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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
I think this could have been done so much better. The whole one twin ending up being both twins, due to the grieve of losing her twin, could have been a really good plot. But the whole first part of the plot was just blah and annoyed me.
Kinda knew where the plot is going. But the author managed to throw me off so I doubted myself a bit, so in the end still didn't see the plot twist coming. Anyway, great read, as always from Adele Parks.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book had me sucked in and captivated by the storyline. The second half just flew by!! Anna and Zoe are twins. They look identical but have many different personality traits that are totally different. Anna is more shy reserved, quiet type. Zoe is more outgoing, life of party, wild girl. Anna meets Nick and they start dating. Nick comes from a wild past and seems really shady. As they get to know once another something just seems off. I really enjoyed this story. Go in blind- I typically do with every book I read. This one I could see how many of the surprises could be innocently spoiled so just be cautious reading reviews. I’d just jump in and be along for this twisty wild ride! Many thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing, MIRA and NetGalley for the digital review copy of this novel. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
I just could not get into this book. I kept putting it down
My god this was such a wild ride from beginning to end. A story involving twins one who prefers to follow her own path without feeling the need to mold herself to fit the standards of others. The other who just wants to be loved and not inconvenience others at all even if it means sacrificing her needs. Anna is the sweet responsible twin and Zoe is the carefree fun-loving twin, even though they have different personalities they are still quite close. While Anna lives in London her sister Zoe lives in the States, they still keep in touch constantly calling each other and keeping updated on what they are doing. Anna wants to fall in love and marriage as she feels lonely and thinks that she's at the age where she should already be in a relationship and starting a family ( just like so many of her friends/acquaintances). After much consideration, she decides to give online dating a shot though Zoe thinks that's not such a great idea, while discussing her profile with her sister Anna decides to lie about her age, and there's a secret she's hiding as well. She matches with Nick who isn't looking for anything serious at first but he slowly starts to fall for Anna. Their relationship progresses rather quickly after that and Zoe is not happy at all and finds it quite suspicious. Anna then invites Zoe to come meet Nick. From there so many things happen, there's betrayal, secrets, and quite a few twists until the end. You get somewhat an idea of how things will turn out from the beginning but things are not quite as they seem.
Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for allowing me to read this ARC!
Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for allowing me to read this ARC!
I guessed the twist almost immediately which kind of took the intrigue out of this novel. There's big swathes of the book where nothing really happens so it could have been a third shorter than it was. I also didn't like any of the characters but that's not a deal breaker for me if they're well written but they're a little cartoonish in this. The duality of the twins nature was particularly polarised and I understand why but it just felt clumsy. The male character, the main one, was just a twat and I didn't care at all what happened to him at any stage. The twins parents were also completely one dimensional and odd.
The writing isn't terrible in terms of the plot and it did keep me reading so it was engaging to a point. At the end though I was mainly reading to see if I was right rather than because I cared. It was a bit meh.
The writing isn't terrible in terms of the plot and it did keep me reading so it was engaging to a point. At the end though I was mainly reading to see if I was right rather than because I cared. It was a bit meh.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting