Media Type: Ebook (ARC)
Title: Six Months Later
Author: Natalie D. Richards
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Pages: Paperback; 326
Release Date: October 1, 2013
Source: NetGalley
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Genre: Contemporary / Thriller
HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart
Recommended to: Readers who enjoy quick moving plots with just enough twists to keep you guessing!
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Chloe didn’t think about it much when she nodded off in study hall on that sleepy summer day. But when she wakes up, snow is on the ground and she can’t remember the last six months of her life. Before, she’d been a mediocre student. Now, she’s on track for valedictorian and being recruited by Ivy League schools. Before, she never had a chance with super jock Blake. Now he’s her boyfriend. Before, she and Maggie were inseparable. Now her best friend won’t speak to her.
What happened to her?
And why can’t she remember?
Well, I’m impressed! Six Months Later was quite the book, and it made short work of drawing me in from the very beginning. Is there anything more terrifying than waking up with no memory of the past six months? For Chloe that’s a reality. From the moment she awakens, you’re right there with her. Terror and all. It was an intense start to a book that wouldn’t let me go until I finished. As I said, I’m totally impressed.
What struck me most, besides the amazing opening of course, was how well built this whole book really is. Chloe’s life slowly comes to light as the book progresses. You find out the type of person she once was, compared starkly against the person she became when she could no longer control herself. Despite the fact that Chloe was a wreck the majority of the novel (and who can blame her really) she’s easy to fall into step with. I had no problem learning about the time she had lost, right along with her.
Even the supporting characters are enjoyable. Adam stole my heart, with his outwardly tough demeanor and sweet heart. He isn’t your typical “bad boy” character, and I liked that. He was a perfect fit. Then there was Maggie, who quite honestly is the epitome of the friend we all want. I can’t say too much more without spoiling anything, but I can promise you that she plays just as important of a role as the other characters. In fact, that’s what I liked most. Each character is just as important to the plot as the next.
I have to admit that I did figure out the plot twist, probably before I was supposed to. However I can happily admit that it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of this book at all! It’s a solidly built thriller. Even when things slowed down a bit, there were still little clues being thrown out. Pair that with gorgeously built characters, and you have an excellent read. If you’re a fan of thrillers, this is a book to check out. I wasn’t sure about Six Months Later at first, but it totally hooked me. I know that it will do the same for you!
FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion.
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