Ever find yourself too invested in characters in a book? The first two books in this series were such were great psychological thrillers and you felt deeply for Gwen and her 2 kids for everything they had been through. I struggled with the third book – not because it was a badly written book – but because I wanted something else for Gwen and her kids and I couldn't turn off my emotions on how I felt the author was doing them wrong. I went into this book a little more chill and found myself back to enjoying it like the first two. Which is ironic because Bitter Falls main plot its tied to some pretty big things from Wolfhunter River.

Gwen is now a PI working for Kingston Investigations and is given a cold case of a missing college student. Boy does her investigation open up the biggest can of worms you've ever seen and thrust her whole family right back in the middle of harm's way (not that they ever really are out of the spotlight).

Things go from suspenseful to extremely suspenseful in no time. This is something the author excels at writing. I was also happy with how things ended for Gwen, Sam and her kids. Don't know if there will be more books in the series or not but I am happy again with how things were at the end of this book – cause yeah you know it's all about making me happy – KIDDING :)

On a side note. I hope to god that the school shooting drills that was portrait in this book was more fiction than truth. I know they do happen in schools but the example the author wrote in this book was horrific and gut-wrenching. That our kids are having to be traumatized in training for something that may happen is heartbreaking.

Bitter Falls is the 4th book in the Stillhouse Lake series, and picks up right where the last book ended - the main character, Gwen, now working as a private eye. All the familiar faces are back, including a few surprises, as Gwen investigates a years-old missing persons case that leads to a murderous cult. The action is intense, as you can feel Gwen’s despair throughout the story. Lots of action, simple plot to follow, and it flies by. Another great read in the series, and it’s interesting to see how the characters continue to develop since the first book. If you are new to the series, definitely read the first book, Stillhouse Lake - you won’t be disappointed.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through @NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

LOVE this series by Rachel Caine. Suspenseful, always! Carefully crafted, always! Leaving me wanting more, always!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I must first say that I've never read a Rachel Caine book before so I had no idea what to expect. After realizing this is the 4th book in a series, I was worried I would have to read the first three before this one. I was wrong! This could be a stand alone book as it's not necessary to read the others, which I love. Of course if I had read the others, there would be more character development and more understanding of the main protagonist, Gwen, aka female badass who keeps coming back for more.

I don't want to give away much of this book because I feel like almost anything I say would be considered a spoiler but seriously, just read the excerpt! It's so good and brilliantly written. A must read for anyone looking for a thrilling adventure with a strong female character.

Another fast paced story in the series. I enjoy the characters and mysteries and this one was no different. I think they need to be read in order to really be engaged in them as a good part is the development of the characters.