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Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh
5.0
mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

I received this book in exchange for my honest thoughts, and all opinions are my own. A huge thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read and review this novel. 

Witness 8 is a gripping psychological and legal thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish. Told through multiple POVs—it gives readers an in-depth look at each character’s motivations and secrets, which I always love in a novel. The short chapters and fast pacing made it impossible to put down, and while I don’t typically like courtroom dramas, the legal scenes here were compelling and well-executed.

Mr. Christmas, a hitman with a surprising depth, quickly became one of my favorite characters, while Ruby was the one I liked the least throughout the story. The book tied up loose ends while subtly leaving room for more, making me eager to go back and start from the beginning of the series. My only minor critique is that the big twist felt like it dropped and then moved on too quickly, but overall, the story was incredibly satisfying.