I listen to podcasts so I like them being added in books. Especially when I’m listening to the audiobook – then it’s like a double feature or something 😄. I enjoy them (podcasts being added in) because they introduce another way to approach the plot, maybe introduce a character or two (though they’re more likely to be side or supporting than main character). Plus they’re also a part of the mixed media format and I do love that. I’m glad that I”m getting more into the mystery and thriller genres because they usually tend to have the mixed media format in it.

I had notes all over my Kindle because, as usual, I was making up theories and trying to figure out the mystery before Piper did. I did not figure out the entire mystery, which is interesting because usually I do so it’s good of a book to do that! I can’t figure out if I like it when I figure out the mystery before it’s revealed to us or if the mystery catches me off guard. I think I’m very much 50-50 on this and also I think it depends on the writing and if the plot twist still manages to wow me even if know I’ve guessed it.

I was pleased with the fast pace – I think that’s why I had such an easy time racing through this. I didn’t have to struggle with a slow pace, which meant I wasn’t bored either. Which is exactly what you want with a mystery/thriller book – you want the pacing to be fast or at least medium to keep you interested all the way through.

I liked Piper right from the start. It didn’t take me long to like her tenacity and drive to help. To solve this mystery of this high school girl that while people remembered her; no one wanted to solve her case. To look beyond what clues were already presented and what was really the true. What started out as a school project (the true crime podcast) turned into something much more as she discovered more of the mystery and herself too.

I know we get a glimpse of what she does after she solves the mystery but my hope is that she tackles another unsolved case somewhere in her future. Or that whatever she pursues will be because she’s passionate about it.

I will admit, it took a me a bit to like Jonas. I think it’s because I immediately liked Piper so when he was a bit cold to her at first I was cold to him 😄. But as he started being nicer to Piper then I started to like him more. Like I said, I cared a lot about it so I was defensive about her 😂.