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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Good story like and it had some good twists but sadly I did see them coming.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't understand all the love for this one. It was quite boring, dragged out, and somewhat predictable.
This was a solid thriller! The second half moves faster than the first which could be a problem for some people but I didn't mind. Overall, I enjoyed this and would recommend it! Special Thank You to Susan Lewis, Harper 360 and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
3.5⭐
Genre ~ psychological fiction
Setting ~ England
Publication date ~ October 10, 2023
Page Count ~ 372 (61 chapters)
Audio length ~ 10 hours 9 minutes
Narrator ~ Helen Stern
POV ~ multiple 3rd & single 1st
Featuring ~ 2 part story, infidelity in the way of an open relationship, attempted r@pe, murder
Mostly told by Hanna & Jack who are married and in an open relationship. They each have to tell the other how it goes and they can't keep secrets....yeah sure.
Seb is their best friend and starts dating Riona.
Andee & Graeme are part of the friendship circle and Andee helps out with the murder investigation.
Blanche has some chapters told in the 1st.
Part 1 was a bit slow moving for me, but there was a nice zinger at the end to get me intrigued for part 2.
Part 2 definitely picked up the pace. I do like when unsuspecting secrets are revealed after someones death, can't say I liked what it was in this particular circumstance though.
I liked the friendships between Hanna, Jack, Seb, Andee and Graeme. Jenny, Jack's stepmom, was a lovely lady. After the reasoning behind Hanna and Jack's daughter, Cait, being a bratty adult child is revealed I liked her progression into a more mature adult. She always seemed like a good mother to her daughter, Sofia, which was nice. The murderer was interesting ~ I'm not going to say too much more about that, except that the disorder brought me back to when I watched the soap opera One Life to Live back in the day, anyone watch that one?
Overall, this was fine, but it took me over a month to read it. I'd give this author a whirl again though.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
*Thanks to Sophia at Harper Collins for sending me a paperback. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
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Genre ~ psychological fiction
Setting ~ England
Publication date ~ October 10, 2023
Page Count ~ 372 (61 chapters)
Audio length ~ 10 hours 9 minutes
Narrator ~ Helen Stern
POV ~ multiple 3rd & single 1st
Featuring ~ 2 part story, infidelity in the way of an open relationship, attempted r@pe, murder
Mostly told by Hanna & Jack who are married and in an open relationship. They each have to tell the other how it goes and they can't keep secrets....yeah sure.
Seb is their best friend and starts dating Riona.
Andee & Graeme are part of the friendship circle and Andee helps out with the murder investigation.
Blanche has some chapters told in the 1st.
Part 1 was a bit slow moving for me, but there was a nice zinger at the end to get me intrigued for part 2.
Part 2 definitely picked up the pace. I do like when unsuspecting secrets are revealed after someones death, can't say I liked what it was in this particular circumstance though.
I liked the friendships between Hanna, Jack, Seb, Andee and Graeme. Jenny, Jack's stepmom, was a lovely lady. After the reasoning behind Hanna and Jack's daughter, Cait, being a bratty adult child is revealed I liked her progression into a more mature adult. She always seemed like a good mother to her daughter, Sofia, which was nice. The murderer was interesting ~ I'm not going to say too much more about that, except that the disorder brought me back to when I watched the soap opera One Life to Live back in the day, anyone watch that one?
Overall, this was fine, but it took me over a month to read it. I'd give this author a whirl again though.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
*Thanks to Sophia at Harper Collins for sending me a paperback. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I found "No One Saw It Coming" to be a captivating read. The plot, centered around crime and a family with hidden secrets. It held my attention from start to finish. Susan Lewis' storytelling is masterful, I'm eager to delve into more of her works.
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
fast-paced
Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.
Hanna and Jack have been married for a long time, they have two children Leo and Cait and a granddaughter. Cait’s relationship with her parents is strained and they don’t agree with her life choices. Seb is long time friend who has recently lost his wife to cancer. He meets Riona through a dating site after Leo assists him to set up a profile.
Jack is found murdered and everyone has a reason to murder him, but who carried out the crime?
A twist in the tale that makes you realise not all is as it seems.
Hanna and Jack have been married for a long time, they have two children Leo and Cait and a granddaughter. Cait’s relationship with her parents is strained and they don’t agree with her life choices. Seb is long time friend who has recently lost his wife to cancer. He meets Riona through a dating site after Leo assists him to set up a profile.
Jack is found murdered and everyone has a reason to murder him, but who carried out the crime?
A twist in the tale that makes you realise not all is as it seems.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Complicated family dynamics, secrets, murder, twists, mental health… Intriguing stuff here!
Hanna’s life goes lopsided in the wake of a murder. Needing to uncover long-kept secrets and keep her family safe, she is determined to put an end to the havoc.
This book was slow to get into but definitely picked up as it went on. I did struggle to follow along through most of it though, having trouble remembering the importance of each character. I enjoyed the inclusion of discussions on mental health, but that’s about all that stuck with me. That, and its solid foundation.
A huge thanks to Harper360 for sending me a free ARC copy of the book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness