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A review by thereadingraccoon
Red River Road by Anna Downes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Red River Road is a contemporary thriller about two women traveling along Australia’s roads for completely different reasons.
Katy is following in the #vanlife footsteps of her sister Phoebe, who disappeared a year ago without a trace. When Beth, fleeing an abusive relationship, hides in Katy’s van, she makes up a quick story, reluctant to share her past with a fellow solo female traveler. The truth is that she and her boyfriend Lucas have been befriending and burglarizing fellow travelers for months. When Beth convinces Katy to let her help solve Phoebe’s disappearance, they must delve into Phoebe’s social media and a series of frightening clues left behind by someone who is following them very closely.
Like any good twisty thriller, this one has plenty of red herrings, misdirection, and secrets. I enjoyed not being able to predict what was going to happen, and the Australian roads and traveler lifestyle made a great backdrop for the drama and suspense. I recommend this one to anyone interested in both crime and psychological thrillers.
4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Audiobook Notes: This book was narrated by Maddy Withington, whose authentic Australian accent brings both Beth and Katy to life.
Disclosure: An advanced listening copy was provided by Macmillan Audio for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Katy is following in the #vanlife footsteps of her sister Phoebe, who disappeared a year ago without a trace. When Beth, fleeing an abusive relationship, hides in Katy’s van, she makes up a quick story, reluctant to share her past with a fellow solo female traveler. The truth is that she and her boyfriend Lucas have been befriending and burglarizing fellow travelers for months. When Beth convinces Katy to let her help solve Phoebe’s disappearance, they must delve into Phoebe’s social media and a series of frightening clues left behind by someone who is following them very closely.
Like any good twisty thriller, this one has plenty of red herrings, misdirection, and secrets. I enjoyed not being able to predict what was going to happen, and the Australian roads and traveler lifestyle made a great backdrop for the drama and suspense. I recommend this one to anyone interested in both crime and psychological thrillers.
4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Audiobook Notes: This book was narrated by Maddy Withington, whose authentic Australian accent brings both Beth and Katy to life.
Disclosure: An advanced listening copy was provided by Macmillan Audio for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.