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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The twist was really weak and obvious from a mile away.
The writing was very simple, with certain phrases being repeated over and over again, which in part made the inner monologues of Nina and Millie feel interchangeable.
Please tell me that this couldn’t easily be Millie's thoughts: "We stand there for a moment, staring at each other. Then he leans forward, and a second later, he’s kissing me. I didn’t expect this. I mean, yes, I thought Enzo was hot. I have eyes."
The main character was incredibly unlikeable. In fact, she is not a character at all. She is a plot device that changes depending on what the author needs from her.
Oh, she needs to continue working for this abusive b*tch because she really needs the job and a place to stay? Sure, make her meek and naive and prone to being gaslit, the poor thing.
Oh, she needs to flirt with the oh-so-handsome husband to get Nina's plan to work? Sure, let's do that, even though it makes no sense for her to risk this job she so desperately needs and is willing to put up with anything just to keep it.
Oh, now she suddenly needs to be a badass who will play the sadistic husband's game in order to punish him for his actions? Sure, let's do that while also revealing all of a sudden that she's a murdering badass who will not hesitate to hurt anyone who tries to hurt her even though we hardly ever got any hint towards her violent tendencies.
And when Nina arrives to help her? Now Millie acts shocked that the man she kept locked in the attic for a week is now dead. Oh goodness me! She'll go to jail again?! Noooo!!
And don't get me started on how the detective investigating Andrew's death turns out to be his ex's father, who decides to let Nina go even though there's clear evidence of foul play that nobody bothers to point out.
Overall, it is an incredibly weak thriller.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
my god that ending was so unexpected but so good.
Spoiler
And andrew doing the same thing to the women that evelyn did with him??? That was genuinely super shocking, I didn't see that one coming. AND MILLIE NOW BEING A HITMAN??? Ykw hell yeah. And Enzo
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Entering the world of this book was akin to immersing myself in a thrilling adventure.
And wow, did it deliver! From the very first page, it gripped me, igniting a mix of anticipation and delight. Even though I anticipated some twists, the author's execution was so masterful that it left me in awe.
Initially anticipating enjoyment from this psychological thriller, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself completely absorbed. Despite encountering mixed reviews about the sequel, I couldn't resist delving into the next chapter of Millie's journey. The world she navigates, brimming with suspense and peril, captivated me from the get-go.
The story introduces us to Millie, fresh out of prison and grappling to rebuild her life. Securing a position as a maid at Winchester House seemed like a stroke of luck, but soon, Millie finds herself ensnared in a labyrinth of secrets and peril. As she maneuvers through the intricacies of her new role, she unearths unsettling truths about her employers and confronts threats that could imperil her newfound freedom.
In sum, this book unquestionably merits a high star. The problem with reading enough mysteries is that you tend to become a smartass. By halfway through the book, you could've solved the mystery with one eye closed and your hands tied behind your back!
But Its gripping plotline and intricately crafted characters held me spellbound, and I already wanted to read the second in the series and don't want to miss the third which will be published this year.
Goodread. Quickread. Every Minute enjoyable.
And wow, did it deliver! From the very first page, it gripped me, igniting a mix of anticipation and delight. Even though I anticipated some twists, the author's execution was so masterful that it left me in awe.
Initially anticipating enjoyment from this psychological thriller, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself completely absorbed. Despite encountering mixed reviews about the sequel, I couldn't resist delving into the next chapter of Millie's journey. The world she navigates, brimming with suspense and peril, captivated me from the get-go.
The story introduces us to Millie, fresh out of prison and grappling to rebuild her life. Securing a position as a maid at Winchester House seemed like a stroke of luck, but soon, Millie finds herself ensnared in a labyrinth of secrets and peril. As she maneuvers through the intricacies of her new role, she unearths unsettling truths about her employers and confronts threats that could imperil her newfound freedom.
In sum, this book unquestionably merits a high star. The problem with reading enough mysteries is that you tend to become a smartass. By halfway through the book, you could've solved the mystery with one eye closed and your hands tied behind your back!
But Its gripping plotline and intricately crafted characters held me spellbound, and I already wanted to read the second in the series and don't want to miss the third which will be published this year.
Goodread. Quickread. Every Minute enjoyable.
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
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