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A review by mackenzierm
When I'm Dead by Hannah Morrissey
5.0
Medical examiner, Rowan Winthorp, is called out on a chilly October evening to investigate the death of her daughter's best friend. Hours later, tragedy hits closer to home when Rowan returns home to find her daughter Chloe missing. As Rowan works alongside her homicide detective husband, Axel, to unearth what really happened to Chloe, she also battles with tragic events from her past.
WHEN I'M DEAD is the third instalment of the Black Harbor series but can absolutely be read as a standalone as each book focuses on a different main character. In WHEN I'M DEAD, we have two main narrators with a few chapters told in other character's perspectives. The two main narrators are Axel and Rowan, alternating between both of their perspectives.
As I've read each of Hannah's books to date, I love how she has main characters that are not typically the main characters in crime thrillers, offering up a unique view point in this genre. I really enjoyed the complex family dynamics shared between Rowan, Axel, and Chloe. Each character is well developed, complex, and interesting, all holding troubled pasts for one reason or another.
I enjoy the dark, creepy, and gritty atmosphere that Hannah develops within WHEN I'M DEAD. Black Harbor is shown to be a city with lots of crime and a difficult day-to-day existence for many; having the story set here adds to the grim and tense atmosphere. The plot was highly suspenseful and intriguing, leaving me guessing and suspicious of everyone until more pointed clues are peppered in to guide me to the grand reveal. The climax of the story was filled with action and had me biting my nails in suspense of what was to come. A superb ending to a great story - can't wait to see what Hannah will write next!
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Minotaur Books, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.
WHEN I'M DEAD is the third instalment of the Black Harbor series but can absolutely be read as a standalone as each book focuses on a different main character. In WHEN I'M DEAD, we have two main narrators with a few chapters told in other character's perspectives. The two main narrators are Axel and Rowan, alternating between both of their perspectives.
As I've read each of Hannah's books to date, I love how she has main characters that are not typically the main characters in crime thrillers, offering up a unique view point in this genre. I really enjoyed the complex family dynamics shared between Rowan, Axel, and Chloe. Each character is well developed, complex, and interesting, all holding troubled pasts for one reason or another.
I enjoy the dark, creepy, and gritty atmosphere that Hannah develops within WHEN I'M DEAD. Black Harbor is shown to be a city with lots of crime and a difficult day-to-day existence for many; having the story set here adds to the grim and tense atmosphere. The plot was highly suspenseful and intriguing, leaving me guessing and suspicious of everyone until more pointed clues are peppered in to guide me to the grand reveal. The climax of the story was filled with action and had me biting my nails in suspense of what was to come. A superb ending to a great story - can't wait to see what Hannah will write next!
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Minotaur Books, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.