Happy Monday, all! Today I am super excited to share my review of another book I group read, and we unanimously endorsed, The World Breaks Everyone by Lauren Clark, now available from Camellia Press!
My Thoughts:
Lauren Clark wrote two novels, Center of Gravity and Sister Dear, published by Harper Collins under the name Laura McNeill. Both were two of the most tense, gripping domestic suspense books I’d read at the time, and since then, about two years, I’ve been eagerly awaiting a new book, and here it is!
Olivia is a teenager living in New Orleans with her single chef father, Theo, who is opening a new restaurant. Olivia unfortunately feels responsible for her mother’s death, and when her father is missing, and someone is in hot pursuit of her, she blames herself for that, too. Why is Olivia on the run? And who can be trusted?
The tension I felt once Olivia was running was palpable. I had the hardest time putting the book down, and that’s becoming unusual for me past a certain hour. 😂 Olivia was in danger, and I felt like I had to see her through it! But it kept going!
And then red herring after red herring was dangled. Who had come up with this scheme and why, and most importantly, where was Theo? Were Olivia’s wealthy grandparents responsible? Her politician uncle? Her dad’s rough, tough best friend? Her father’s new, secret girlfriend? I didn’t know which way was up, and the easy-flowing writing kept me flipping the pages quickly.
The World Breaks Everyone is another original and well-written thriller from Lauren Clark/Laura McNeill. The characters are well-developed, and I felt empathy towards the innocent ones, like Olivia, and anger and frustration towards some of the others for what transpired. If you love engaging domestic suspense, don’t miss out on Lauren’s books! I’m awaiting her next and am ecstatic to know she’s already at work!
I bought this book, and all opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
A Gripping Cat-and-Mouse Suspense Novel
Every day, I wake up certain of only three things:
I am responsible for my mother’s death.
My father has vanished.
Someone wants me dead.I’m on the run. It’s me against the world.
I cannot let it break me.When sixteen-year-old Olivia Jacobs and her celebrity chef father are brutally attacked after his French Quarter restaurant opening, the shell-shocked Olivia finds herself on the run on the streets of New Orleans.
Who wants her dead? And why?
Check out these reviews by the other Book Besties who shared in the engaging experience of reading this one with me (thanks for being available for the late night texts!):
Berit at Audio Killed the Bookmark
Mackenzie at PhDiva
Happy Monday!
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Thanks, Sassy! Happy Monday to you, too!
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This is a new-to-me author and I’ll check out her books under both names. Your excitement about this story comes through loudly and I can’t ignore it☺️ Great review!
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Thanks, Jonetta! I am happy my enthusiasm for this book is coming across because I’m still on cloud nine about it! ♥️ She has also written some adorable chick lit titles, too, in addition to the other two domestic suspense books.
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I’ll have to add this one since I missed out! Fabulous review. ❤
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Thanks, Holls! It’s super good! ♥️
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I have not read this one. Thanks for recommending this one. I’ll look for it. My favorite fall read is Manuscript for Murder.
Happy Monday! 🌺💕📚🌹🍁
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Thanks so much, Virginia! I am so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying that fantastic read! ♥️ xoxo
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Happy Monday! Glad you found another author to love. Sounds like a terrific thriller.
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Happy Monday, Marialyce! This author is a favorite of mine, and I am so excited for another release from her! ♥️
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I have not heard of this author, but it sounds very suspenseful 😁
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It was so suspenseful and engaging, Tammy! 💜
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Jennifer, this is such a wonderful review! I agree, the tension in this book was so well-executed! I felt it myself as Olivia ran 😬 What a great recommendation and group read!!!
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Thanks so much, Mack! I could almost feel Olivia’s own panic, it was so well-done. It warms my heart that you and Berit enjoyed this one, too. So happy to have shared in this experience with you. ♥️
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I’m feeling tense for Olivia just reading the review! Nice review – it sounds like something I would enjoy. Thank you! Anne – Books of My Heart
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Thanks so much, Anne. The author did an amazing job with the tension and even the panic that Olivia felt. I was right along with her as she ran. I hope you get a chance to read this one too. 💜 p.s. I got an email with your comment reply today- yay!
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Wonderful review Jen! Another author I’ve never read! Have an awesome Monday my friend!!🌞💕
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Thanks so much, Sus! I think you’d enjoy her fun chick lit titles too. I hope your Monday has been wonderful! ♥️
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Okay I will check her out! Thanks so much Jen!💕
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Oh this sounds good! Another one for the tbr!
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Yay, Emma! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. ♥️
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I’ve never heard of this author (under either name), but I’m going to have to check her out! I’m so glad she wrote another book and that made you happy! Great review and it sounds excellent! Happy Monday! xoxo
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Thanks, Steph! She also has some really fun chick lit titles, too, and guess what? She’s superhuman, working on a Ph.D., a mom, writing books, she amazes me! I hope you get a chance to try a book of hers. ♥️ xoxo
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You’re welcome! I’ll definitely check her out! That’s hard work being a mom and working on a PhD! I remember those days well…and while teaching fulltime too. I was dead on my feet most days with a mushy brain, lol! She’s definitely superhuman! xoxo 3
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…and you are too! I meant to say that because that’s why I was telling you! Superhuman, Steph! ♥️
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Awww, you’re a sweetheart! Thank you! I do like that nickname though…Haha! 😉😘❤
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Not an author I’ve read but it sounds like you really enjoyed it which is good.
Lynn 😀
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Thanks, Lynn! I adore this author so much!
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Wonderful review and thank you for introducing me to this marvelous either!
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Thanks, Berit! I’m so happy I read this with you and Mack, and that we all loved it! ♥️
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Another great review – you always make books seem so enticing! Haha – yes, that staying up all night reading and then being as fresh as a daisy next morning thing gets harder with time, doesn’t it…? 😉
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Thanks, FF! Oh my goodness, yes, you know exactly what I mean. I paid the price on Sunday morning, and actually, all day Sunday. I need to start reading earlier in the day to avoid this but work seems to get in the way!
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That’s so great that everyone in your buddy read loved this book. I’ve not read anything by this author before but after reading your review, I really want to give her books a try. I love those domestic suspense stories with lots of twists and turns that can also grab hold of all your emotions because the characters are so well drawn.
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Thanks, Suzanne. You are absolutely right and described it perfectly- this domestic suspense genre really makes room for emotional and character-driven stories, which are my favorites to begin with. I hope you get a chance to try something from this author.
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Sounds like such a fantastic read, Jennifer. Wonderful review.
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Thanks, Chrissi! I had so much fun with this one!
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Fabulous review Jennifer! I’m so glad you continue to enjoy this author! I think I need to check this one out when I have some free time :).
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I;m happy to see that you enjoyed this thriller and that it felt original. That’s a hard quality to accomplish in this genre!
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Thanks, Daniela! It truly is!
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Sounds interesting and very tense Jenni! Fantastic review as always. 😁
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Thanks so much, Budapest, Beth! ♥️ I really enjoyed this one! (And thanks for making time to blog hop when you are holidaying!)
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My pleasure 😊 I don’t want to miss out on any great books haha!
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Lovely review Jennifer! 🙂
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Thanks, Carrie! I loved it so much!
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You’re quite welcome!
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I haven’t heard of this author but I will need to check her out! Your excitement for this particular book really leaped off the screen!!
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Aw, thank you, LP! I’m glad it came across that way because I really was excited and love this author!
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I’m glad that the character pulled you in so much that you couldn’t put the book down until she was safe!! It’s been a while since I felt that way about a book!
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Thanks, Nicole! So true- it takes something special to really pull us in that much.
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