IBR - The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Members Starting the BR: Dede & Danielle, Kimberley & Laura
Challenge: Toys/Objects Roundup
Book: The Wasp Trap

Anyone is free to join in this Buddy Read! Happy Reading!

[Dede]

I enjoyed this book, but also the Mystery/Thriller is my jam. I am excited to see what y'all think about this book!

[danielle]

Dede wrote: "I enjoyed this book, but also the Mystery/Thriller is my jam. I am excited to see what y'all think about this book!"

I didn't get an ARC like you, but I'm hopeful my libby stalking will pay off and that I can grab a copy on Tuesday!

[Kimberley]

I have the arc but haven’t gotten to it yet. I’m on vacation for the next two weeks so I’ll have to do audio!!

[danielle]

Kimberley wrote: "I have the arc but haven’t gotten to it yet. I’m on vacation for the next two weeks so I’ll have to do audio!!"

you know me... all audio, all day! Although I'll have you know I finished an eye read yesterday! As rare as that is!

[danielle]

Woohoo! I was able to get a copy of the audio today. I have a few other books I need to get to before this one. I’ll report in once I start it.

[danielle]

I'm hoping to get to this one maybe this weekend.

[Dede]

danielle wrote: "I'm hoping to get to this one maybe this weekend."

I hope you like it as much as I did!

[Dede]

Kimberley wrote: "I have the arc but haven’t gotten to it yet. I’m on vacation for the next two weeks so I’ll have to do audio!!"

How did/are you liking it? Have you started yet?

[danielle]

Dede wrote: "Kimberley wrote: "I have the arc but haven’t gotten to it yet. I’m on vacation for the next two weeks so I’ll have to do audio!!"

How did/are you liking it? Have you started yet?"

I have not started it yet, but I'm hoping to soon. I do still have it out on libby for another week and a half.. so the clock is ticking!

[danielle]

I'm finally starting this one! Some initial thoughts as I listened to the Prologue:

I hear it's going to include psychopaths, and I'm all in!!
(view spoiler)[This collection of people got my attention!! The genius, the lothario, the salesman, the affluent couple, the joker, and the local girl. And of course, the wordsmith.
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I have managed to go into this one fairly blind, so I'm excited to see what happens!

[danielle]

Chapter 9
(view spoiler)[ut oh!!! No one’s cell phones work…. (hide spoiler)]

[danielle]

So... the story is interesting, but a tad dry but the one narrator is boring. Once I can sit & have dedicated listening time, I'll likely kick up the speed.

Currently in ch 29, so 56%.
(view spoiler)[It took me an embarrassingly long time to realize this was a type of locked room mystery!! 🤦‍♀️ (hide spoiler)]

[danielle]

Some musing while in Chapter 36
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My brain still finds issue with tying how the "dating app" linked or fed into a psychopath detection test. I know it's a fundamental thing I'm supposed to buy into, and should have early on. But, I still struggle with the concept a bit. Is it just me?
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[danielle]

Ok, I finished... some of my final thoughts

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First, my rating - 3.75. I wanted to love this one. On paper, based on the description, I should have. Even the setup, it should have worked for me. I've liked other books by this author. But it just missed the mark for me for a few reasons.

First, it was a bit dry. But maybe that was in part because of the narrator (the male one).

While I love a good popcorn thriller, which this I think meant to be, it missed the mark a bit for me. I guess this one had an intriguing concept, but lacked complex characters, any character growth, or really any depth in the story. And for the ending to work, I had to suspend some belief.

I'll still try more from him in the future.
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Curious to read other people's comments or reactions - either as they go through it or, at least, once they finish.

[Dede]

danielle wrote: "So... the story is interesting, but a tad dry but the one narrator is boring. Once I can sit & have dedicated listening time, I'll likely kick up the speed.

Currently in ch 29, so 56%.
[spoilers..."

I had to laugh at that comment!

[Dede]

danielle wrote: "Ok, I finished... some of my final thoughts


First, my rating - 3.75. I wanted to love this one. On paper, based on the description, I should have. Even the setup, it should have worked for me. I'..."

I really thought you would like it more! I did enjoy it and it was a fast read for me. I will look for more books from him!

[danielle]

Dede wrote: "danielle wrote: "Ok, I finished... some of my final thoughts
"

To be fair, sometimes my mood can heavily influence how a book will land with me when UK accents are involved. My first book by him, The Retreat, has been my favorite so far. Very sold 4 stars.

[Dede]

danielle wrote: "Dede wrote: "danielle wrote: "Ok, I finished... some of my final thoughts
"

To be fair, sometimes my mood can heavily influence how a book will land with me when UK accents are involved. My first ..."

I think I am glad I am not a mood reader! I just read anything and just about everything!

[Kimberley]

I’m using the app and it has all the spoiler comments removed (no ability to click in and see). I can’t respond to messages either. I’ll get to the desktop site at some point.
I listened to 3/4 on the flight home. I agree with D that the male narrator is super dry. I’m finding it kind of dry- a take on “And then there were none” as we go through hour by hour/person by person, with the back and forth timeline too, until we get to the final reveal(s).
There’s still time for me to be impressed but it’s been a 3.5 star story for me. A good ending might bump it up!

[danielle]

Kimberley wrote: "I’m using the app and it has all the spoiler comments removed (no ability to click in and see). I can’t respond to messages either. I’ll get to the desktop site at some point.
I listened to 3/4 on..."

I'll be curious to see where you land with land with this one!