Well, DANG!! Please heed any content and trigger warnings on this one because it's a thriller and it's dark and contains content that will be a no go for many. But with that....WOW!! I couldn't stop reading/listening to this one and want to know what goes on in the mind of sweet Mia Sheridan. ;)
I was first drawn to All the Little Raindrops from the author herself. I love her romances, but I also like her dark side. Next was the cover that I found absolutely stunning. BUT, then you open the pages, or in my case start the audio....that's where the beauty ends. You are thrown into a story that I would call Hunger Games, trafficking style. It is brutal and horrendous and left me with my jaw open. Told in multiple POVs we follow Noelle and Evan as they are kidnapped and held against their will in cages and forced to make horrible decisions in order to survive what is being thrown upon them. But why were these teenagers taken and what could it mean that they are two people that have had a past that was already connected?
Ms Sheridan immediately dropped us into storm and then took us into a darkness that even I couldn't fathom. She crafted it in such a way that we not only got to experience the trauma, but we also got to be there for the resilience these characters held. From their trauma came a bond. A reverse Stockholm syndrome, if you will. After an intense escape, Sheridan provided us with a journey that spanned years and with that came a story of survival, PTSD and searching for answers.
This is a story that immediately pulled me in and didn't let me go until the very end. The narrators captured the complete essence of the characters and the story. I have to wonder if they are all right after their performances of this brutal journey of two people that found a connection within the dark. I liked how the author sprinkled clues throughout and still held enough back to make me wonder how everything was going to come together in the end. This wasn't just a story about Noelle and Evan, but about a past that was equally disturbing. Although this was a thriller, we do get some romance, but that was never at the forefront. I'm glad we got something that held a little bit of light within the dark.
Overall, this was a great psychological thriller that was executed well. From the plot, to the characters, to the span in timeline, Sheridan proves to up her game each time she dives into the thriller genre. Highly recommend if you can stomach it. And if you're an audio listener, the narrators brought this story to life with their cinematic performances.
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An intense story from beginning to end
A harrowing story about surviving trauma, moving forward to a new normal, and gaining closure.We first meet Noelle Meyer trapped in a cage, scared, starving, and weak. Shortly thereafter, she learns she is not alone. There is another person locked up in another cage, Evan Sinclair, someone her family knows too well - Noelle's father holds Evan's dad responsible for her mother's death. YIKES!! Is it a coincidence that they are caged together, or was there a specific intent behind it?Then there is the Collector. It isn't clear if he is the mastermind behind their capture, or if he has another role, but he seems to revel in the partnership the two form, and how they plot their escape.The plotline of this story is wild and so much more complex than just some sick men who get off harming others for their viewing pleasure. I won't even begin to get into it all, but all the side plots in this story - an affair, a pawn shop, a therapist - all eventually come together, and it is even more disturbing than what you may have thought.There is also a bit of a romance angle to the story - it is not flowery, more raw. The initial connection and how each character handled things made sense given their circumstances. Things are forced or rushed, but it all felt real.Overall, this dark thriller has plenty to keep the reader engaged. A real page turner and worth checking out if you are a fan of the genre.
Top reviews from other countries
Katie
Wow!! Not for the faint hearted- I wasn’t the same after reading this book 😮
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2024
TheMummaStartup
An absolutely poignant tale of human grit & courage interspersed with the dark alleys of human mind
Reviewed in India on December 18, 2023
Stacey L.
A heartbreakingly beautiful romantic thriller
Reviewed in Australia on October 1, 2023
Stacey L.
Reviewed in Australia on October 1, 2023
I’m in complete awe. All the Little Raindrops was unexpected in the most powerful and beautiful way.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“To those who have crawled from wreckage and refused to live a meek life in the aftermath”
Little did I know the dedication serves a strong message for Evan and Noelle.
Heartbreaking. Brutal. Beautiful. A raw combination of all three that will leave you in such a surreal state.
All the Little Raindrops is a heart-wrenching but beautiful romantic thriller that will pull your heartstrings and make you connect with Evan and Noelle. Surrounded by mystery, the harrowing journey of Evan and Noelle speaks to the strength of human connection. While broken, Evan and Noelle prove that even in the darkest of times, hope and empathy fuel resilience.
“She was all that he saw. He loved that night only in the present, and it helped patch together his wounded soul.”
My heart weeped for Evan and Noelle, so deeply. But, what I love most about Mia’s writing is just how unique and brutally powerful her stories are. Evan and Noelle are wounded warriors, coming through their most heartbreaking and unspeakable battles with more than their emotional and physical traumas, with a connection to each other that nothing can break.
After reading this, I’m left raw. Full of all the emotions. I’m awe of Mia’s writing, Evan and Noelle.
Dark and harrowing, All the Little Raindrops serves as a reminder that love conquers even the darkest of experiences.
All the Little Raindrops is stunning and brutal story of survival, connection, refuge. A standout read for this year.
Due to the content, I’d highly recommend checking CW and TW.
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