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dannycakez8808's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.25
634's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
cat_bev's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lauralouiseb's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
dontmissythesereads's review against another edition
4.25
Book #67 read in 2024
Ariel gets a text from Drew asking her to meet him and tell no one. That is suspicious enough, but worse, Drew has been dead for five years. This begins a story of suspense and deceit that continues until the end. I was captivated by the story and couldn't put this down. I needed to know how it was going to end. One of the final plot points was a bit of a letdown, so I dropped the rating. But I can not wait to read more thrillers by this author (if she writes more 🤞🏻)!
Thank you to Harper Perennial for the complimentary ebook.
Ariel gets a text from Drew asking her to meet him and tell no one. That is suspicious enough, but worse, Drew has been dead for five years. This begins a story of suspense and deceit that continues until the end. I was captivated by the story and couldn't put this down. I needed to know how it was going to end. One of the final plot points was a bit of a letdown, so I dropped the rating. But I can not wait to read more thrillers by this author (if she writes more 🤞🏻)!
Thank you to Harper Perennial for the complimentary ebook.
mattburnham85's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
readwellreviews's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kwellboot's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nadiamasood's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book is more of a romantic suspense than a domestic thriller.
Set against the backdrop of Portland, Maine, this novel intertwines elements of romantic suspense with tech-driven intrigue. It’s a story surrounding corporate espionage, cybersecurity threats, and police corruption.
Although the plot felt somewhat slow and predictable to me, the concept of a tech-centric suspense was both innovative and frighteningly realistic. However, the characters’ actions especially toward the end felt a bit over-the-top.
The highlight of the book for me was the portrayal of Ariel’s relationship with her son. The author captures Ariel’s commitment to being a good mother and her frantic efforts to keep her son safe as the stakes rise. Yet, the lack of genuine danger to Ariel’s safety kept the book from being a true thriller in my opinion.
If you're a fan of romantic suspense with a tech twist and prefer violence that isn't too graphic, this novel is a good choice.
Set against the backdrop of Portland, Maine, this novel intertwines elements of romantic suspense with tech-driven intrigue. It’s a story surrounding corporate espionage, cybersecurity threats, and police corruption.
Although the plot felt somewhat slow and predictable to me, the concept of a tech-centric suspense was both innovative and frighteningly realistic. However, the characters’ actions especially toward the end felt a bit over-the-top.
The highlight of the book for me was the portrayal of Ariel’s relationship with her son. The author captures Ariel’s commitment to being a good mother and her frantic efforts to keep her son safe as the stakes rise. Yet, the lack of genuine danger to Ariel’s safety kept the book from being a true thriller in my opinion.
If you're a fan of romantic suspense with a tech twist and prefer violence that isn't too graphic, this novel is a good choice.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Suicide