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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I didn’t expect to like this chaotic cast of unlikeable characters and their messy drama as much as I did. Every character was so annoying to me the whole time, yet I could not put this down. While there are many too-corny-for-enjoyment moments, Sabrina’s obsession carried the story line so much that I can almost look past the parts that made me cringe. I would likely recommend this for fans of Colleen Hoover, you are way closer to the demographic for this than I am.
Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the e-book!
Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the e-book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you so so much Netgalley for this opportunity
3.5 stars
what an odd book... the concept was so odd, but still an enjoyable read. You'll meet Molly the main character from 2013 and 2022 and figure out how she ended up where she did. I liked this book, but didn't love it. I think it was mostly because of the plotline and it was a bit too unrealistic for me. The book revolved around three main POVs to have a better understanding of what each character's thoughts and wishes are. Writing this, I'm still perplexed about Sabrina (one of the main characters) and how her personality was so cringy (don't want to spoil anything). This had more romance than I was expecting since it was classified as a thriller, but it was good nonetheless. As you read secrets are revealed and you discover the intentions of each character. I was surprised to read this one as quickly as I did and would recommend to my friends, but I don't plan on purchasing this book in the future.
Overall, the story was interesting and a few sad parts. It was pleasant seeing all the secrets coming together in the end. The ending felt a bit ehhh for me and I wasn't the biggest fan, but I'm not sure what else I would have wanted. If you're looking for a bittersweet, romantic story with a dash of mystery this is perfect for you.
3.5 stars
what an odd book... the concept was so odd, but still an enjoyable read. You'll meet Molly the main character from 2013 and 2022 and figure out how she ended up where she did. I liked this book, but didn't love it. I think it was mostly because of the plotline and it was a bit too unrealistic for me. The book revolved around three main POVs to have a better understanding of what each character's thoughts and wishes are. Writing this, I'm still perplexed about Sabrina (one of the main characters) and how her personality was so cringy (don't want to spoil anything). This had more romance than I was expecting since it was classified as a thriller, but it was good nonetheless. As you read secrets are revealed and you discover the intentions of each character. I was surprised to read this one as quickly as I did and would recommend to my friends, but I don't plan on purchasing this book in the future.
Overall, the story was interesting and a few sad parts. It was pleasant seeing all the secrets coming together in the end. The ending felt a bit ehhh for me and I wasn't the biggest fan, but I'm not sure what else I would have wanted. If you're looking for a bittersweet, romantic story with a dash of mystery this is perfect for you.
I was real into this one. Told in dual POV and multiple timelines I was hooked.
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In 2013 Molly and Jake fall head over heels for each other. Jake showcases that love in a song that makes his band hit the big time.
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Years later Molly is living a nice quiet life with her husband Hunter. She has a husband she loves, a sweet daughter, a beautiful home, but something is missing. She wants another child and doesn’t seem to bond with the other women in town, until she meets Sabrina. She finally feels connected to another woman in town.
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I don’t want to say too much because I was genuinely surprised by a lot in this book. Lovering proves once again that she is the queen of writing about toxic relationships. If you don’t believe me check out #TellmeLies on @hulu based on her novel.
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Thank you @stmartinspress and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn’t a fan of the book when I first started reading - the writing style was kind of repetitive and off putting at times. A few chapters in, the story hooked me. I was surprised by the twist in the end, but definitely thought the consequences for some characters were unfair. I guess that’s life though! I read this in a few hours, really couldn’t put it down.
fast-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:
Complicated
If Netflix’ You was a girl obsessed with her ex boyfriend instead of Penn Badgley. Rockstar romance but make it a thriller.
This book spans a 2013 early 20s relationship to a 2022 adult re-meeting and all of the behind the scenes orchestration that pulled them apart and brought them back together.
The chapters in the stalker’s POV are so well done and creepy but honestly the end kinda ruined it for me. Not everyone deserved a happily ever after IMO. Still, very well written, keeps you on the edge of your seat, and raises the hairs on the back of your neck.
This book spans a 2013 early 20s relationship to a 2022 adult re-meeting and all of the behind the scenes orchestration that pulled them apart and brought them back together.
The chapters in the stalker’s POV are so well done and creepy but honestly the end kinda ruined it for me. Not everyone deserved a happily ever after IMO. Still, very well written, keeps you on the edge of your seat, and raises the hairs on the back of your neck.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I voluntarily listened to and reviewed an advanced audiobook from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I think this might be my least favorite read of the year so far. As someone else mentioned, this is absolutely not a thriller. The “action” is at the very end and is a Monday morning for those of us who like darker mysteries. The scheming and games were pretty flat and uninteresting.
My biggest issue was that this book is beyond predicable. I am not joking when I say that I anticipated every.single.thing that happened. The only reason I actually finished listening to this was to see if I truly predicted every “twist” that unfolded. You could have read one of the first chapters, one in the middle, and the last few and would have gotten the gist. Long story short: miscommunication, distrust, lies, insecurity, and distance tore Jake and Molly apart, but they can't stop thinking about each other even in their adult lives.
Listen I’m not opposed to a sexy suspense story, but only when the characters are ACTUALLY enticing. I want to know who signed off on such a MEDIOCRE man being shoved down our throats. Literally everything Jake did was laughable. While we get a lot of background on Molly’s relationship with him, all it did was make her look like a whole fool for putting up with him and later ~reminiscing~ about their unhealthy relationship. For real though - despite allllll their history, I could not understand what about Jake was so jaw dropping. So he knows how to strum a guitar and has craaazy blue eyes. His personality is TRASH. He still treated her like TRASH. I mean honestly lies from the jump!!!
Molly isn’t a particularly interesting main character either. I can sympathize with her career troubles, but at the end of the day Jake and Hunter were initially struck by her looks. She just happened to be a sweet person. Unfortunately, her fertility issues are the only part of her life that makes me feel bad for her. There was potential here for the author to make a simple story far more compelling.
I could go on. But ultimately, this was not for me. The saving grace was the narrators. Without the emotion they put into this lacking story, I would have DNFd.
1.5 stars.
I think this might be my least favorite read of the year so far. As someone else mentioned, this is absolutely not a thriller. The “action” is at the very end and is a Monday morning for those of us who like darker mysteries. The scheming and games were pretty flat and uninteresting.
My biggest issue was that this book is beyond predicable. I am not joking when I say that I anticipated every.single.thing that happened. The only reason I actually finished listening to this was to see if I truly predicted every “twist” that unfolded. You could have read one of the first chapters, one in the middle, and the last few and would have gotten the gist. Long story short: miscommunication, distrust, lies, insecurity, and distance tore Jake and Molly apart, but they can't stop thinking about each other even in their adult lives.
Listen I’m not opposed to a sexy suspense story, but only when the characters are ACTUALLY enticing. I want to know who signed off on such a MEDIOCRE man being shoved down our throats. Literally everything Jake did was laughable. While we get a lot of background on Molly’s relationship with him, all it did was make her look like a whole fool for putting up with him and later ~reminiscing~ about their unhealthy relationship. For real though - despite allllll their history, I could not understand what about Jake was so jaw dropping. So he knows how to strum a guitar and has craaazy blue eyes. His personality is TRASH. He still treated her like TRASH. I mean honestly lies from the jump!!!
Molly isn’t a particularly interesting main character either. I can sympathize with her career troubles, but at the end of the day Jake and Hunter were initially struck by her looks. She just happened to be a sweet person. Unfortunately, her fertility issues are the only part of her life that makes me feel bad for her. There was potential here for the author to make a simple story far more compelling.
I could go on. But ultimately, this was not for me. The saving grace was the narrators. Without the emotion they put into this lacking story, I would have DNFd.
1.5 stars.