This reminds me of an action packed 1980’s move. It’s got just the right amount of action and suspense, mixed with some family drama. It’s a real page turner, and you will saver every minute of it! Very enjoyable read.

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I can see why this was book optioned to be made into a Hulu series and I'm guessing it'll be as fun to watch as it was to read. I gave it 3 stars only because Netgalley doesn't provide half star options, if they had, then I would have rated it 3 1/2 stars.

The plot is pretty straight-forward, family goes to a remote island that is inhabited by an insane family, something happens that enrages the nut-bag clan so they have to hunt down the family. You know the trope, you've seen it before in other books/movies the likes of Deliverance, The Hunt or the The Most Dangerous Game. Luckily for us, Adrian McKinty does an excellent job of creating interesting characters who you will find yourself rooting for.

With this book you get what you came for, it's perfect for a beach read or a plane ride if you're looking for a bit of suspense that will catch your attention. My only real criticism is there really was no need for the Prologue that was provided. The Prologue is from a scene that plays out in Chapter 29, and it ruins some of the thrill the reader might have experienced not knowing all the details as they work through the book. It's unclear why they felt this Prologue was necessary, and if it must be included why they included the names of some characters. With that info, as soon as these characters are introduced, you know what's going to happen, and that's no fun!

Heading into this book I honestly never even read the synopsis I just know I absolutely loved the chain so I had high expectations for this book and let me tell you it did not disappoint! After reading a few mediocre thrillers in a row this definitely kicked those to the curb. This book had a perfect about of action And intensity to keep me involved rather than bore me. The action within this book definitely is what makes it such a page Turner it leaves you hanging and anxious dying to know which characters if any at that would come out alive in the end, Past that I’m not gonna give any details I don’t wanna give any spoilers I thought I want to recommend this book Highly!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

I think I liked The Chain just a little bit more. When I first requested this copy, it was called The Chase. I think if I had realized more that it took place on an island, I might not have requested an early copy just because I don’t like island books much.

This felt a lot like I was reading a type of Call of Cthulhu one-shot, which made it kind of fun.

The pacing in this book just felt off to me in spots, and it took me much longer to finish it because of that. But I really liked that it had a good amount of twists and turns to keep me guessing overall.

I still think I would pick up Adrian McKinty books in the future, I just might wait to hear the buzz about them first now.

I enjoyed reading this book. It had a good story to it. I liked the variety of characters in it. It was a well written book. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

This book was a little slow to get into but once you got into it, the plot was exciting and made me want to keep reading. I really enjoyed the character development and the constant twists and turns. Overall, an enjoyable and fast read.

I enjoyed this book. It was fast paced but I was wanting more….it felt it was very bizarre and was hoping for more. I enjoyed The Chain much more.

Adrian McKinty does it again!

It all starts with Australia, what’s supposed to be a business trip turned family vacation, ends up becoming a nightmare for Heather, Tom, and Tom’s two children. It was supposed to be the vacation that got everyone out of their rut.

The trip isn’t going as planned. All the kids, Olivia and Owen, want to see is some cool animals, but to their disappointment, they don’t. But then a stranger overhears them talking about the koalas they want to see and begins to tell them about all of the animals on his families private island, after a lot of pleading, the family agrees to a one hour visit to the private island. What’s supposed to be a fun one-of-a-kind outing, turns into something sinister. One accident can really change everything.

Overall, I loved this book! But it did take me a couple of chapters to truly get into it, I am incredibly glad I stuck to it. After the first couple of chapters I honestly could not stop reading. After reading McKinty’s The Chain, I knew I was in for a great book. This story kept me on the edge of my seat and truly rooting for Heather.

Holy Thriller.! The Island by Adrian McKinty is one heck of a ride.
This book was SO TENSE and shocking.
The ultimate question,, what would you do to save your family?

The Island is a perfect title for this book.
The story was so unpredictable yet, it hooks you from the first page.

I felt like I was holding my breath the entire time I read this book.

A fantastic thriller!

I really enjoyed this one’s idea & it was a fun read. The only reason why I give it 4 stars is the lack of execution! I needed more from it & it would of been excellent. Thank you so much for the chance to read this!

Take an isolated location, add in a creepy clan with a shallow gene pool, and hold on tight as you board the nightmare rollercoaster!

A widower takes his kids and new wife to Australia for a vacation to bond. While there, they take a detour to a remote island, and all hell breaks loose. In a landscape where everything is deadly, the struggle to survive is real. This book was a nonstop thrill ride that kept me breathless, on the edge of my seat, and just further reinforced my horror movie sourced belief that Australia is one of the scariest places on earth!

My best advise for this one is to go in blind without knowing too much! So I am going to keep my review for this short and sweet! If you enjoyed THE CHAIN you will definitely enjoy this one as well.

The Baxter family is visiting Australia, they decide to head to an isolated island that is normally off limits. They happen to wander off and lose their way, only to come across a woman riding a bike, unable to stop in time the family collides with the biker-and what begins as a fun filled, relaxing, family vacation, turns out to be much more than any of them bargained for! A whirlwind of events follow, and ultimately their lives are changed forever.

The setting takes place in Australia on an island, without any government control and no everyday convinces that we so heavily rely on today-such as wi-fi. It is the perfect example of a survival thriller with lots of action, tension, and anxiety filled moments! This one will leave you on the edge of your seat and not wanting to put the book down. Each page is filled with action, and had my adrenaline pumping. With plenty of twists and turns, this one will take the reader on the ride of their life! Hold on tight friends.

Like THE CHAIN, this book is unique and intriguing! I enjoyed the characters, but especially Heather! I loved seeing her grow and evolve into a badass woman by the end of the book.

GO PICK THIS ONE UP——you will not be disappointed!


Also, this one is being made into a HULU series! I am SO excited for that!!!!

Wow! Super intense and addictive. This was a great read, I just couldn’t put it down. Loved the characters. Some I loved and some I loved to hate. The action just never stops.
Recommend
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book

Adrian McKinty has written an unpredictable thriller that will have you hooked the minute you open the book. How far would you go to protect your family? While on vacation, would you go to a private island where no one is wanted?

McKinty has a way of holding your attention from the get-go. If you love thrillers, this is a must read!

Thank you to #netgalley and #little,brownandcompany for allowing me to read the eARC of this book. All opinions expressed above are ;my own.

this book had so much action from beginning to end, it had me hooked throughout the whole story

I thought this book was very unique as the setting in the story is very different than other books I have read!

would you do whatever it takes to help your family get off an island?

thank you to @littlebrown and @netgalley for my gifted EARC!

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Title: The Island
Author: Adrian McKinty
Rating: 3/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I don’t even know where to start with this review… Honestly what I just read was horrifying and intense but also just plain weird and kind of nothing special. There was a decent amount of horror mixed with suspense to keep me interested.
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First lets start out with the characters. Heather is a great main character, a strong and resourceful woman. There was one part where she did something super vile and while it made me want to vomit, I was jumping up and down internally cheering her on. Her step-children were typical privileged assholes (sorry but I said it). There are a very few chapters that bring up Heathers friend Carolyn, which I found to be semi-useless.. I don’t think there was enough character development.
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Second, the island. Loved the concept; the people on the island reminded me of the inbred psychopaths from the movie “Wrong Turn”. The entire book sort of reminded me of that movie, except for the fact there was a lack of woods. I felt it to be a little unbelievable at times, (thats all I’m going to say because I don’t want to spoil this for anyone).
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Third, this book was like a train wreck, one I couldn’t stop reading. Seriously, I was hooked, I read it in a day. The gore and the craziness of this one was definitely on point. I had severe anxiety the entire time reading this one, I just felt like I needed something more for it to be more memorable.
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Fourth, the ending wasn’t anything that blew my mind, honestly I felt like it was a little rushed and half-assed. I like the one twist that was thrown in there
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Did I like this one? Absolutely, a three star read for me is definitely something I liked, but did I love it? No, honestly I’ll probably forget about this one in a few months. Do I think this is worth the read? Sure, this one is super face paced, a very quick read and one that will keep your attention from start to finish. Overall, its good, just not my favorite.
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This one just came out on 5/17!! Huge thanks to @netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
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I read that Hulu picked this one up for a series, I’ll definitely check it out, I’m interested to see what they do with it.
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Tom, his new wife Heather, and two kids are visiting Australia for a work conference and family bonding. However, when the family decides to visit a secluded island in hopes of seeing some wildlife, a tragic accident spirals into a horrible turn for the worse. Just how far would you go to protect your family?

Wow, this story was intense! My heart was racing as I flew through this book. Filled with fantastic characters (Heather is a boss!), a captivating Australian backdrop, and non-stop action, I highly recommend this one for any action or adventure fans. The Island just released May 17, 2022 and is soon to be a Hulu Original Series, so grab it now!

Special thanks to Little, Brown and Company, Adrian McKinty, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Sadly the second book I've DNFed from this author. I will not read any more of their books. Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for an e-ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

I can immediately see why Hulu picked this up.

The plot moves along at lightning speed, and I read it in just a few sittings. The middle sagged a little, but overall a great fast-paced read.

I like it even better than McKinty's The Chain. He is the King of unique plot ideas!

A family of four arrives on a remote island in Australia. Tom (recently widowed) and his new wife, Heather, and Tom's two kids, Owen and Olivia are on the adventure of a lifetime. They embark on their journey on an island where only one family lives, the O'Neils. When an accident traps them there, things turn dark quickly.

This book was bizarre. Every page got weirder and weirder. There was SO much action that I felt like I didn't know what was going on half the time. As odd as it was, I was quickly reading to see what would happen. While I would recommend this read to anyone, I didn't particularly love it. I much preferred his other book, The Chain.

Thank you to Little, Brown and Company for a copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review.