The Cabin

When a book with a promising synopsis disappoints you, it hurts. The Cabin was supposed to be this murder mystery but honestly even at the start, I could tell it was not going to be good. The dialogue was stilted, making me wonder how and why the teens are talking like characters in a poorly made slasher flick. Then the writing was pretty bad, too, and I was stuck reading this quasi-mystery romance (that I didn't ask for but got nevertheless; nothing makes love bloom like the idea of imminent death) that wasn't setting up a mystery as intended. There is no build up, too many red herrings (if you could call it that), too many cliches (anonymous texter much?) and too less of actual hunting for the killer. The characters - well, they weren't properly constructed either, just a bunch of cliches thrown together. The protag and her love interest were boring - she wants to see the best in this mysterious bad boy, and he is growing a heart. The police are incompetent (that one is expected for a mystery) and the lead detective idea of investigation is to seem eccentric but really just keeps accusing the suspects with "is that why you killed them". Mid-way through, I ditched my interest and speed read towards the end. Speaking of that ending, adding a twist right at the end for sake of a cliffhanger - nope, doesn't work if you haven't put in the effort to build it. Overall, this book was disappointing.

If I could give less than 1star, I would. Her characters repeat the SAME THINGS OVER AND OVER AND OVER like she has no idea where the story should go. The plot line is not only preposterous, but the writer actually contradicts the "Big Reveal" earlier in her story and seems to not remember this. It's like it was written by a 10 year old. I ONLY finished it (tediously) to give this review. I'm sure the author is a Delightful person, but EVERYONE should expect more from a storyteller than this.......

What I truely liked about this book is that it kept me on my toes always intriguing and to the point. It was like adrenaline flowing through my veins waiting for what to expect next into the story. The ending was shocking to me really! I would of never guessed that one of the friends truely killed the other friend. I love these books and now im going to continue reading them. I am trying to become an author so reading these books will give me more insight on how to become an successful author one day!