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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
When I saw this book was on the list of most anticipated reads of 2022, I had to request it. I was so excited when I was approved! Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Owen and Luna. Luna and Owen. These two best friends form an inseparable bond in college. Some would say it's not normal. And one would think they were romantically involved, but that's not the case. After college, they both get married (not to each other) and live nearby each other. Their friendship is still going strong. Luna is even friends with Owen's wife. What is keeping their friendship so strong?
I thought Owen and Luna were such unique characters. They weren't predictable at all. They're both secretive and I devoured this book trying to figure out why they were acting so strange. I had no idea how this one was going to play out. I loved it!
I highly recommend this thriller/crime fiction by Lisa Lutz. The chapters switch from different perspectives, which I really enjoyed. A definite page-turner, hard to put down, and gave me chills at certain points.
I will post my review on instagram @thrillersandcoffee
Owen and Luna. Luna and Owen. These two best friends form an inseparable bond in college. Some would say it's not normal. And one would think they were romantically involved, but that's not the case. After college, they both get married (not to each other) and live nearby each other. Their friendship is still going strong. Luna is even friends with Owen's wife. What is keeping their friendship so strong?
I thought Owen and Luna were such unique characters. They weren't predictable at all. They're both secretive and I devoured this book trying to figure out why they were acting so strange. I had no idea how this one was going to play out. I loved it!
I highly recommend this thriller/crime fiction by Lisa Lutz. The chapters switch from different perspectives, which I really enjoyed. A definite page-turner, hard to put down, and gave me chills at certain points.
I will post my review on instagram @thrillersandcoffee
I was surprised to get this so quickly from the library! I have The Swallows on my TBR but it still waits lol so this was my first Lisa Lutz.
And I really enjoyed it. First off, I don't think I realized she was local (though I guess events at Oblong should've tipped me off). So the references to Rhinebeck and Red Hook and Poet's Walk, etc. were great.
I also appreciated how dialogue heavy this book was after A Flicker in the Dark which was very descriptive. The back and forth timelines were also great.
The reveal about Irene meeting Owen years earlier was great, as was Luna's secret. And the characters were all really intriguing.
I am a little on the fence about the ending. While Irene's death being about her getting mistaken for Luna (and being killed by the brother of one of Luna's brother's victims) was surprising, it is also the kind of thing you can't necessarily guess. Same with Mason scaring Scarlet years ago and causing her to fall. They were surprising explanations but also maybe a little disappointing? I thought we'd find out Casey killed Scarlet to protect Luna or something.
But it was a great a quick read. Though I do wish Luna was more sure of getting back together with Griff. I loved them lol
And I really enjoyed it. First off, I don't think I realized she was local (though I guess events at Oblong should've tipped me off). So the references to Rhinebeck and Red Hook and Poet's Walk, etc. were great.
I also appreciated how dialogue heavy this book was after A Flicker in the Dark which was very descriptive. The back and forth timelines were also great.
The reveal about Irene meeting Owen years earlier was great, as was Luna's secret. And the characters were all really intriguing.
I am a little on the fence about the ending. While Irene's death being about her getting mistaken for Luna (and being killed by the brother of one of Luna's brother's victims) was surprising, it is also the kind of thing you can't necessarily guess. Same with Mason scaring Scarlet years ago and causing her to fall. They were surprising explanations but also maybe a little disappointing? I thought we'd find out Casey killed Scarlet to protect Luna or something.
But it was a great a quick read. Though I do wish Luna was more sure of getting back together with Griff. I loved them lol
dark
mysterious
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:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When I read the beginning with year attached to the title, I knew it is a book with two narrative lines. Indeed. It is not a very quick-paced thriller with a lot of twists and turns. It is more a characters-driven books with the puzzle pieces in your hand waiting to be put together by the reader. The friendship between Luna and Owen has kept me going, yet I am a little disappointed at the ending. It does have a very strong beginning and development of the plot though.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense