Review of Death by Chaos
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Review of Death by Chaos
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Death by Chaos" by Renaii West.]
Death by Chaos by Renaii West is a crime thriller novel that follows four women who met at university. At first, they were not eager about their relationship, but soon it blossomed into something big, and they ended up relating to each other on many levels. The author is described as a person who is obsessed with mythology and mystery. Those two themes are prevalent throughout this book, and they promise to hook you from start to finish.
Tasha is an aspiring actress. She is very bubbly, loud, and opinionated. Sometimes she can be too much and end up offending some people. But she doesn’t care. Right now she is arriving at Parnassus Canyon University (P.C.U.) Topanga, California, in March of 1973. She’s not happy though because she wanted her own room and wasn’t looking forward to sharing with anyone. She then meets one of the young women who would be her roommate. She is not easily scared or offended by Tasha. In fact, she challenges her back and can stand her ground. The other two arrive, and both of them are just as feisty, competitive, and rebellious in their own way. This is how Tasha meets Dawn, Elizabeth, and Miranda, and together they are the goddesses of room 407.
Tasha does not move out as the year progresses. She stays with the three women, and together they have adventures that are typical of women their age in universities. They have a ritual of smoking a joint in the bathroom while talking about stuff, whether deep or otherwise. Tasha hooks up with a few guys, and they joke about it. One day, it happens that Tasha is behind on her schoolwork, and she contacts someone who promises her something that will help her pass her upcoming exam. They promise to meet. This is where one person ends up dead, and Tasha finds herself in a tight spot. News spread around campus, and a nationwide manhunt gets underway.
You probably have a lot of questions running through your mind after reading that summary. You’re probably asking yourself whether Tasha did something bad and if she’s the one on the run. I won’t tell you the answers because no one told me. I had to read the book myself; so should you. This was an amazing book, and I cannot stress this enough. It was amazing on all fronts, and I was simply blown away by everything. There’s nothing I disliked about it. I have to say this early in the review.
The first thing that impressed me about the book was how the author introduced the characters. It was done in such a style that I could not help myself but be engrossed in every detail. The first scene was an example of that. When Tasha appeared, I knew that this one was trouble one way or another. Not to say the characters were predictable, no. Tasha proved me wrong in many instances, especially where the stakes were high. She didn’t put herself first and wanted to save her own skin. The character that did surprise me was Miranda. This showed the skill with which the author portrayed these characters.
How the book was written was the second thing that impressed me. The writing contained many techniques that can only be found in books written by established writers. The writing was leaning more on dialogue than it did on narration. This enabled the characters to speak more and, as a result, feel the action as it happened. As a reader, I didn’t wait for the narration to tell me what was happening. I was discovering alongside the characters, especially Tasha since the book was told from her point of view. How the characters spoke with each other differed throughout the years to reflect their maturity. This was one fine detail the author didn’t forget to include.
I know I say this in most of my reviews, but here I actually mean it more. The author was concise. The Kindle version I was reading was only one hundred and sixty-one pages long, but the author managed to fit the story that covers over twenty years. All of this was done without making the book feel rushed or leaving anything out. Every sentence was accounted for, everything the characters said was on purpose, and in the end, it all paid off nicely. I applaud the author.
I saw a couple of errors that did not affect the quality of the book. So I proudly rate this book five out of five stars. I highly and strongly recommend it to people who love mysteries, especially those featuring women. Only mature adults should read it because of the strong language and sex scenes. It left a sweet taste in my mouth.
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Death by Chaos
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Death by Chaos by Renaii West is a crime thriller novel that follows four women who met at university. At first, they were not eager about their relationship, but soon it blossomed into something big, and they ended up relating to each other on many levels. The author is described as a person who is obsessed with mythology and mystery. Those two themes are prevalent throughout this book, and they promise to hook you from start to finish.
Tasha is an aspiring actress. She is very bubbly, loud, and opinionated. Sometimes she can be too much and end up offending some people. But she doesn’t care. Right now she is arriving at Parnassus Canyon University (P.C.U.) Topanga, California, in March of 1973. She’s not happy though because she wanted her own room and wasn’t looking forward to sharing with anyone. She then meets one of the young women who would be her roommate. She is not easily scared or offended by Tasha. In fact, she challenges her back and can stand her ground. The other two arrive, and both of them are just as feisty, competitive, and rebellious in their own way. This is how Tasha meets Dawn, Elizabeth, and Miranda, and together they are the goddesses of room 407.
Tasha does not move out as the year progresses. She stays with the three women, and together they have adventures that are typical of women their age in universities. They have a ritual of smoking a joint in the bathroom while talking about stuff, whether deep or otherwise. Tasha hooks up with a few guys, and they joke about it. One day, it happens that Tasha is behind on her schoolwork, and she contacts someone who promises her something that will help her pass her upcoming exam. They promise to meet. This is where one person ends up dead, and Tasha finds herself in a tight spot. News spread around campus, and a nationwide manhunt gets underway.
You probably have a lot of questions running through your mind after reading that summary. You’re probably asking yourself whether Tasha did something bad and if she’s the one on the run. I won’t tell you the answers because no one told me. I had to read the book myself; so should you. This was an amazing book, and I cannot stress this enough. It was amazing on all fronts, and I was simply blown away by everything. There’s nothing I disliked about it. I have to say this early in the review.
The first thing that impressed me about the book was how the author introduced the characters. It was done in such a style that I could not help myself but be engrossed in every detail. The first scene was an example of that. When Tasha appeared, I knew that this one was trouble one way or another. Not to say the characters were predictable, no. Tasha proved me wrong in many instances, especially where the stakes were high. She didn’t put herself first and wanted to save her own skin. The character that did surprise me was Miranda. This showed the skill with which the author portrayed these characters.
How the book was written was the second thing that impressed me. The writing contained many techniques that can only be found in books written by established writers. The writing was leaning more on dialogue than it did on narration. This enabled the characters to speak more and, as a result, feel the action as it happened. As a reader, I didn’t wait for the narration to tell me what was happening. I was discovering alongside the characters, especially Tasha since the book was told from her point of view. How the characters spoke with each other differed throughout the years to reflect their maturity. This was one fine detail the author didn’t forget to include.
I know I say this in most of my reviews, but here I actually mean it more. The author was concise. The Kindle version I was reading was only one hundred and sixty-one pages long, but the author managed to fit the story that covers over twenty years. All of this was done without making the book feel rushed or leaving anything out. Every sentence was accounted for, everything the characters said was on purpose, and in the end, it all paid off nicely. I applaud the author.
I saw a couple of errors that did not affect the quality of the book. So I proudly rate this book five out of five stars. I highly and strongly recommend it to people who love mysteries, especially those featuring women. Only mature adults should read it because of the strong language and sex scenes. It left a sweet taste in my mouth.
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Death by Chaos by Renaii West is a gripping crime thriller that delves into friendship, rivalry, and secrets. Set in 1973 at Parnassus Canyon University, it follows four strong-willed women—Tasha, Dawn, Elizabeth, and Miranda—whose bond transforms them into the "goddesses of room 407." Amid their lively adventures and college rituals, a shocking murder ties Tasha to a dangerous situation, triggering a nationwide manhunt. With a mix of mythology and mystery, West crafts a story that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.
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