I have made a mistake. I should have done a little more research before picking up this book. Normally, I like going in totally blind with no preconceived expectations. But for this one, I should have more thoroughly investigated the contents. I skimmed the synopsis enough to think to myself, “Oh, Mia Sheridan is writing a thriller… I definitely have to read that!” And, in my defense, there are no trigger warnings written expressly anywhere. There most definitely should be. I was not prepared for torture, abuse, trafficking, and sexual assault to be occurring by chapter five. I knew there was a kidnapping, but from the synopsis it tells us that they escape and that the story is about events happening many years later. So I feel like I was right in being surprised that we spent the first twenty percent or so experiencing the kidnapping. I mean, we already know they get out, so I’m not sure if it furthers the plot in any way. I guess it was to show us firsthand and in more detail the things that they go through together? I don’t know but I just wasn’t properly prepared for it and it was really difficult for me to read. While I like dark romance and themes, I struggled to read about non-consensual acts with teenagers. And I’m sure I won’t be alone in that. I DNF’d so I won’t be leaving a rating or review anywhere because I don’t think that would be fair.

ALL THE LITTLE RAINDROPS had an interesting and dark premise that quickly drew me in. The story of Noelle and Evan was compelling and creepy, and the first half of the book was a quick read.

The second half was less compelling though, and unwound at a slower pace that lost my interest. The ultimate conclusion was a letdown and didn’t feel like a fitting conclusion to an otherwise interesting story.

Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read and review ALL THE LITTLE RAINDROPS.

This story follows Noelle and Evan after they've been kidnapped by an unknown and organized group of people who rent them out to sick individuals for a hefty fee. They manage to escape with the help of one of the participants, but their abductors are never found. Years later, they revisit the crime to try to unravel it and take their captors down.

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It was quite a ride and it kept me engaged the entire time because I didn't know what to expect next. I liked the characters as well and I was rooting for them. Their development was interesting and I liked the way their relationship evolved after the trauma they survived together.

However, there's something I don't like about this book, but I can't put my finger on it. I think maybe the pacing or the way the story was structured was off. I'm not sure, but there's something that holds this back for me. I guess I'll never know, lmao.

Overall, it was an interesting read, not at all what I was expecting, and I recommend it if you're in the mood for a thriller with good twists. Mind your triggers, though.

i will forever love mia sheridan. archer’s voice had me hooked and everything since has been incredible. absolutely adore <3

This is the first book I've read by Mia Sheridan (I know shocking but please don't come for me). I've heard about another of her books so had high hopes for this.

Honestly I'm on the fence with All The Little Raindrops. I will say please check trigger warnings if certain things aren't what you want to read as there's quite a bit in this.

Overall I got through this but I feel it could have been more than it was but it dragged by the last quarter.

If you like dark romances and don’t have any triggers, this will be up your alley! As for me, I’m conflicted. That’s not really my jam but I am a fan of Mia Sheridan so I tried to keep an open mind longer than I would have with another author. The main characters were 18 at the start, so the kidnapping, rape and ptsd sexual relationship aspects of this book were too much for me. And then, without spoilers, the secrets/lies that followed are one of my least favorite tropes. So, I’ll give it 3 stars and call it a day.

In All the Litle Raindrops, Noelle and Evan awake to find they've been kidnapped and are being held in cages at some unknown location. In a Saw-like game, Noelle and Evan are given multiple chances to betray each other but they neither will go back on their pact to get out whole. They stick together and come up with a plan that leads to their escape. The story then jumps ahead several years with Noelle and Evan reuniting after Evan discovers the game didn't end with them. They're determined to take down those responsible for their suffering and end the game.

I liked that you're pretty much thrown right into the story from the start. Noelle has already been kidnapped and is wondering what is going on. Evan then arrives and you discover there's something that connects them together. I thought it was interesting how they were connected and spent a lot of the book trying to figure out how that connection caused them to be picked.

While I liked the pace of the beginning, the book did slow down quite a bit and I struggled to continue. I did start to enjoy it again toward the end when they started investigating but for a large portion of the book, I pushed myself to keep reading. I would've liked for the characters to be more fleshed out. I think I would have enjoyed the story more if I could connect with Noelle and Evan. While I can usually ignore situations that are unrealistic, there were some moments during their investigation that things went together a little too nicely. Noelle and Evan would randomly connect the dots and leave you wondering how they came to that conclusion so fast.

Overall, I give it three stars. While the story started off strong, I didn't end up connecting with the characters. I did like how it ended but it felt rushed. I would've liked if the author spent more time on wrapping everything up and would have loved learning more about the Collector.

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read this book early!

Just to be clear: this is Mia Sheridan, the New York Times bestseller author who wrote “Archer’s Voice”, that twisted and dark book that everyone begs me to read at least once a week?

I promised a long time ago to read that book, and since I obviously didn't I was properly excited. And the joke is on me because hear me out: I haven't read it (yet) because I was afraid it was too much for me.
So when I found out I was approved for the Arc of her new book - described as equally disturbed as her previous stories -, I jumped in it prepared for the most gross, devious, disturbing romance anyone could ever come up with.
What I’m hearing is the universe laughing at me, while I look at reviews other people wrote, wondering if we read the same book.

I can describe “All the Little Raindrops” only as what I’d have liked it to be: darker and faster.
The slow narrative would have been justified by unthinkable things I don't feel to write down, while this version is in desperate need of cutting down chapters.
On the other hand, the story is just… meh.

That said, I blame the marketing people: if you give an illusion of the book you’re commercializing, readers will not be pleased. The ones who know the author and her works may try again in the future, but new readers won't be so understanding.

Thanks to Montlake and NetGalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

CW: human trafficking, rape, sexual assault, abduction, kidnapping, confinement, physical abuse, murder, torture

The premise of this book sounded very intriguing, but unfortunately it just wasn't for me. At 390 pages, this book could have been condensed to create a compelling mystery about two victims solving their own kidnappings. Instead, the first 25% of this book is a pure horror novel with vivid and graphic details of human trafficking, including rape, sexual assault, physical assault, and confinement in cages. This book was so much more disturbing than I had anticipated, and it was very difficult to get through. The next 25% of the book was more of a romance, which felt too unbelievable and forced. Fortunately, I found the second half of the book much more captivating and enjoyed how Noelle and Evan worked together to solve their case, although it was still quite dark and twisted. Fans of "Verity" and "Local Woman Missing" will likely enjoy this book, but it was too gruesome for my taste.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3 Stars

I am not too sure how I feel about this book, it was definitely interesting. I 100% recommend checking out trigger warnings for this one because there are definitely some super dark moments here. This book reminded me a lot of Still Beating by Jennifer Hartman, but this book focuses a lot more on the mystery aspect than romance. My biggest problem with this book is I felt that all the investigating the main two characters did was pointless and did not really add anything to the plot.

I made it to the 14% mark, and went on GoodReads to see what others thought about this book and it seemed like people either loved it, or couldn't finish it and decided to DNF quickly. I was not expecting this to be as dark as it was, especially right off. Based on the synopsis, I know Evan and Noelle escape but I don't think I can read about what they suffer through and how other people are involved in it, to get to the "after". I had only read one other book by this author, in a completely different genre, but I don't thinks she's an author I'll keep reading.

This intriguing story gripped me from the start. It is not the usual romance story that I know Mia Sheridan for. This Is a bit different, dark, brutal, and graphic in some parts, gutwrenching too, with twists and turns that weren't expected. All that kept me turning the pages to see how everything would end.
Trigger warnings: rape, sexual assault, captivity, torture, kidnapping, human trafficking.

I love Mia Sheridan and her outstanding writing. All the Little Raindrops by Mia was such a dark yet phenomenal story. I was hanging onto every single page.
This story is an intriguing dark crime mystery with romance added in the mix.
I loved Noelle and Evan. Their journey was crazy and not for the faint of heart.
A compelling romance and thriller with twists and turns that had my heart rate spiking. Heartbreaking, raw and gritty. But I loved every minute reading it.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read this ahead of its publication date in return for my honest review.

What would you do if you awoke one day in the dark, in a cage, and had no idea how you got there? What would you do if there was another person in a cage right next to yours? What about if that person happens to be the son of a guy who killed your mother? Noelle Meyer and Evan Sinclair have been kidnapped and forced to make choices that could affect each other. After making an escape, years later, Evan is a private investigator who is looking into their case after having run cold and upon finding evidence that there just may be others who have endured what they have. Evan and Noelle are reunited and must work to piece together the clues that lay before them. Can they close the door on what they experience to ensure that others will never have to experience it or will they live in fear of the dark?

This was a twisty book, unlike anything I have read by Mia Sheridan. It drew me in from the first word to the last. Mia Sheridan can take any situation and make it into something you want to read about.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the free copy of All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan in exchange for my honest review.

This book was an emotional roller coaster from start to finish.
Like, the first chapter? The chapter before the last one?

I love Sheridan's writing. I've been in love since Archer's Voice.

I'm surprised to see her turn into this territory, the more mystery, horror genre.

Her characters are well written, all of them and she leaves clues all over the book, but still, the plot twists had me gasping and screaming at my phone.

Her descriptions are amazing! I love every single page, even the most disturbing ones.

I don't know if there's going to be another book, but I would love to read more about Evan and Noelle.

Engaging and entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where crime and thrillers are popular.

This is a harrowing story of the abduction of Noelle Meyer and Evan Sinclair. Both awake in separate cages next to each other not knowing where they are or why they were abducted. They have a connection in that Evans father shot and killed Noelle’s mother, leading to great hardship for Noelle and her father. Despite this the two form a bond to work together to try to escape the torture and terror of their captivity.
The depravity and torture they experience at the hands of a rich mens game is horrific and makes for a hard hitting emotional story.
Some years after their escape they meet again each knowing that with the adversity they faced together there is a special bond between them and that they can’t help but fall in love.
Evan is now a private investigator and together they start to uncover why they were abducted, revealing all manner of conspiracy and sheer evil.
Hard hitting this is at times an uncomfortable but still excellent read, tense and exciting, but the real message here is the resilience of the human spirit to rise above terror and torture and to live a future life of fulfilment and happiness.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

Evan and Noelle wake up in cages and find themself part of a twisted torture game. They manage to escape and agree to go their own ways to heal. Now, seven years later, Evan is looking into similar incidents and goes back to Noelle for help.

I was expecting this to be a lot more suspenseful than it was. It felt more like a perseverance story instead of a thriller. The last like 30% was more of that mystery thriller I wanted. Not a bad read, but not really a thriller I’d say.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I could see this being one of the next big Booktok books but this one wasn't for me. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but definitely not this dark, twisted, Saw-like storyline. It was incredibly graphic and needs clear warnings - I like to think I can read some pretty heavy stuff, but this was a bit much.

When I first started reading I didn't know if I would love it because I am not a huge fan of 3rd person writing but this story was so good and kept me engaged the entire time. I think this book would be perfect for someone who likes romance but wants to read a thriller but I will say that if you consider reading check the trigger warnings. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone especially since the last 20% of the book my jaw was literally on the floor. Lots of twists and turns that I DID NOT see coming.