REVIEW: Evil at Heart

Title: Evil at Heart
Author: Chelsea Cain
Finished: February 7, 2010
Pages: 308
Published: 2009
Format: First Edition

The third book in Cheslea Cain’s series is just as intriguing and questionable as the others. Just when I thought I knew what was going on, something changed. I’ve learned never to trust Cain with what she says until she tells you you can … and even then, she might be lying.

This book brings us a couple months after the latest attack, with Archie in a mental facility seeking help and hiding out. His only visitors are his family and Henry – Susan keeps trying but he just won’t let her in.

When a series of murders begin to resemble Gretchen’s previous killings, everyone becomes suspicious that her pact with Archie is no longer valid. With the help of Susan, Archie begins his own quest to find Gretchen and stop her once and for all. Much like the other books, Archie continues to put himself in peril, this time risking Susan’s life as well.

I feel like a fourth book is on the rise and can’t wait to see what happens next.

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REVIEW: Sweetheart

Title: Sweetheart
Author: Chelsea Cain
Finished: January 23, 2010
Pages: 328
Published: 2008
Format:  hardback

The second book of the Gretchen Lowell series. This time around Archie finds himself searching for a killer or killers who have been targeting or dropping bodies in the forest. Still haunted by his last encounter with Gretchen and having spent a significant amount of time away from her, Archie finds himself still focusing on the first kill – Heather.

Among everything, Archie finds himself forced away from Gretchen – therefore losing any hope of finding out the truth of all the murders. When the impossible happens, Archie begins devising a plan that could  risk everyone’s life and end his life.

I really enjoyed this second book more than the first. Now that I am familiar with the characters it was easier to jump in and follow. I also enjoyed the conclusion of at least a couple mysteries but also the introduction of a whole new problem. I am looking forward to finally reading Evil at Heart, which I have had since before it was released as an Early Reviewer book.

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REVIEW: Heartsick

Title: Heartsick
Author: Chelsea Cain
Finished: January 12, 2010
Pages: 326
Published: 2007
Format: paperback

My first experience with Chelsea Cain and her Gretchen Lowell series. I have been eagerly anticipating this book and the entire series for some time. I can’t believe it has taken me this long to get to it.

Although a little slow to start and adjusting to new and unfamiliar characters, it didn’t take long for the story to develop and become hooked.

Archie Sheridan spent ten years hunting one serial killer before falling into her grasp. Now he’s trying to find himself amongst the wreck she made of his life by searching for a new killer targeting young girls. He is shadowed by a local writer, profiling his comeback and searching for the same answers Archie hasn’t ever found.

I’m looking forward to picking up Sweetheart and Evil at Heart. The latter has been waiting on my shelf for six months and came as an early reviewer book.

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