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The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly  Jackson
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I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand the plot twists were surprising and the mystery was interesting, but on the other hand the pacing was inconsistent, the character development was lacking and I didn't connect to most of the characters. The plot was interesting in the beginning, but it dragged in the middle. The pacing was inconsistent, it was very slow for most of the book and then a bit fast at the end. I didn't like Bel, she is judgmental, rude and I didn't like how she treated Ash and some of the other characters. She is also annoying and didn't think about the consequences of her actions until the end. I felt that Bel's character development was lacking, there wasn't much growth in her character or her actions. The only character I liked was Ash, he is sweet, helpful, outgoing, and funny. The romance between Bel and Ash was okay, I liked the banter but I didn't feel any chemistry between them. The ending was a bit disappointing, there were several plot twists but only one of them was surprising to me. Overall this book was okay, but the pacing was too slow, the character development was lacking and I didn't like most of the characters.
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Reading Progress

January 14, 2024 – Shelved
January 14, 2024 – Shelved as: to-read
April 16, 2024 – Started Reading
April 20, 2024 – Shelved as: young-adult
April 20, 2024 – Shelved as: mystery
April 20, 2024 – Finished Reading

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Shelley's Book Nook Slow books are the bane of my existence. lol

Fab review, Gillian. Very fair and honest. I hope you love the next one you pick up. 🤗💕


Gillian Thank you so much Shelley! 😊💕 Same. Books with slow pacing affects my enjoyment. I’m enjoying my current read so far!


message 3: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK Exactly my issues with this book! Bel annoyed me so much and she was unnecessarily rude to everyone, like we get she has abandonment issues yet it doesn't excuse her behavior. I liked Ash too. If the pacing had been better, I believe the book would come across as much more refined.


message 4: by ѱ𲹲� (new)

ѱ𲹲✨ Ahh slow books hurt me so much haha great review Gillian 💖


Gillian SK wrote: "Exactly my issues with this book! Bel annoyed me so much and she was unnecessarily rude to everyone, like we get she has abandonment issues yet it doesn't excuse her behavior. I liked Ash too. If t..."
I'm glad I'm not the only person who felt this way. Yes Bel's character bothered me and there was no character development. Ash was honestly the best character in the book. The pacing really bothered me. Yes I agree.


message 6: by Dani (new)

Dani Oh nooo, not a disappointing ending 😭


message 7: by Lilyya (new)

Lilyya ♡ awesome review Gillian ! hate slow books as well 😭


Gillian Thank you so much Meagan! 💖 Yes I agree. Slow paced books bother me.


Ҳ’s.ǴǰᲹ This was my most anticipated read, now I’m scared 😭😭


Gillian @Dani Yeah I was hoping I would enjoy it but it lacked in execution and the ending was disappointing.


Margaret M - (having a challenging time and on GR as much as I can) Totally get your points Gillian. Wonderful review 💖


Gillian Thank you so much Lilyya! 🤍 Same.


message 13: by Chris Lee (away) (new)

Chris Lee (away) Ugh! Sorry. That the book just did not have it in the pace and character department. Hopefully the next read will be great. :)


Gillian @Garci It was one of my anticipated reads too, but sadly it didn’t meet my expectations. I hope you have more luck when you read it.


message 15: by Cara (new) - rated it 5 stars

Cara Great review, lovely💓!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry this book didn't meet your expectations, onto the next😘😘!!!!!!!!!


Gillian Thank you so much Margaret! 💖


Gillian Thank you so much sweet Carol!! 💗 I hope you have better luck if you decide to read it. I’m enjoying my current read so far.


Gillian Thank you Chris. Me too. I was expecting more from the plot and the characters, but it didn’t meet my expectations. The book I read after was amazing!


Maeghan 🦋 HIATUS on & off Sorry this wasn’t a hit for you, sweets! Hope your next read meets your expectations 💗🦋


Gillian Thank you so much Cara!! 💗 Me too.


message 21: by Sabrina (new) - added it

Sabrina I've seen the same complaints from others so ive delayed reading this and it sucks seeing that you didn't enjoy it as well. I hope your next reads are better ml! 🤍 amazing review


Kavya Pandey I just completed the book. And connected with this review so much. Didn’t like the characters except Ash, no character development, a little loose at some parts. The mystery was good but I found less emotional attachment between the characters. The main character sucked in my opinion and the book was so slow paced in some parts that I didn’t feel engaged at all! I hope my next reads would be better…� A great review though!✨�


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