Beach Thriller: A Novel

Beach Thriller had a promising premise, but the execution did not fully work for me. The writing often felt choppy & awkward, which made the novel harder to get into. The pacing was also slow at times, and the story lacked a smooth flow. I also found the shift in narration distracting, especially since Jade’s chapters were written in the first person while Holly’s were in the third person. Another challenge for me was the cast of characters. For a thriller, there was a lack of suspense.

I read this before heading to the beach, and I’m glad I didn’t wait! Having loved Jamie Day’s previous work, my expectations were high, and this thriller delivered. It was a total guessing game full of building tension and secrets. While the beginning felt like an info-dump and the final explanations felt more told than experienced, the shocking revelations and twists kept me hooked. An entertaining page-turner from an author who remains an automatic read for me.

There is a lot happening in this newest book by Jamie Day, almost too much, I found myself a little confused in places. This is a busy but interesting read, with many subplots and unexpected connections. Throughly enjoyable, once the twists are revealed. Definitely an addition to your TBR list.