Heartbreak Bay

That authors note made me tear up! I was so sad to hear about Rachel Caine, she is such a talented writer and the themes she explores in this series are just so, so good.

I really thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was really good and I have enjoyed every new direction this series has taken. I don't usually love procedurals but this had such a good mix of procedural and thriller that is was just perfect. I also really appreciated that we didn't get POVs of Lanny/Connor in this one but instead got a new adult POV. I appreciated that and it really made me enjoy it more. The only thing that knocked it down a star was one specific plotline that required a bit too much of suspension of belief for me (having to do with Sam) but otherwise I really enjoyed it.

Seeing Sam and the kids fully accept each other as father and children was also SO precious. The focus on the romance shifted and this was basically fully a mystery which I honestly also liked better. This book was fast paced and fun but also makes you really think about deeper topics and theme.

Coming out soon so please do pick it up! Who wouldn't want to own this gorgeous cover?

I read a review roughly saying ‘We love you Gwen but please stop going to Childkiller River etc' and they can't be more correct. It has the same feel of the other books but at this point, she needs to calm down and take a break. It's not every day put yourself in more danger. Pick a new career, change your name again. Enough man.

P.S
For some reason, the climax of this book reminded me of The Hunger Games. DO NOT read this expecting that, I think it just shows how much that book is imbedded in me.

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EDIT:
I just found out that the author died. This book was published posthumously, and I can't help but think that this was a great book for her to finish an amazing literary career with. I have enjoyed many books from Rachel Caine, and she will be missed amongst her bookish fans. Rest In Peace x

What an end to this series!! As a mom, I could not imagine the things Gwen and her children have gone through, and then just when they finally find some semblance of normalcy, it's ripped away and all the old terror and fears are front and center once again.

This was heart-pounding and fast-paced through almost the entirety of the book. I enjoy crime fiction and especially ones involving serial killers. Even though you can figure out early on who the bad guy is in this one, it's still enjoyable and has a way of making you lose track of time.

This is a series I definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys crime fiction and thrillers.

I loved this author's style from the very first book in this series and she instantly became a favorite. I put off reading Heartbreak Bay because I knew this was the final book, and knew also that the author has passed on. The author's note at the end is worth reading ❤️❤️