Love You To Death by Christina Dotson
Buckle Up! A Wild Ride with a Frustrating Heroine
I dove into this one blind and couldn’t put it down—a testament to this solid, high-octane thriller that I devoured in a single sitting! This book is a pure adrenaline shot, perfectly encapsulating the warning: choose your friends wisely.
For a debut, this was exceptional. The plot was interesting, relentless, and packed with constant tension. The author is a master of suspense, continuously raising the stakes until the narrative goes spectacularly off the rails. You genuinely feel like there’s no way out, and that level of commitment to chaos made me incredibly invested in the story.
My one major sticking point? The characters’ decision-making.
While the narrative itself was flawlessly executed, the characters occasionally felt like they were in a different book. Kayla was particularly frustrating; her stated desire to change was constantly undermined by a baffling series of terrible decisions, making her motivations hard to pin down. On the other hand, Zorie was a fascinating, unpredictable presence. A dual Point-of-View (POV) could have been the key to unlocking the necessary depth to justify both of their extreme actions.
The verdict: If you want a non-stop, gripping thriller that will keep you guessing, this is it. The plot is the real star, grabbing hold from the beginning and refusing to release its grip. While I wished for more logical motivation from the lead, the sheer excitement makes me very eager to pick up the author’s next release.
