The Herd: A Novel

HOT MESS! The concept of The Herd is intriguing and I hoped for its potential as a suspense hit. However, what I got instead was a convoluted hot mess. There's no engagement between the characters. I could not get drawn into their circle, into their story and as such I simply found I did not care about the characters or what happened. Then there's what happened: a lot! On and on! 2 POVs, constant backstabbing and several twists revealed. While this offers plenty attempts of enticement, it also pulls the book in every which way imaginable. Normally I'd be pleased at the action, but with the lack of connection with characters, and twists thrown in just for twists sake, this was yet another road block that stopped me from becoming fully engaged. Whenever a twist occurred, it did little to excite, or meant nothing to me at that point. I'd say I lost interest half way. But honestly, I don't think I was ever fully invested at any point.

So badly written, plot given away in the prologue even though what you know isn't 'revealed' until about halfway through the book. Lots of jumbled bits of story that seem rushed and poorly thought out.