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astoriareader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
- Ainsley and Peter have been married for awhile. They have 3 kids, and they are successful in their careers.
- However, their marriage has hit a rough patch. They've tried various methods to improve their relationship, but nothing seems to work.
- As a last resort, they agree to an open marriage.
- What could possibly go wrong?!đđ
- This is only 200 page book, so itâs a quick read.
- Frankly, this is a popcorn thriller. I read it in a single sitting, and it was an easy read.
- You have to suspend a lot of disbelief in this one. The two main characters are also extremely unlikeable.
- No real character development in this one. Ending was mehhh. There are lots of plot holes. The writing is okay, but not great.
- My biggest gripe about this one is the writer committed the cardinal sin of lying to readers about characters while telling the story from their POV. Ainsley & Peter tell the story in present day perspectives. In other words, the characters tell the readers their thoughts and interactions, as they are occurring. It isn't a "twist" or âbig reveal" to represent a characterâs thoughts and experiences as one way, then do a 180 in the last couple pages?? We are reading their active, present thoughts, so with that in mind, a lot of the book makes no sense. I always think this is such a cheap writing tactic when authors go this route.
Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Stalking, and Death
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
amichelle515's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Murder and Infidelity
Minor: Rape
stephanieluxton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Infidelity
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Stalking, Violence, Murder, and Blood
Minor: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Kidnapping
lisasilv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder and Rape
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Homophobia
kaylasbookgram's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
â˘Read This Book If:
You love a fast read.
You love a shocking ending.
â˘Synopsis:
Peter & Ainsley have come to the conclusion that something needs to be done in order to save their marriage. So Ainsley comes up with The Arrangement. But when a date starts to show a bit to much in Ainsley things start to take a turn for the worse for this couple.
â˘My Thoughts:
Oh my goodness! This book was filled with everything I look for in a good thriller! Twists, turns, and shocking events every few chapters to surprise you and leave you wondering whatâs going to happen next. I absolutely love Kiersten Modglinâs books and am excited to continue this series.
Moderate: Rape, Grief, Infidelity, Death, Addiction, Kidnapping, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Murder, and Sexual assault
lschuchman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Death
Minor: Rape
nbreezy17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Infidelity, Murder, and Toxic relationship
vicktorea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i started off thinking this couple were just idiots (they are, but the cunning kind!) and i wonder if I'd been paying attention harder if i would've seen the twists coming...but i didn't and i was shocked.
Graphic: Murder, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Rape and Stalking
aus10england's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Infidelity and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
beckyremillard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Rape, and Infidelity
Minor: Animal death