I’m in love with this series. Rachel Caine never disappoints. This might not have been as enjoyable as the previous books but definitely an engrossing, compelling one. I can’t wait to see what happens to our characters next!

What a great thriller, full of suspense and twists. I’ve enjoyed all of the books in the Stillhouse Lake series and will definitely be reading the next one. Gwen is such a strong character that I love following along her journey.

Held my breath through the majority of this book. Entire series is awesome! Highly recommend this book and the series.

I abandoned this book in chapter 12.

The book is part of a series, and I felt lost multiple times when the characters would refer back to events that I should know about but didn't. Feeling lost is not a deal-breaker for me but does make it harder to get through a book.

The changing points of view were what ultimately made me put the book down and not pick it back up. Reading about a teenager angsting about her sexual fantasies and hangups had me rolling my eyes more than reading the book. It doesn't matter whether it's straight or Lesbian; teenage angst is not what I care to read, especially in a thriller.

I never really connected with the characters, and I don't believe that I will pick this book up again. I don't like to leave a starred review when I don't complete a book, but here is a reason for why I abandoned this book, which is not something that I like to do.

The 4th installment of the Stillhouse Lake series picks up right where #3 left off. Gwen has accepted a job as a private investigator and her new case has the potential to bring more attention (and harm) to her and her family. She and Sam and still putting the pieces back together after his secret came out that he helped form The Lost Angels. They are also considering leaving Stillhouse Lake for a fresh start. When they start receiving death threats it's hard to tell whether it's related to Gwen's new case, her old enemies, or a mob like family that rules Stillhouse Lake.

I'll continue to read this series (I've heard there's a book 5 coming out soon). Some of the ends get tied up a little too neatly and some of the story lines are slightly unbelievable to me, but these books hold my interest and a few twists are always thrown in. Thank you for the ARC

Fourth in the series, Caine does not disappoint. This could be a standalone book, which is always nice for new readers. I recommended this one to my sister who has not yet read any of the stillhouse lakes books, and feel she could read this and still go back to the start of the whole story.

I have enjoyed the Stillhouse Lake series very much! Well-written, well-paced & suspenseful! Rachel Caine has developed a likable protagonist in Gwen Proctor. This installment delves into a cult. It was a great read! Thumbs up!

Great book. Gwen was totally awesome, and Sam and the kids were wonderful. I think the story was fast paced and action all through the book. The different characters telling their own situations throughout the book were a great touch. I would recommend this to anyone for a good engrossing read

I absolutely love this series and have been hooked since the first book. I love getting to know the characters more and more and being introduced to so many great new characters. This book took me for a wild ride and I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to see what Rachel Caine does next!

These books continually get worse. I hate that there are many different view points now. Series needs to end

Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine is the fourth book in the Stillhouse Lake Series, and in my opinion, the best one yet. It gets me very excited that 4 books into the series, it’s still exciting and a page turner.

This time around, Gwen is investigating a missing person case. As she starts putting pieces together, chaos at home ensues. As she tries to balance work and home, she’s force to accept help from an unlikely source.

The characters are all well written, the action keeps moving, the plot is believable and let’s face it, Gwen is one dynamo firecracker. If I was a kid in trouble, I would certainly want her for my mother.

Thanks to NetGalley, Rachel Caine, and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ book.

Although I was quite harsh in my review of Wolfhunter River which was the last book in this series, I feel that this installment was a big improvement and would fair well as a stand alone book if someone had not read any of the previous books in the series.

I reconnected with Gwen and her family during Bitter Falls and enjoyed in particular the development of Lanny's character.

The plot was interesting and was well thought out although I do think that a little more could have been done with that little twist, if I had been reading quickly I might have missed it. The conclusion seemed a little rushed perhaps after all the excitement.

This was an enjoyable book and I'm looking forward to the next one.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an unbiased review.

“Bitter Falls” is the fourth installment of the Stillhouse Lake series by Rachel Caine. What can I say? I love this series. This was another great addition to the series and I just have to say that I love the growth of these characters. They cannot get a break! Super excited to read the next installment. This series could go on forever and I would keep on reading.

This is the 4th in the series and one major theme is always never mess with Gwen or her family. After book 3 I thought I wouldn't read any more of the series, but I love Rachel Caine and decided to give this a shot. It was definitely better than the last book. However, I feel like with this series I always have to suspend belief a little bit to enjoy it. I would still read the next one though.

Gwen is the modern day Linda Hamilton. You don't harm her family.
A young college student goes missing - an anonymous foundation hires Gwen to find him. Her daughter becomes entangled in a local drug related death. They all become involved in the search for a cult. Will all survive?
Fast paced, excellent addition to this series. Author builds upon the children, stays true to Gwen's character.

3.5 Stars for Bitter Falls. This installment was an improvement over the last. It had action, heart and kept me turning the pages. The one thing that plagues me about this series is that it goes too far and is just too unbelievable. Beyond that gripe, this was a solid story, and I plan to pick up the next book in the series!

5/5 stars for this 4th installment in the Stillhouse Lake series!
This is such a great series! I don't want to give too much away since this is book 4. But, it has great characters, and I love reading more about them with each book. It has some great storylines, this one being one of my favorites (cult is one of my buzzwords). If you enjoy thrillers at all, definitely give this series a read! And just look at their covers!

I received this book in exchange for honest review on NetGalley

I’m a huge fan off everything Rachel Caine writes. This is the fourth instalment of the series and you never know whats going to happen. I think I maybe liked the first three at little better then this one but I would still recommend it to people. If your a fan of the character Gwen you wont be disappointed in this follow on to her story.

This was a good book, but a lot of it seemed very similar to Wolfhunter River. I think that it didn't keep me quite as interested because of this.

I always look forward to new instalments in this series because they're highly readable. Unfortunately, this one felt a bit flat and perhaps even slightly predictable. Still, the character building done in the rest of the series was enough to keep me engaged. I will definitely pick up the next book in the hopes that Caine will rediscover the magic that made the first two books in the series Stillhouse Lake series so memorable.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.