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tnb10's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, and Animal death
steel_city_peach's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Nah
This was not good. The storyline went from bad to worse. The characters were so foolish. None of it felt believable. This felt like a really bad parody of a thriller. I pushed through because I wanted to see how Rose would get out of the mess she put herself in. It wasn’t worth the wait.
readbystef's review against another edition
3.0
Decent book. I listened to the audiobook and I’m unsure if I would have preferred it as an actual book. The ending was great, just had to get through a lot of downs with Rose/Iris
morgandemming's review against another edition
4.0
Blurb:
You’re not going to murder me in the night, are you?” Emily asks. I laugh. I tell her she’s so funny. Obviously, I’m not going to murder her in the night. That should go without saying. I need my laptop back first.
That’s the whole point of making friends with Emily Harper, author of the surprise bestseller Diary of an Octopus. So I could get inside her apartment and take back what’s mine.
REVIEW—
PLOT: 5/5
TWIST: 3/5
OVERALL: 4/5
This book was so fun!! It wasn’t the most original plot but I really enjoy the trope of “someone found my private belongings” plus this is kind of a teacher/student relationship, but with some serial killer tendencies added in. Warning there is a character that uses pet names like honey but mostly sweetie at least 40-50 times throughout this 52 chapter book which really grated my nerves.
Sadly I saw the twist coming from a mile away so I can’t rate it very highly, even thought it was well done in my opinion. Overall it was well done, and a pretty quick, easy read.
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You’re not going to murder me in the night, are you?” Emily asks. I laugh. I tell her she’s so funny. Obviously, I’m not going to murder her in the night. That should go without saying. I need my laptop back first.
That’s the whole point of making friends with Emily Harper, author of the surprise bestseller Diary of an Octopus. So I could get inside her apartment and take back what’s mine.
REVIEW—
PLOT: 5/5
TWIST: 3/5
OVERALL: 4/5
This book was so fun!! It wasn’t the most original plot but I really enjoy the trope of “someone found my private belongings” plus this is kind of a teacher/student relationship, but with some serial killer tendencies added in. Warning there is a character that uses pet names like honey but mostly sweetie at least 40-50 times throughout this 52 chapter book which really grated my nerves.
Sadly I saw the twist coming from a mile away so I can’t rate it very highly, even thought it was well done in my opinion. Overall it was well done, and a pretty quick, easy read.
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juliesinstaricelife's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really fun thriller that keep me guessing until the end. The MC was funny as well as potentially unreliable and the psycho antagonist kept it very entertaining. I could not stop listening! The only thing I didn't like was the narrator's voice for the antagonist, she made her sound like she was 12. Otherwise, a super entertaining read and my first from this author, but I will definitely check out her other books. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!
zlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Darkly funny (sometimes laugh-out-loud and talk-back-to-the-characters funny, I say this honestly), fast-paced, and well-structured, this was one of the most enjoyable galleys that I read this summer. The parts of this novel that deal with the book publishing world are not so insular that readers will feel shut out. Character motivations feel realistic; Iris/Rose struggles to keep her privacy and sense of self intact even as fraudulent “author” Emily’s greed and ambition set a trap for Iris/Rose. There are more than a few villains in this story, and each is so vividly characterized that the reader may enjoy despising them. I liked the emotional depth of the characters and Barelli’s evocative phrasing; I listened to the audiobook, excellently performed by Rachel Leblang , so I can’t easily quote it directly, but I liked the description of Rose’s mother energetically knitting, keeping herself busy in the wake of abandonment and divorce. As a Reference Librarian, I would recommend FINDERS KEEPERS to fans of cozy mysteries that are ready to explore thrillers and suspense; readers interested in social satire; and readers of “women’s fiction” seeking to expand their horizons.
lorelie's review against another edition
3.0
Audio should have been checked, how does someone not know how to pronounce heroine... sorry it was just annoying AF to me.
As far as the book, the main character was a bit self involved and annoying, actually the secondary person Emily was the most annoying in the book. sweetie.
As far as the story, it was predictable for me, but eh I am used to the queen Freida and was just disappointed that I could so easily predict the ending...
all in all decent, read at your own risk.
As far as the book, the main character was a bit self involved and annoying, actually the secondary person Emily was the most annoying in the book. sweetie.
As far as the story, it was predictable for me, but eh I am used to the queen Freida and was just disappointed that I could so easily predict the ending...
all in all decent, read at your own risk.
sharon1's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
filemanager's review against another edition
DNF @ 58%
Just lost interest...interesting how the narrative kind of flipped about halfway through, but I can't get over the massive plot hole which is: What is the point of Rose getting her laptop back? Files can be copied, transferred, saved on servers, backup copies made... the physical laptop isn't really going to help her any. I also don't want to hear "sweetie" or "you're very sweet" ever, ever again. SO repetitive!!
The narrator was phenomenal though. The voice she did for Emily reminded me so much of my daughter's teacher, who has a very similar voice. ha.
Just lost interest...interesting how the narrative kind of flipped about halfway through, but I can't get over the massive plot hole which is: What is the point of Rose getting her laptop back? Files can be copied, transferred, saved on servers, backup copies made... the physical laptop isn't really going to help her any. I also don't want to hear "sweetie" or "you're very sweet" ever, ever again. SO repetitive!!
The narrator was phenomenal though. The voice she did for Emily reminded me so much of my daughter's teacher, who has a very similar voice. ha.