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downtown_kb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
4.0
Maggie is back in her home town after 13 years as a new homeowner. Unfortunately things start to get messy right away. Her ex happens to be her new neighbor and strange things are happening in her new house at night.
New to me author and I doubt it will be my last read by them. This is told in dual timelines with flashbacks into the past in one chapter and present day in the next. There is a love triangle so this romance packs a good amount of angst. Childhood friends to lovers, fake dating a bit as well. The dual timelines of course adds to the suspense as what happened 13 years ago unravels along with the current events in the house.
I found this book very addictive and had a great time reading it. Not too much angst and not too many "tricks of the trade" to annoy the reader. Just a very addicting book that kept me guessing and then changing my guesses with every new reveal.
The last 20% did start to feel a little drawn out and also a little rushed all at the same time? But not too badly and I was satisfied with the answer to all the questions and the HEA.
Great audio by Brittany Pressley.
New to me author and I doubt it will be my last read by them. This is told in dual timelines with flashbacks into the past in one chapter and present day in the next. There is a love triangle so this romance packs a good amount of angst. Childhood friends to lovers, fake dating a bit as well. The dual timelines of course adds to the suspense as what happened 13 years ago unravels along with the current events in the house.
I found this book very addictive and had a great time reading it. Not too much angst and not too many "tricks of the trade" to annoy the reader. Just a very addicting book that kept me guessing and then changing my guesses with every new reveal.
The last 20% did start to feel a little drawn out and also a little rushed all at the same time? But not too badly and I was satisfied with the answer to all the questions and the HEA.
Great audio by Brittany Pressley.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse
feralsarah's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A slow burn of mystery, angst, and love. Kept me hooked the whole time!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Terminal illness, Stalking, Gaslighting, Classism, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Murder, Stalking, Child abuse, Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
deshanejt's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was my first book by Kiersten Modglin, and I loved it so much I look forward to reading more!!
The suspense, the spice, the plot... Very well done!! 👍🏻
The suspense, the spice, the plot... Very well done!! 👍🏻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse, Murder, Grief, Stalking, Gaslighting, Blood, Child death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Stalking and Pregnancy
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