#MurderTrending by: Gretchen McNeil
3.5 stars out of 5
WELCOME TO THE NEAR FUTURE, where good and honest 8/18 citizens can enjoy watching the executions of society’s most infamous convicted felons, streaming live on The Postman app from the suburbanized prison island Alcatraz 2.0. When eighteen-year-old Dee Guerrera wakes up in a haze, lying on the ground of a dimly lit warehouse, she realizes she’s about to be the next victim of the app. Knowing hardened criminals are getting a taste of their own medicine in this place is one thing, but Dee refuses to roll over and die for a heinous crime she didn’t commit. Can Dee and her newly formed posse, the Death Row Breakfast Club, prove she’s innocent before she ends up wrongfully murdered for the world to see? Or will The Postman’s cast of executioners kill them off one by one?
Release Date: August 7, 2018
Bad enough she’d lost her sister, then been wrongly convicted of the murder; now she was going to be humiliated, forced to prance around the island in these stupid clothes while millions of people gawked and laughed and placed bets on how many days she’d survive until her blood was spilled in the name of entertainment.
This is one of those books that is just pure fun. The concept is neat mixing murder with reality tv in a near-future where death row means being sent to Alcatraz 2.0 where a psychotic killer will hunt you down and end your life - all while being live-streamed for the entire world's viewing pleasure. And if they'd like, there will be replays available and forums where you can discuss your favorite murders or murderers. Interesting, right?
Dee Guerrera wakes up on Alcatraz 2.0 after her hearing. Three weeks ago, she would've never seen herself here. It actually makes no sense because she didn't kill her step-sister regardless of what the jury said. Will Dee be killed off before she can prove she didn't actually commit the crime?
If you think this sounds thrilling and fast-paced, you're right. It could've been better if there was more development to the characters. I was more in the need of a palate cleanser read, so I didn't mind it. I was in this for the murdery fun. I didn't care about the lack of believability or the predictable moments. I still liked the journey of figuring out whodunnit regardless of how obvious it was.
I did love that Dee was constantly given Disney princess outfits. It made for some fun references throughout the action and gore. Now that I'm seeing there is a sequel, I am curious where it will go. More horror is always welcome. Since I enjoyed this and Ten, I'll have to read more McNeil.
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