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A review by davinareads
Satellite Image by Michelle Berry
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It's been a while where I've read a thriller and suspense kind of book and Satellite Image hit the spot.
Satellite Image by Michelle Berry comes out October 15, 2024 and I think if you're looking for a descriptive book that may make you a little jumpy when you go out into your own backyard in the middle of the night, then I highly recommend giving this a read.
From the start, it was a very strong opening. Michelle crafted a really detailed scene that I was able to picture everything clearly and from that moment on, I was hooked. I think it's an impressive skillset to be able to create such unease through words. When I let my dog out for his last potty break of the night, I did find myself encouraging him to come in faster so I could keep the darkness out 😂 extremely well written.
Because of how descriptive it is, I think it was successful in creating the suspense through the book. Every time a section ended, there was just enough for me keep up my interest. It made me want more. With this, the ending wrapped up nicely but I always feel like with thriller/suspense reads I'll never be fully satisfied but this came close.
Whenever I see those reactions to how a horror or thriller book can "scare" the reader, I think this would be a great example. With strong writing and details, this book managed to create a mental picture of events that made me feel nervous throughout the read. And when I did end up closing the book, that unease continued to follow me because that nervous feeling was memorable and applicable to my surroundings.
In summary, a great thriller and suspense read.
Satellite Image by Michelle Berry comes out October 15, 2024 and I think if you're looking for a descriptive book that may make you a little jumpy when you go out into your own backyard in the middle of the night, then I highly recommend giving this a read.
From the start, it was a very strong opening. Michelle crafted a really detailed scene that I was able to picture everything clearly and from that moment on, I was hooked. I think it's an impressive skillset to be able to create such unease through words. When I let my dog out for his last potty break of the night, I did find myself encouraging him to come in faster so I could keep the darkness out 😂 extremely well written.
Because of how descriptive it is, I think it was successful in creating the suspense through the book. Every time a section ended, there was just enough for me keep up my interest. It made me want more. With this, the ending wrapped up nicely but I always feel like with thriller/suspense reads I'll never be fully satisfied but this came close.
Whenever I see those reactions to how a horror or thriller book can "scare" the reader, I think this would be a great example. With strong writing and details, this book managed to create a mental picture of events that made me feel nervous throughout the read. And when I did end up closing the book, that unease continued to follow me because that nervous feeling was memorable and applicable to my surroundings.
In summary, a great thriller and suspense read.