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Not my usual genre. But I happened across an Audible sample (which I also never use lol) — and I was immediately hooked! I’m not going to offer a “jacket cover” description, nor book report, as some reviewers are apt to do (spoilers are no fun!). I will share, however, that this author’s world building is superb. Rich in detail - most especially regarding scents and somatic perception (“you’re really there with the characters,” outside, feeling half blinded by the major thunderstorm in the middle of the night, sopping wet hair in your eyes, the rumble of thunder & bright flashes of lightening, feet and ankles freezing as you’re standing in rushing run-off water in the winter ….). Add in the fact that the author’s a skilled wordsmith — so abject panic and confusion is woven into, or is perhaps placed at the core, of the example scenario above. Thus, you are along for the ride, emotionally on this level - with the character(s) as well. Character building - spot on. We know who these people are. Their histories and goals. What they are all about. Umm… errr…. Until we don’t. …. ;) Although — it did just occur to me. I have a pretty clear image, from the author’s writing, of what all the main players and most minor characters look like. But for some reason - the central character, Brooke, as well as her son - I really don’t have much of a picture in mind. Other than Brooke’s, “silky dark hair.” So! Either this was a total oversight by ME while reading (95% probability lol), or these two were not crafted as strongly as the rest — image wise. If so, it could be because Brooke is the one “looking out” at everyone else. Though, that’s still no excuse. Evvveerryyoonneeee talks about the amazing, “twists and turns,” in stories. Yet all too often, when you read the pedestaled books yourself, you find the promises to be more like one big “elbow” instead. Or “a” twist. Yk? When reading The Inmate - about 65% of the way through, I had to go back and read through the beginning a...
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