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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
This was a quick read. I think it was a good thriller without being too creepy and had a satisfying twist. (It wasn't a terribly surprising twist but it was satisfying because it answered a lot of questions without giving too much of a perfect fairytale ending.) I would recommend this one as a beach read.
Even though this book only got a 3 star rating from me, I must say it is one of those books that you feel compelled to finish the same day. While being a fast read that is well written, it didn't quite get me as hooked as I thought it would. The beginning dragged a bit for me, and while I wanted to know what happened, it just didn't get me super excited in the way other books have. That being said, I would definitely still read other books by this author. I liked it, and the writing was good.
a little predictable but a fun read nonetheless!
Interesting book but the ending was awful and left way too many questions. It seems as though the author just gave up on the story.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Medical trauma
Minor: Kidnapping
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ahh what a creepy book! It gave me chills. Reminds me of before I go to sleep but set on an island where you are literally trapped. The best part was the twist at the end! Didn't see it coming woo! Check it out when it comes out in Jan 2017! Thanks so much Touchstone for providing me with an ARC, read it in 1 day!
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is an intriguing mystery. Kyra Winthrop has recently suffered a diving accident and wakes up with memory loss. She has long-term memories but has difficulties remembering what has happened in recent years. Fortunately, she has her loving husband Jacob to help and take care of her.
Little by little glimpses of memories and flashbacks start coming back but some of them are disturbing or do not make sense and this is what the book is about, we are in the recovery journey with Kyra and putting back the pieces of her life together. Throughout the novel we discovered about Kyra, her family, her relationships and more.
Overall I enjoyed reading this novel, there was mystery, deception and intrigue. I recommend it to those who enjoy psychological thrillers.
Little by little glimpses of memories and flashbacks start coming back but some of them are disturbing or do not make sense and this is what the book is about, we are in the recovery journey with Kyra and putting back the pieces of her life together. Throughout the novel we discovered about Kyra, her family, her relationships and more.
Overall I enjoyed reading this novel, there was mystery, deception and intrigue. I recommend it to those who enjoy psychological thrillers.
The Twilight Wife is an anxiety inducing tale of a woman's struggle to regain her lost memory. With a gripping narration and swift pace, this haunting story kept me engaged from start to finish. And yet, I found myself yearning for more. Sure, the plot was compelling but still, it felt lacking in suspense. And also, I foresaw most of the twists.
Kyra Winthrop, a marine biologist is suffering from memory loss, the terrible after effects of a diving excursion gone wrong. She remembers absolutely nothing from the last four years of her life. Living in a beautiful house on one of the remote islands of San Juan, Washington, Kyra is now desperately trying to connect the dots of her life. She doesn't remember her doting, devoted husband Jacob, their wedding, their decision to move on the island or even the diving accident that caused her amnesia.
Until, one day she starts having intermittent visions and occasional flashes. She seems to recall places and incidents from her past. But these brief memory flecks are a haphazard mess. Kyra can't seem to piece them together clearly by herself. When she tries to relate these with the events provided by her husband, Jacob, they do not fit. She is confused and a little lost. She doesn't know whom to trust. Jacob, though a caring and loving husband, starts getting impatient with Kyra's unending questions. At times, he even appears to be quite controlling. How will Kyra uncover her past?
AJ Banner has done a great job building an intriguing plot and creating all kinds of doubts in our minds. Kyra is a solidly developed, very believable protagonist who has the reader's sympathy since the beginning. Her anguish and desperation to put the pieces of her past together are but apparent. Other supporting characters are equally well developed, holding on to their secrets, reveling very little and adding to the mystery.
However, I felt that a lot of questions were left unanswered. Backstories were introduced but not appropriately elaborated. For instance, I was very curious about Jacob's background, some information on his childhood would have been enlightening, but we get nothing. I had a few complaints with the ending too. For one, it was a little too abrupt, as if everything just magically fell into its place. I wanted more, more confrontations, more background, maybe a bit more struggle and more answers.
All that being said, I cannot deny that this was still an enjoyable read with a brooding, angst stricken atmosphere, a taut pace and an engrossing storyline.
Kyra Winthrop, a marine biologist is suffering from memory loss, the terrible after effects of a diving excursion gone wrong. She remembers absolutely nothing from the last four years of her life. Living in a beautiful house on one of the remote islands of San Juan, Washington, Kyra is now desperately trying to connect the dots of her life. She doesn't remember her doting, devoted husband Jacob, their wedding, their decision to move on the island or even the diving accident that caused her amnesia.
Until, one day she starts having intermittent visions and occasional flashes. She seems to recall places and incidents from her past. But these brief memory flecks are a haphazard mess. Kyra can't seem to piece them together clearly by herself. When she tries to relate these with the events provided by her husband, Jacob, they do not fit. She is confused and a little lost. She doesn't know whom to trust. Jacob, though a caring and loving husband, starts getting impatient with Kyra's unending questions. At times, he even appears to be quite controlling. How will Kyra uncover her past?
AJ Banner has done a great job building an intriguing plot and creating all kinds of doubts in our minds. Kyra is a solidly developed, very believable protagonist who has the reader's sympathy since the beginning. Her anguish and desperation to put the pieces of her past together are but apparent. Other supporting characters are equally well developed, holding on to their secrets, reveling very little and adding to the mystery.
However, I felt that a lot of questions were left unanswered. Backstories were introduced but not appropriately elaborated. For instance, I was very curious about Jacob's background, some information on his childhood would have been enlightening, but we get nothing. I had a few complaints with the ending too. For one, it was a little too abrupt, as if everything just magically fell into its place. I wanted more, more confrontations, more background, maybe a bit more struggle and more answers.
All that being said, I cannot deny that this was still an enjoyable read with a brooding, angst stricken atmosphere, a taut pace and an engrossing storyline.