Emma (SCR)
Written on Jul 27, 2018
Eleanor knows she died on the riverbank yet she's still walking, talking and breathing. Yes she's off her food and her sense's are quite right but she appears to still be alive in some way. I really liked Eleanor. She is by no means perfect, the girl has done some not so nice things but everyone makes mistakes. That's all part of growing up.
Kerry does an excellent job of writing this book from a teenage perspective. The tone of Eleanor and her friends is just right. While this is a book about investigating her own death there are also some good laughs in here. I especially liked the bit about romantic comedies and giving the piss.
I enjoyed the story and I found it engaging the reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is the twist, well for me it just was a bit obvious. I was shocked or surprised when it was unravelled. I was more oh yeah I saw that coming, which is a bit disappointing in a thriller. Usually I enjoy the satisfaction of being right but I didn't even have that this time, just disappointment. . Maybe I have just watched too many crime series where this sort of thing happens. I don't know. I know from other reviews that people have been shocked and surprised so its most likely me.
The concept of this book is original and unique. I don't think you will find another book out there like it and it most certainly pushes the genre boundaries. It was a very enjoyable way to spend my time and if you like YA books then definitely give this one a shot. I have only read one other book by Kerry but I hope to be making that list bigger.
