The Unforgiven Dead by Fulton Ross - 2/5

This was a hard one for me.  I wanted so badly to enjoy the story and the characters, but I could not get past the 35% mark.  There were some promising moments but then the story would fall flat and lose momentum.   I will give this book another chance at a later date and hopefully come back and amend my review.

The Unforgiven Dead by Fulton Ross is available for purchase May 2023

4.5 Stars
My first Tartan Noir and I was not disappointed. I'd recommend this book to anyone down for a slowburn, supernatural, murder mystery interwoven with Celtic history (specifically the Scottish Highlands) and folklore.
This was neeearly a 5 star read but the first third or so of the story relies heavily on vibes. Fortunately these are hauntingly beautiful, Scottish coastal vibes, so I was fully on board. I enjoyed the multi POV, mainly following Constable Angus MacNeil, however Gills was my favorite!

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC.

Unfortunately, I ended up putting this book down.
I just couldn't get on with the writing style for whatever reason. 
I just wasn't the right person for this book to reach, but I truly hope it finds its audience because what I read of it was interesting and not at all badly written. It just wasn't for me.

I  tried to complete the Book but it just couldn’t. I tried to go back to it but I found it wasn’t a book that could keep me invested in the story. I really struggled with it. Some of my fellow readers might love this book. 
I would like to thank the publishers Inkshares  for the ARC of The Unforgiven dead by Fulton Ross in exchange for my honest opinion

A+ for the cover design!! There were so many things happening in this book that I couldn’t help but feel confused. Such interesting premise, but I was not patient enough to understand what was going on. Heard that this story is being developed for TV and I’m definitely watching it! 

Thank you Inkshares for the gifted ebook!

I was looking forward to this book after reading the description. Unfortunately I couldn't even finish the book. It was quite boring and confusing.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book. 

Unfortunately I did not finish this book as there were plot and story lines that were just too confusing for me to truly follow, which prevented me from being fully invested.

Dark, atmospheric, with an intriguing central character, Angus McNeil. Supernatural elements enhanced but did not overpower the mystery.  I hope this is the beginning of a series!

This book turned into a DNF for me. I found it so boring. I couldn’t stay interested in this book. I thought it was going to be different from what it turned out to be. I was rather disappointed.

This was definitely not for me. I read to about 40% and decided that I wasn't going to continue aside wasn't enjoying the story. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Wow. Read this one! The writing was so engaging and the plot so solid I had  hard time ;putting it down. While I couldn't really connect with the characters, that didn't detract from the story, surprisingly. Easily a five star read.

I got about half way done with the book, and I just couldn’t finish. I found it to be extremely uneventful and boring, and I honestly have never not finished a book. I kept waiting for it to capture my attention and keep it, but unfortunately the book fell flat and wasn’t as good as the synopsis sounded like it would be.

I was drawn to this book by its description and dramatic sounding title.

This was a dark, gritty thriller, and a very well-written one. I was drawn into the story right from the start. I didn't feel any particularly strong connection with any of the characters, or even find them particularly likeable, but the writing was so powerful, and I was drawn to the story itself more than the characters.

The book's tone, and some of its themes, reminded me of Peter May's Entry Island, which is one of my favourite books that I've read a few times.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a free copy to review.