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Really easy read and so far the story line is great.

So far a good read for teens. I think I know how the book will end but we will see by the end of the book to see if things plan out like I think.

So I’m the kind of reader that needs to be pulled in by the writer. How a story develops is why I continue to read. It’s only page 4 and I feel myself re-reading the same paragraphs. I completely understand that this story’s setting is in a time where they spoke “very country”. Shorting words or accents. I hoping it reads a little easier as the book continues.

So far I feel as though there is a bias on the author’s end about this ADHD diagnosis. I feel so far his examples give a vision of what he means that ADHD doesn’t exist; moreover just other conditions that are overlooked and given the band aid (ADHD diagnosis) to medicate people complaining of things like depression, fatigue and loss of concentration. I’m on the fence about how the book is written.

I put this book down for so long and just picked it back up to see how it ends. So far I’m on Chapter 10. Maddie is turning out to be a great character in the book although some of her interactions with Officer Ramierez to be a bit tacky but still enough parts of action in the book to keep you reading. Let’s see what happens next..

Illustration is gorgeous! Hands down a fan of the old school animated hand drawn like illustrations. Rather than the more automated or geometrical like illustrations. I have also found 2-3 typos I the 63 pages I’ve read. I find that funny because books go thru so many proof reads & I can always find at least one.

I have to abandon some critic depending on if this is a child/teen book. Which means I may not be as critical as well. I wasn’t a big fan of the way Taloa grabs their neck & basically drowns them so they can have “The Sight”. If this is a child’s book that’s a bit extreme. Teen novel I’ll accept. The father being so aggressive to Nick; yet Laurie is off Scott free. I have parenting issues w/ this book!

I CANT STAND writers that write about a strong women yet is weak when it comes to sexual encounters with the male lead. Or she can’t think or the part where she is sitting there thinking if Luc butt! REALLY? This book is literally like 500 billion other books are written! I had such high hopes but I’m losing faith that she can turn this around! Let’s see!

For a book that’s is supposedly not religious; it has COUNTLESS references to God & religion. I don’t agree with this book as a whole. Although I’m almost done with it & I’m reading it slowly due to how it’s written. I agree with some things but definitely not all!

This book although I can see the point (I’m not being very impeccable with my words right now) but overdoes it with the metaphors & analogies. It does too touch of it for you to truly connect. Although these “agreements” can be applied in a persons life if they sift through words like “black magic” & “spells”; But I feel he applies it in a way without taking into account how a person has lived their lives.

I feel as though this is Common Sense for DUMMIES; however written in a way only intellectuals would fully understand.

This book is so I cant find the proper word for confusing & contracting & stupid in just one form! (Wait for the review)

I’ve read these books before & never realized how amazing their little business was!

Seems like this is the beginning of the end! Byron is obviously different from Mark & much more mature in is actions & choices! Looks like he’s starting to see they are a little too different lately

What I find eye opening in this story so far is how young these characters are (assumes to be in their teens 16-17) & they are fighting, drinking beer & smoking cigarettes! No adults are being mentioned so far as giving structure or discipline. It’s like they do what they want when they want. If that’s how it was back then I can see now why things are they the way they are now in society!

It’s a bond that seems unbreakable so far! Mark & Byron have a brother bond that has seen many different trials in the short life they have lived! Cathy new love interest in Byron’s life & Mark just got a bottle to the head from a fight that had nothing to do with him. So far okay read!

I’m still trying to figure out how the reader is supposed to know certain things. Like the reason Luc is even investigating Maryse? When was that explained. I’m the type of reader that would like to know why something is happening so I can follow the plot properly! Her writing style is one I’m not enjoying too much as of now.

I’m finding the author way of introducing characters is confusing. I wasn’t fond of how Luc Legeune was introduced or Maryse’s cat was brought into the story. There is a lot of guess work. If I hadn’t read the description of the book before hand I wouldn’t know she was a scientist. That’s never clearly said. Or who Luc clearly is & what are his motives! It’s like the story has holes in it.

The hat this names in this book. It’s just so overly thought out.

.... meh!

This story is ridiculously predictable! Wow! The blonde nemesis that repeats the same statistical “you must be the murder” comment once already said in the story earlier on. Damn I really had hopes for this book! 🤦🏽‍♀️

On Chapter 7 & I’m surprised that’s Noreen even has her license. It should be revoked with the way Bates describes her driving skills! I’m also shocked the author chose to describe Missy so calmly in the car & talking about Tyler like Noreen wasn’t driving like a lunatic!

Honestly I’m confused as to why the authors focus is so much on Missy’s weight! What does her self image issues have to do with the mystery! It definitely ales away from the story! P.S this Tyler guy is super bipolar & amateur like with his police skills. Accusing the person who reported the crime that was still on scene... Umm okay 😒

Must admit I didn’t exactly like how the author chose to describe this book. “Can this BIG, beautiful woman catch the killer in time?” I find the word ‘BIG’ to be unnecessary. She could have used “witty, intelligent, or even determined” but BIG. Hopefully the author can make up for that untasteful description of the main character with the rest of the book.

Loved how the boy ends up tearing their roof up and starts bring them furniture. Homily was not having it; but then realized she should benefit from the situation. Gave me a laugh to read these chapters!