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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
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
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was an audiobook that I ripped right through it. It was interesting and definitely kept reality at bay for a few hours. Sometimes, that's all you need! It was the perfect little escape into a domestic thriller.
Addison, the newest Mrs. Dougherty, is at the center of an investigation when national hero Dr. Richard Dougherty takes a tumble down the stairs and ends up very dead. Fortunately for Addison, she is suddenly very wealthy and does not have to deal with her husband anymore. Unfortunately for her, their 97-day marriage, which was tumultuous as is, lands her as a prime suspect for the murder, a town pariah, and the center of the ex-Mrs. Dougherty's wrath.
This book is definitely fast paced, full of complex characters, and a plethora of secrets. The pacing is steady throughout, and I found the ending to be worth the payout and deserving of the built-up tension. People be crazy in this one, and I ate it UP! The plot is intricate without being convoluted, and it is a relatively short cast of characters, so it feels easy to track everything that is happening. We do have flashbacks in this book, so if a moving timeline isn't for you, you may want to skip it.
You will enjoy this book if you vibe with the "eat the rich" mentality. The plot is essentially to destroy the wealthy man's life, and I personally can stand by that. If you like snarky main characters, secrets upon secrets, cover-ups, betrayal, and complex storylines, this one is for you. The ending is a bit wild, but I found the payoff worth it. If you need your book endings to be neat, you may want to skip this one.
Addision was sarcastic as hell and I freaking loved her. She was smart and a bit broken but I absolutely found her likeable. You know who is not likeable?? THE MOMS!!! NO HAPPY ALMOST MOTHER DAYS TO THESE BITCHES. Oufffff. Addison's mom, if possible, was way worse than Mrs. Dougherty. My jaw dropped when she outlined her whole plan at the end. How f*cked up was that?!
She made up this whole story to seem like the good guy (well, ish), and in reality, she was just a scheming, vengeful human. I can normally stand by scheming, vengeful women, but when she sets up her daughter to be married to HER FATHER, and sacrifices Addison's emotional, mental, and physical safety all for a shot at some money, I was done. Cannot stand behind this peach of a human. What terrible mothers all around just messing up their kids for selfish gains. I was mad!!
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
medium-paced
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
:( i dont want to be a jerk - this book wasn’t for me but i think the plot has potential! i wanna see better from darby kane. i was really excited by the plot: plan to ruin rich guy’s life from the inside out gets ruined when he’s murdered. objectively! pretty cool idea! but this novel is fraught with cliches, pacing issues, juvenile dialogue, and characters that have seemingly no motivation besides the hate, fear, selfishness, and greed in their hearts. I’ve read books before where you’re not supposed to like the main character and they get away with it partly because there is something to relate to! but this main character is completely unlikable and not even remotely relatable. Im not an author but i feel like one thing that could maybe improve the narrative is if Kane turned to “showing” rather than “telling” as a general rule in her work. Too often exciting plotlines or the character’s thoughts and intentions are overexplained and end up underwhelming, and the characters are described in ways that are ridiculously heavy-handed but then their descriptions don’t match their behavior. Coulda been cool like i think if kane locks in she could put out something p fire! but this book in particular was…not a fun read for me
The twists and the sarcastic MFC made this one somewhat enjoyable. I didn’t really care about or connect with any of the characters but it was a decent read. 3.5 ⭐️ rounded up.
The story was confusing from the start. And it just wasn't pulling me in.
Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was like stepping into a storm, twists struck like lightning, sharp and relentless, leaving my head spinning! From the first page, you're dropped straight into chaos, and I couldn't look away. It's the ultimate popcorn thriller: fast, juicy, brimming with secrets, lies, and revenge.
But while I was initially hooked, my feelings are mixed. Why is that? Because at the halfway mark things went straight into melodramatic mayhem. The second half veers into full-on dramatic spectacle, with twists stacked like dominoes, some clever, others so exaggerated they bordered on absurd.
Still, there's no denying the ride was gripping, but I was ready to get off by the end. Despite its flaws (and perhaps because of them), this is the kind of wild, binge-worthy read that pulls you along like a runaway train. Just don't expect realism because this ride flirts shamelessly with the fantastical.
I recommend if you crave twisty drama, don't mind a little chaos, and enjoy a thriller with flair-even if it flies a bit too close to the sun!⭐️⭐️⭐️
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes