booksbydorothea: REVIEW - I Would Die for You (eARC/eBOOK)

I Would Die for You by Sandie Jones (eARC/eBOOK)

OVERVIEW

So, I tried a book out of my comfort zone - a mystery thriller. I will stay with historical and contemporary fiction from now on.

This is the first book by Sandie Jones that I have read. It was just okay and was like reading a book that could be compared to cotton candy. Tastes good, but no depth.

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual situations, rape, alcohol abuse, drug usage, mental health issues, strong language

OVERALL REVIEW: 3.0 stars

Writing: 2.5 stars

The writing was okay. But at times, some of the dialogue was overwrought, melodramatic, and unrealistic.

Character development: 3.0 stars

The main characters are Nicole (the older sister), Cassie (the younger sister), and Ben (a famous rock star).

The secondary characters are John (the sisters' father), Gigi (the sisters' mother), and Amelia (Cassie's friend).

The tertiary characters are the band "Secret Oktober", Zoe (a mysterious character), and Nicole's family.

Unfortunately, the only character that I liked was Hannah, Nicole's daughter.

Storyline: 3.0 stars

The basic premise was about two sisters and a major rock star in London in 1986 London. Chaos ensues and then both timelines become unhinged and unreal. For a somewhat interesting thriller, it fizzled at the end with a lackluster ending.

The main locations were: Los Angeles, San Diego, and London

Note, that I am purposely vague about the storyline to avoid giving away the big plot twists.

Memorable/Informative: 3.0 stars

The London rock scene in 1986 must have been as crazy as it was in Hollywood.

Book cover: 3.0 stars

Awful!

Book title: 4.0 stars

On point

Lukewarm recommend

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I Would Die for You by Sandie Jones

347 pages