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yetanothersusan's review against another edition
3.0
Emma isn't sure if she is living a happy life. She has a husband who seems to be getting distant and her ownership of a little interior decorating shop isn't very exciting but keeps her busy day to day. That is until one of her favorite authors walks in the door. Upon meeting Beatrice, Emma's world becomes a whirlwind of social events and intimate get togethers with her new BFF. So when Beatrice plays on Emma's insecurities, Emma finds it hard to resist the request to play Christian to Beatrice's Cyrano and becomes the "author" of Beatrice's next book. It gets weirder from there and a bit more unbelievable. At points this was a good suspense thriller but at other times the writing and story line felt scattered and unpolished. I am not sure where the author plans to take the series next as this book seemed very self-contained and didn't leave much room for the future. This book would be nice for a quick beach read where you don't spend much time really thinking about the intricacies of the plot.
A copy of this book was provided by NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer in exchange for an honest review.
A copy of this book was provided by NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer in exchange for an honest review.
goldenbeebookshop's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Stars rounded up
Kate Rudd was a spectacular narrator, and the way she brought Emma’s voice to life makes me think I might have enjoyed the book less reading it on my own, rather than hearing those moments when a clearly unhinged person is doing a very good job of pretending to be something sweet, or the way Emma’s cunning becomes evident as the story progresses.
There’s not much to like about many of the characters in this book, and Emma’s husband is the kind of patronizing chauvinistic throw-back that always makes me grit my teeth, and yet, it’s so easy to get swept away with the story, eager to know exactly what will happen next with Emma steering this delusional ship. I’m excited to move on The the next book and swim in the waters of Emma’s troubled mind once more.
Kate Rudd was a spectacular narrator, and the way she brought Emma’s voice to life makes me think I might have enjoyed the book less reading it on my own, rather than hearing those moments when a clearly unhinged person is doing a very good job of pretending to be something sweet, or the way Emma’s cunning becomes evident as the story progresses.
There’s not much to like about many of the characters in this book, and Emma’s husband is the kind of patronizing chauvinistic throw-back that always makes me grit my teeth, and yet, it’s so easy to get swept away with the story, eager to know exactly what will happen next with Emma steering this delusional ship. I’m excited to move on The the next book and swim in the waters of Emma’s troubled mind once more.
ireniam's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Un thriller bastante entretenido y con muchos giros. El concepto de la fan que conoce a su autora favorita, se hacen amigas y luego todo se sale de control, me gusta (quizás no sea nuevo pero es diferente a lo que abunda en ese género por estos días).
Las faltas que le encuentro a está historia es que le faltó desarrollo al personaje de la protagonista, hay cierta evolución que se siente apresurada y de película, pero si ya el lector está montado en el vagón de la trama no le afecta tanto.
Este libro tiene una segunda parte que no se si lea, porque se por dónde va y creo que el final está bien así como quedó.
Un thriller bastante entretenido y con muchos giros. El concepto de la fan que conoce a su autora favorita, se hacen amigas y luego todo se sale de control, me gusta (quizás no sea nuevo pero es diferente a lo que abunda en ese género por estos días).
Las faltas que le encuentro a está historia es que le faltó desarrollo al personaje de la protagonista, hay cierta evolución que se siente apresurada y de película, pero si ya el lector está montado en el vagón de la trama no le afecta tanto.
Este libro tiene una segunda parte que no se si lea, porque se por dónde va y creo que el final está bien así como quedó.
ranababan's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heyimsara's review against another edition
4.0
Wow! I finished this book in literally one sitting. I picked this up on a whim through my Amazon Kindle app because it was free with prime, and I am SO happy I did. This was nothing like I have read before. Not only was it such an easy read (as in it was very easy to get engrossed in the story), but it also was so entertaining. I was enthralled by the progression of Emma’s character. As someone who was once so naive and reserved, I was very shocked to see just how much “power” had completely changed her.
The character progression in this book was incredible and the plot line was just as great-I did not feel like I was being bombarded by any of the characters or overwhelmed by the twists and turns. Overall, this was a quick, fun, and engaging thriller that I am so glad I had the chance to read!
The character progression in this book was incredible and the plot line was just as great-I did not feel like I was being bombarded by any of the characters or overwhelmed by the twists and turns. Overall, this was a quick, fun, and engaging thriller that I am so glad I had the chance to read!
lm_lostinabook's review against another edition
3.0
I have mixed feelings about Until I Met Her. This book intrigued me with the opening pages taking place at Beatrice Johnson Greene's funeral, but shortly after the initial interest faded, I was filled with annoyance and hatred for the characters. Emma truly was a "puppy" and her lack of confidence and self-worth in her relationships made my blood boil. I hated Beatrice's pompous attitude and disregard for other human's emotions. Jim Fern was just a textbook shitty husband. My intense feelings of the characters aside, the plot was somewhat unpredictable and a little underwhelming. This could be a quick read for someone seeking an easy thriller.
gm_vak's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Murder
miss_tsundoku's review against another edition
2.0
Nope... Nope... Nope...
I don't like some deranged crazy woman win at the end.
She killed people for God's sake!
I don't like some deranged crazy woman win at the end.
She killed people for God's sake!
playprettychelsea's review against another edition
4.0
I devoured this one. Maybe it was just that I felt connected to Emma so much. Every avid reader dreams of becoming an amazing author. But loving to read doesn’t always make you a great writer.
Can’t wait to read the next one.
Can’t wait to read the next one.
prpltrtl946's review against another edition
3.0
I'm just not sure!
I liked it, but I didn't. The characters were more cartoons of types rather than something to be believed. That was disappointing. But the idea was good.
I liked it, but I didn't. The characters were more cartoons of types rather than something to be believed. That was disappointing. But the idea was good.