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I really enjoyed this but like most thrillers, I just needed a bit more. The Hollywood story and the drive to find someone that seems to have disappeared was quite intriguing but then it got a bit convoluted. A lot do potential but I think I wished something had went differently.

bettys's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

alishakohn's review against another edition

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3.0

I was not ready for how that story unfolded. It was slow in the beginning but worth it in the end

ashleysilver7's review against another edition

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3.0

This is a hard book to review - I'll make it short and sweet. Mia is a British actress with a bright future ahead of her. She comes to LA fresh after a break-up (which never really gets discussed or resolved) to try to land some big roles. However, something weird happens at her first audition and TOTALLY takes her head out of the game...this part of the story is so far-fetched, but I guess without the weird audition we wouldn't have a story-line. Mia gets tangled up with "what happened to Emily?" Unfortunately, as she keeps asking questions, she puts herself in danger. The ending (and what all ensued) was just way too much...but it was entertaining.

rileym21's review against another edition

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4.0

read this in one setting. very Hollywood and a little frightening. enjoyed.

steph0611's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

rmarcin's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed Catherine Steadman's first novel, Something in the Water, so I was excited to read her latest novel. In this novel, Steadman tells a story about acting and the industry. When Mia Eliot is dumped by her boyfriend for a starlet, she leaves London to audition for some roles in Hollywood. While waiting to be called for an audition, she meets another actress, Emily. Emily asks Mia for a favor, and when Mia does it and returns to the audition room, Emily is gone. So begins Mia's obsession to find out what happened to Emily.
Strange things begin occurring, people aren't who they seem, and finally a confession scene takes place.
Acting is a story that Steadman knows well, as she is an actress herself.
I liked this novel, it was a quick read, but I am not sure I bought into what Mia's stalker was able to do/survive.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC! Opinions are freely given.

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