29 Seconds

I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
DNF @ 30%

This book isn't what I thought it would be. I assumed it would be more intense and deal more with the ramifications of Sarah making the phone call. The thing is, the phone call doesn't happen until over 100 pages into the book. All that time– most of Part I is spent setting up how crummy her life is. Really, I only needed 2 maybe 3 chapters for that. I tried to persevere and hold out for what would happen after the phone call, but by that point I was bored.

Sarah whines all the time. I totally understand why, her life has some major roadblocks: her husband is gone and cheating on her and her boss is sexually harassing her, while making it impossible for her to advance in her career. Yeah, that sucks. But, she never tries to rectify it. I understand how hard sticking up for yourself is, I truly get it, which is why I waited for the phone call, waited to see how things would become intense. Unfortunately, she makes the call... and then feels guilty about it. I also couldn't see how or why this book would gain the intensity I enjoy from thrillers. So, I skimmed a bit and just became annoyed with her character some more.

To enjoy a thriller I need to be seriously hooked and invested in the characters– it is the only way I feel the intensity of the moments. Sarah just didn't pull me in or captivate me at any time. I also wasn't convinced by some of the actions by other characters. Perhaps I'm just more picky with these types of books.