Cover: The Bad Ones
(The Bad Ones, #1)
by Rachel Barker
The author sent me an ARC of this book (pdf format) in exchange for an honest review.
My rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3 stars)
Plot
(by Goodreads)
When Jenna is forced to become a murderer and is sent to prison, she finds that this prison has a secret. With escape on her mind and boys after her heart, can she escape the tangle of danger she’s gotten into? Or will the supernatural world she’s intruded in kill her?
| Genre(s): | Kindle eBooks > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Crime Fiction > Murder > Literature & Fiction > Horror > Occult Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Horror > Occult |
| Series: | The Bad Ones, #1 |
| Length: | 185 pages |
| Release date: | 2017-08-13 |
Teaser
“So, this is Sanguis Prison. The bad ones come here, I guess like you. You don’t look particularly insane or like a serial killer though. Anyway, you’ll live in your room alone mostly, roommates generally aren’t safe. We want everyone alive…” There was that weird grin again. “Just do as you’re told and stay calm, and you’ll be fine.”
She opened a heavily guarded door that led into a dark, dirty hall full of barred doors. Most of the doors had people behind them, people that looked terrified as the woman and I walked in. Why terrified?
My Opinion
This book introduces you to 17-year-old Jenna Richardson, ordered to kill people in order to save her family from harm. She is caught and sent to prison.
With The Bad Ones, Rachel Barker has created the beginning of a compelling young adult story of a young woman whose life takes a surprising turn in Sanguis Prison. Strange things are happening, she wants to break out, unsure whom to trust. It is a quite compelling read with funny streaks, drawing you close to Jenna and the sometimes gory events. Rachel Barker wrote an easy-to-read and quite intriguing story; the main characters are of sufficient depth. The story comprises a hint of slapstick, has an odd touch, interesting turns, and has a good flow. It is the promising first book in a series and I am interested in reading the next book as well.
This is a book for you if you like young adult paranormal series with occult aspects, characters who might turn out every which way, and a subtle creepiness. And it is for you if you do not mind occasional gore.
In brief:
| Cover | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3 stars) |
| Writing | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3 stars) |
| Plot | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3 stars) |
| Characters | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3 stars) |
| Mood | Suspenseful, dark |
| Pace | Steady |
| POV | First person – past tense |
| Language |  – 😳 (harmless: a few mild swearwords) |
| Violence | 😳 – 😡 (fight scenes with a little gore) |
| Sexual content | – 😳 (kissing, mention of activities) |
About the author
I’m Rachel Barker, I’m a young but committed and excited writer who also loves reading of all kinds. I plan to be a writer and aerialist, and I’m starting now! I love animals, especially fluffy ones, and coffee. I also like anything creepy, and tend to make some of my writing creepy too. My favorite interests are psychology, ghosts, and writing both helpful and entertaining books. Oh, and chocolate strawberries are more important than math!
Connect with the author:
Please take a look at my statement on reading in My train of thoughts on …reading. Now I am asking you. 🙂
My questions for you bibliophiles:
What about you? What did you think about The Bad Ones? Or – if you did not yet read The Bad Ones – are you now interested in reading it yourself?
I am looking forward to reading your comments. 🙂
