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A review by katiemack
A Million to One by Adiba Jaigirdar
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The actual heist felt plodding, and while I liked hearing about the four girls at the heart of the story (and appreciated their diverse backgrounds and upbringing), the romantic subplots and deception between them felt tiresome at times. But the suspense Adiba Jaigirdar builds throughout the novel (punctuated by a countdown at the beginning of each chapter) culminates in a high-stakes, exciting ending, and it's one that doesn't sugar-coat the losses from the Titanic. It's worth reading if you can stick with it until the end.
The actual heist felt plodding, and while I liked hearing about the four girls at the heart of the story (and appreciated their diverse backgrounds and upbringing), the romantic subplots and deception between them felt tiresome at times. But the suspense Adiba Jaigirdar builds throughout the novel (punctuated by a countdown at the beginning of each chapter) culminates in a high-stakes, exciting ending, and it's one that doesn't sugar-coat the losses from the Titanic. It's worth reading if you can stick with it until the end.