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meesh8's review against another edition
2.0
The first half of the book was very slow, and I struggled to understand why the main character was welcomed into the group so easily without saying more than 4 words any time she spoke to them. I felt hungover every time I read it because of the amount of alcohol they all drank, it felt over the top and as if the author was trying to force some kind of housewife stereotype to make it relatable. It failed. The last half of the book picked up in action but it was still hard to understand why this group of women were friends and why we should invest in caring about the main character. The ending was confusing and left a huge piece of the plot unanswered (why did Callie drug Sophie? Callie never got held accountable or explained).
masch212's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
DNF. The characters in this book were all hateful. There was no explanation behind their actions, aside from one dealing with a rootless childhood.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Toxic friendship
kntaylor1216's review against another edition
2.0
If I never read another Mean Girls meets Stepford Wives, it will be too soon. This read very similarly to The Wife Upstairs, in that you know there’s something so deeply sinister hiding behind the perfectly curled hair and painted nails of the women in the community, yet you find yourself intrigued by them all. Maybe it’s my own sick fascination with what we as individuals hide, and are capable of covering up, but this was a cheap retelling of an already overdone plot.
ladyphoenixqueen's review against another edition
3.0
Really fun read! This would be a great beach read or on an airplane. It was a little overly descriptive for my liking though. There were some interesting word choices as well. Stuff that I'm picky about, but it doesn't mean it's a bad book. I definitely recommend.
deepbutdazzlingdarkness's review against another edition
4.0
Oh I loved this. It was such a fun read and gave me a lot of the same vibes as the movie A Simple Favor did, except if it were explicitly queer, so like, my dream. At first I wasn’t sure if it was actually going to be gay, despite all the hints I was picking up on, but like no, I knew it. I saw some reviews saying this book is biphobic, but I don’t really think that’s the case? Even though Sophie says to herself that she’s straight, it’s obvious from every word of her internal monologue and her actions that that’s not true. And as for Margot…some bi people are just horrible people, that’s called #representation lmao.
Being serious, the whole Margot/Brad and Sophie/Jamie storylines made me super uncomfortable but given the conclusion to the story, I feel like that was the point? I saw a review saying this book was “glorifying” sleeping with teenage boys and no??? It’s crazy to me how people still don’t understand that depiction does not equal endorsement. Anyway this was a wild ride, and I’m now super excited to see the television adaptation of it!
Being serious, the whole Margot/Brad and Sophie/Jamie storylines made me super uncomfortable but given the conclusion to the story, I feel like that was the point? I saw a review saying this book was “glorifying” sleeping with teenage boys and no???
Spoiler
Margot got killed for it??? Sophie’s marriage is likely over as a result?lindzeliza's review against another edition
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
2.25
popgoesbitty's review against another edition
3.0
CWs: predatorial relationships, substance abuse, infidelity
Did I finish this book in under 48 hours? Yes. Did I love it? No.
Was the narrator likable? No. Was she intriguing and super fun to watch crash and burn? Yes.
Was the ending satisfying? No. Was the rest of the book? Oh, yes.
This is a solid page-turner with a tad bit more sex than your average thriller. That's all.
Did I finish this book in under 48 hours? Yes. Did I love it? No.
Was the narrator likable? No. Was she intriguing and super fun to watch crash and burn? Yes.
Was the ending satisfying? No. Was the rest of the book? Oh, yes.
This is a solid page-turner with a tad bit more sex than your average thriller. That's all.