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This story wasn't at all what I thought it would be, in a good way. I've read so many thrillers and mysteries where one person is manipulative for their own gain and I definitely got those vibes from reading the synopsis, but I was pleasantly surprised that this wasn't that at all. While there was deception, there was a valid explanation for it which the reader learns throughout the book. I also loved that the characters were younger. I feel like a lot of MCs in mysteries and thrillers are at least in their mid-30s and it was refreshing to have perspectives from one MC in her mid-20s and another in her early 40s (we get alternating POVs in every chapter).

I liked that this book mentioned early on-set Alzheimer's because I feel like it's not talked about a lot. The fact that both mom and daughter are young lends a fresh perspective on the condition.

This is definitely a slow-burn domestic mystery and not a thriller, which is something to know going in. Also, can we stop using italics for long blocks of text? It hurts my eyes. 😵‍💫🤪

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imfixintoread's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

I really enjoyed this thriller! It was sneaky good and I loved the two different story lines with the mother & daughter. I wish the ending had been a tad more in depth. Otherwise, a page-turner!

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jasminechocklettslee's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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lbsalas's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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trexbexx's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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bekah1210's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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katiemarie22's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I won this ARC in a @goodreads giveaway, and I’m going to be honest, I almost stepped away from this book at first…I wasn’t drawn in right away, and the beginning felt slow. The story follows mother and daughter Ruth and Catherine, and starts with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. I’m glad I didn’t put the book down, because as you get further into the book, the story picks up the pace and leaves you with so many questions that you have to keep reading in order to find answers. I also really like when a story has an unreliable narrator and Dual POV. Overall, I’d give it 4 ⭐️

Thank you again to @stmartinspress and @goodreads for the ARC!

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