Vesper
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14+
ISBN
0061992763
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A strong debut
(Updated: June 06, 2026)
Overall rating
4.3
Plot
5.0
Characters
4.0
Writing Style
4.0
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VESPER is immediately captivating as we see Emily exhibiting strange behavior on the heels of another Emily's murder. I give kudos to the author for making both "Daytime Emily" and "Nighttime Emily" fascinating and relatable to the reader. I also enjoyed the (somewhat dysfunctional) relationship between Emily and her best friend Meagan. The plot is woven around interviews (Really, more like debriefings) between Emily and a man who is trying to figure out what happened after the fact. The plot is fast-paced and keeps the reader turning the pages.
The only thing I wanted from the book that I didn't get was a clearer picture of what happens at the end. The plot hurtles Emily toward a point where we realize she's been caught and something bad is about to happen, and then everything else happens off page, and we get a very negligible summary that really doesn't explain much of anything. I wish we could've been treated to the pay off of the ending action and plot twists.
However, that was one small note in a book that really maintained my interest all the way through. I recommend it for reading and will pick up the sequel.
The only thing I wanted from the book that I didn't get was a clearer picture of what happens at the end. The plot hurtles Emily toward a point where we realize she's been caught and something bad is about to happen, and then everything else happens off page, and we get a very negligible summary that really doesn't explain much of anything. I wish we could've been treated to the pay off of the ending action and plot twists.
However, that was one small note in a book that really maintained my interest all the way through. I recommend it for reading and will pick up the sequel.
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Review of 'Vesper'
(Updated: June 06, 2026)
Overall rating
4.7
Plot
5.0
Characters
4.0
Writing Style
5.0
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N/A
Right when I began this book, I was immediately hooked on the mysterious link between Emily Webb and the murdered Emily Cooke. The book opens with a bang, announcing the death of a popular girl at Emily Webb's school. Emily soon begins to act strange when night falls and makes realizations that will blow the reader's mind. I though this book brought the right mix of action, humor, and seriousness when needed. Emily really kept me on my toes and I thought she was a freaking awesome, kick-ass kind of character! Jeff Sampson created a perfectly-crafted page-turner that will hold your attention from start to finish. A lot of the time, I don't like 1st person, but I thought it really suited this book well, along with the intervals with "Mr. Savage".
The sequel to this book, Havoc, is set to be released January 2012.
The sequel to this book, Havoc, is set to be released January 2012.
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