stay with Tess' family in the United States, while Tess is off exploring the beautiful sights of Rome and tasting the authentic food, which has always been a dream of hers. The biggest obstacle she faces is the language barrier, with her host parents barely speaking any English, but they seem cool enough. Or so she thinks... One night Tess discovers her host parents on a video chat with Sofia, and to her horror, Sofia is holding a knife over her parents while they sleep. If she wants her parents to live, she will do exactly as they say. Without her credit cards, passport, or phone, Tess must successfully commit a series of crimes that all add up to a bigger plan. Will she find a way to outsmart these criminals or will Tess and everyone she loves wind up dead?
This was an unputdownable YA thriller! I flew through this, dying to solve each piece of the puzzle alongside Tess. No Way Home is jam-packed with twists and turns, I was impressed that the author left not a single thing unanswered. This is a definite must-read; It's so fun and nerve-wracking. Add this one to your TBR!
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and Edelweiss+. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Tess is stoked to be chosen for the summer exchange program in Rome. Sofia will stay with Tess' family in the United States, while Tess is off exploring the beautiful sights of Rome and tasting the authentic food, which has always been a dream of hers. The biggest obstacle she faces is the language barrier, with her host parents barely speaking any English, but they seem cool enough. Or so she thinks... One night Tess discovers her host parents on a video chat with Sofia, and to her horror, Sofia is holding a knife over her parents while they sleep. If she wants her parents to live, she will do exactly as they say. Without her credit cards, passport, or phone, Tess must successfully commit a series of crimes that all add up to a bigger plan. Will she find a way to outsmart these criminals or will Tess and everyone she loves wind up dead?
This was an unputdownable YA thriller! I flew through this, dying to solve each piece of the puzzle alongside Tess. No Way Home is jam-packed with twists and turns, I was impressed that the author left not a single thing unanswered. This is a definite must-read; It's so fun and nerve-wracking. Add this one to your TBR!
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and Edelweiss+. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
March 28, 2024
One good thing about being stuck in the hospital is that I was able to finish this book.
Tess gets held hostage by her host family in Italy and threatening her parents and friends back home if she doesn't follow their orders.
There was way more to the story than just all that too. There's puzzles and ciphers and following map coordinates to ruins. It takes Tess all over Rome and Italy. There were a few things that made me raise a brow every now and again, but it was incredibly enjoyable and entertaining. This was also this author's first book, so I do wonder what else she'll come up with.
One thing that was a little questionable though ... was how easily she got out of her problems. Like, that part felt a little too juvenile, but it's easy to overlook once you get to the final page.
This was a very simple read, not too time consuming and I'd recommend it as a great book to pull out of a reading slump or for anyone who wants to get into reading and can't decide where to start.
Tess gets held hostage by her host family in Italy and threatening her parents and friends back home if she doesn't follow their orders.
There was way more to the story than just all that too. There's puzzles and ciphers and following map coordinates to ruins. It takes Tess all over Rome and Italy. There were a few things that made me raise a brow every now and again, but it was incredibly enjoyable and entertaining. This was also this author's first book, so I do wonder what else she'll come up with.
One thing that was a little questionable though ... was how easily she got out of her problems. Like, that part felt a little too juvenile, but it's easy to overlook once you get to the final page.
This was a very simple read, not too time consuming and I'd recommend it as a great book to pull out of a reading slump or for anyone who wants to get into reading and can't decide where to start.
February 13, 2022
I downloaded a bunch of e-arcs to read on my Kindle, and chose this one at random. I thought I was reading a contemporary fiction book about a girl who travels to Italy, maybe meets a cute guy and falls in love. I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE WRONG!!!
Everything starts out happily and I liked getting to know Tess and her friend Carly and hear about how she was unprepared to converse in Italian. Then I liked hearing how her host family dragged her all around Rome, and I was picturing all the sites she visited and remembered being there just before Covid shut the world down.
AND THEN--BOOM! Everything changed with one simple sentence and I was off on a crazy life-and-death mystery! Young adult readers will love rooting for Tess and her friends as they try taking down an international crime ring.
Everything starts out happily and I liked getting to know Tess and her friend Carly and hear about how she was unprepared to converse in Italian. Then I liked hearing how her host family dragged her all around Rome, and I was picturing all the sites she visited and remembered being there just before Covid shut the world down.
AND THEN--BOOM! Everything changed with one simple sentence and I was off on a crazy life-and-death mystery! Young adult readers will love rooting for Tess and her friends as they try taking down an international crime ring.
December 16, 2025
Content warnings: violence, drugging, kidnapping, emotional abuse
I wanted to love this because the idea of doing an international exchange only to have your host family turn on you overnight is a fantastic concept for a thriller. Unfortunately, the whole premise ultimately kind of made no sense and the logistics of the whole thing were just plain silly and not in a good way. It took me far longer to read this than it should have, the characters were kind of mid, and it has definitely proved to be more than a little forgettable in the two months since I actually finished it.
I wanted to love this because the idea of doing an international exchange only to have your host family turn on you overnight is a fantastic concept for a thriller. Unfortunately, the whole premise ultimately kind of made no sense and the logistics of the whole thing were just plain silly and not in a good way. It took me far longer to read this than it should have, the characters were kind of mid, and it has definitely proved to be more than a little forgettable in the two months since I actually finished it.
March 9, 2022
I've read so many four and five star books from Sourcebooks Fire that I was expecting the same again. But sadly for me this just squeezes in at 3 stars. With a storyline involving the threat of death to the main character's parents, this should have been tense and full of suspense, but I just wasn't feeling it. It didn't help that the first 30 pages or so led the reader on a scenic tour of Italy rather than getting into the plot.
I was also confused as to who the audience of the book was. The plot felt like teen but the telling of the story felt like middle school. I think it would have made more sense if the characters were a bit younger and they were solving a mystery which did not rely on saving anyone's life.
I received this arc from netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
I was also confused as to who the audience of the book was. The plot felt like teen but the telling of the story felt like middle school. I think it would have made more sense if the characters were a bit younger and they were solving a mystery which did not rely on saving anyone's life.
I received this arc from netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
March 12, 2024
This book had an interesting premise and I was excited to begin it. However, it was a little too chaotic and confusing at some points, yet felt fairly slow, and the threatening aspect simply didn’t do it for me. While definitely an okay book, it was a little boring and I found myself skimming through it to get to the end.
October 15, 2022
In theory, this book has a very promising plot, but I really feel like it just missed the mark. The storyline was ok and I enjoyed the characters, but again, nothing really makes it stand out. When I read a thriller, I’m expecting the unexpected, yet there was really nothing shocking that came about.
June 22, 2024
Why was this random book so good???? I loved the story and the characters-very intriguing, fast-paced, a little mix of all the genres.
The ending was very predictable but still liked it. Tbh wouldn’t mind a sequel about Tess and Devin finding the rest of the family and the artwork.
The ending was very predictable but still liked it. Tbh wouldn’t mind a sequel about Tess and Devin finding the rest of the family and the artwork.
July 5, 2022
The premise was intriguing, the setting interesting, Italy but overall this one didn't work for me
January 4, 2023
There are things I like about this book and don’t like. And like most reviews, I feel like this book was ok.
I like YA Mystery/Thriller books where there is suspense but this book just didn’t really have that. Don’t get me wrong the book was still good and I LOVED the whole premise of it, but I feel there could’ve been something else to make it more interesting if that makes sense.
I like YA Mystery/Thriller books where there is suspense but this book just didn’t really have that. Don’t get me wrong the book was still good and I LOVED the whole premise of it, but I feel there could’ve been something else to make it more interesting if that makes sense.
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September 25, 2023DNF @ 60 %
i think i'm going into a reading slump. the premise sounded so interesting, and i think it's me, not the book.
i think i'm going into a reading slump. the premise sounded so interesting, and i think it's me, not the book.
May 11, 2024
I loved this book!!! Such a great mystery/thriller set in Rome. Definitely recommend!
February 16, 2023
A great premise, if a bit overdone. A foreign exchange student gets caught up in a criminal conspiracy where she must take them down alone. Feldman blends mystery, intrigue, and even a little romance into a book that I couldn't stop reading.
July 16, 2022
I received a copy from the publisher through Netgalley, all thoughts are my own.
3.75 stars- I enjoyed this book, but parts were predictable, I guessed what "the chalice" was about 1/3 of the way through the book. Also, why do all mysteries now seem to leave it open for a sequel? I did like the characters and most of the ending. Overall it was a good book.
3.75 stars- I enjoyed this book, but parts were predictable, I guessed what "the chalice" was about 1/3 of the way through the book. Also, why do all mysteries now seem to leave it open for a sequel? I did like the characters and most of the ending. Overall it was a good book.
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