Jailbird
My Rating: 4.5
Genre: Thriller, Suspense
Format: eARC*
Publication Date: October 15, 2019
Author: Caro Savage
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Jailbird Blurb
‘Fast paced and addictive.’ Ross Greenwood
‘A riveting read full of tension and suspense with a vivid cast of characters and an enticing plot.’ Heather Burnside
When you’re working undercover the smallest mistake can cost you your life.
Detective Constable Bailey Morgan has been out of the undercover game since her last job went horribly wrong, leaving her with scars inside and out.
When her colleague Alice is found dead whilst working deep cover in a women’s prison, Bailey steps in to replace her.
Working alone, Bailey embarks on a dangerous journey through the murky underbelly of the prison and soon discovers that Alice’s death was part of a spate of brutal murders.
Surrounded by prison officers, criminals and lowlifes, the slightest mistake could cost Bailey her life. Illicit drug trafficking, prison gangs and corruption are just some of the things she’s up against… and behind it all lurks a sinister and terrifying secret that will truly test her survival instincts.
Heart-stopping and gripping. Perfect for the fans of hit TV shows such as Line of Duty, Orange is the New Black and Bad Girls.
Jailbird Review
As a quick reminder, here is my rating structure:
- 1 star: Did not finish
- 2 Stars: Finished but I do not recommend
- 3 Stars: Liked but could use some improvements
- 4 Stars: Loved this book!
- 5 Stars: Rare. The unput-down-able, binge read obsession.
My star ratings are also based also genre based. I compare all books with books of the same genre. While I would love to believe that my love of books in general transcends all bias, there are genres I prefer over others.
I’m human.
Example: If I read a mystery novel and think it deserves a 5-star rating, then I have compared it to other mystery books, and determined it to be one of my absolute favorites. The unputdownable mystery.
This will hopefully keep me from comparing Outlander, a personal obsession of mine, with the experience of reading The Hate You Give. Both 5 star books for me, but completely and totally different. I couldn’t even try to rate them against each other, so I don’t. Makes my life easier. 🙂
My Thoughts
Well, what a ride this one was.
It’s hard to describe how much I loved Jailbird, but since thats what this entire post is about, I’m going to at least give it a try.
Jailbird is a twisty, action packed thriller that fans of the genre will absolutely love. I listened to the audiobook and there were times when I legitimately stopped what I was doing because the scenes were so gripping and a little disturbing.
But in the best way.
For once, I didn’t predict all of the twists. Some of them, the little ones, I figured out, but for the most part, Caro Savage kept me guessing for the entire book. And the surprises weren’t just forced into the story for the sake of shock. The entire plot worked seamlessly, where even the side characters and subplots worked to propel the narrative.
If it sounds like I’m gushing, it’s because I basically am.
Conclusion
If you like mysterious thrillers with dark undertones, this one can’t be missed.
~About the Author~
Caro Savage knows all about bestselling thrillers having worked as a Waterstones bookseller for 12 years in a previous life. Now taking up the challenge personally and turning to hard-hitting crime thriller writing.
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*Special thanks to Caro Savage and Rachel’s Random Resources providing a copy of Jailbird in exchange for an honest review.
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