Rachel Caine

Bitter Falls

Denaiir

I enjoyed Bitter Falls way more than its predecessor, Wolfhunter River, since I now know that the series is not about Melvin Royal anymore. Wolfhunter River disappointed me because it was less strong, but mostly because I thought the Melvin story was a trilogy and so I was waiting for a twist the whole time. In retrospect, if I had bothered checking that it was a series continuing with the background story of Gwen, but a completely new plot, I would have enjoyed it more.

This one is nothing like the first two novels in the series, it doesn't pack such a powerful punch, but it is still a good gripping thriller. The writing is flawless and there is a ton of action. People get killed left and right, there's betrayal, violence, treason, it's exactly how I like my books.

The problem is that I can't believe that all these horrible things would happen to the same family, or that the kids would still make all these mistakes and not understand the consequences. But on the other hand, they've been dealt a shitty hand and it seems believable that they would keep being dragged into shady situations. I still really enjoy witnessing the growth of the family, the fact that we had chapters from each of the characters' point of views (Gwen, Sam, Lanny and Connor) was well-done, there was a good balance and the characters are definitely growing on me. 

I'm looking forward to Heartbreak Bay next year!

Lara Engle

This series is dramatic, fast-paced, and sometimes over-the-top. It's always entertaining. Four books in, the characters are feeling like old friends. Give it a try if you like crime thrillers that don't make you think too hard and deliver satisfying endings.

TYLER

Salwa Mohamed

Great comeback after the slow paced Wolfhunter River.

Shannon Lamoree

I absolutely love Rachel Caine and the Stillhouse Lake series. This is the 4th book in that series. Book 3, Wolfhunter River was slightly difficult to get through, but this one was much more action packed. I love seeing the development of all he characters, especially Gwen. I feel some relationship development took unnecessary leaps and that the series has run its course. Overall though I highly recommend this book. 
Thank you NetGalley for my gifted copy of Bitter Falls. All opinions are my own.

Melea Mullican

As always the Stillhouse Lake books are a wild ride. I always know Gwen and her family are going into something crazy. The main thing I like about these books isn't the action, its the characters. They are real, raw, and have great development. The actual plot, while entertaining, can be a bit over the top. I still enjoy them, but they definitely require suspension of belief. Overall, I really enjoyed this addition, and can't wait for the next one.

Southern Today Gone Tomorrow

Written by Rachel Caine this is the 4th book in her Stillhouse Lake series, following Gwen and her family as they navigate through moving beyond her ex-husband’s killer past.

First, I love Rachel Caine’s writing, absolutely love it. But, somehow, she made this novel even darker than her last. I believe a bit of time has passed between this novel and Wolfhunter River and the kids are a bit older than they were in that book. And this book goes off with a bang, literally. And, somehow, is even darker than the last book.

Like, I struggled with reading this, not because of the writing, but because it was a lot. There is a cult and kidnapping involved in this one. Which, now that I think about it, probably does put it on par with the 3rd book. But, still.

It was a lot.

But, if you have read the other 3 books, I think this one is still worth the read. If you are wanting a happy book, please, look elsewhere. Anywhere else.

Randy Robbins

This was my favorite story of the series. However, I felt that character development stalled a little in this one.

Rachel Schommer

By this point in the series I'm emotionally invested in each character. This book pulled at my heartstrings while simultaneously keeping me flipping pages ravenously. The story line, and the action is excellent. The ending...oh, the ending 😊 This is by far my favorite book of this series, closely followed by #1.

Bitter Falls

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