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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
slow-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
Well, I read one of her other books and liked it, this one, not so much. It seemed to have a lot of unnecessary information in it. I was basically skimming over the second half of the book. There were a couple of red herrings and a little twist at the end.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Don't think I'm going to read another by this author
The character work was poor. They made decisions that made zero sense. One of the MCs kept saying her husband loved her but then every time she talked about her marriage, it was incredibly toxic and emotionally abusive. On top, there were a few plot points that just did not matter to the story.
The character work was poor. They made decisions that made zero sense. One of the MCs kept saying her husband loved her but then every time she talked about her marriage, it was incredibly toxic and emotionally abusive. On top, there were a few plot points that just did not matter to the story.
I enjoyed this book, told from two perspectives. Two couples, snd the women teach high school together and they are friends.
I wasn’t completely surprised by the outcome, but enjoyed reading and trying to figure it out.
I wasn’t completely surprised by the outcome, but enjoyed reading and trying to figure it out.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun twist i didnt see coming, but didnt feel satisfied after reading
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
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:
No
Two couples and a bunch of deceit. One husband found dead. Who is involved? What truly happened to Jake?
The ending took a turn I didn’t see coming! Just when you think you know, you don’t!
The ending took a turn I didn’t see coming! Just when you think you know, you don’t!
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love Mary Kubica’s books for the suspense factor and the ability to make me suspect everyone and everything. Usually the plot twist shocks me, but this time wasn’t really the case.
My favourite character definitely had to be Christian. I was so worried this would be a typical toxic domestic thriller but he was so sweet and faithful to Lily despite everything (to the point of it being toxic in a different way but anyway) so I hated her for doing what she did in the end. The ending was sad though because of it.
The ending seemed a bit rushed and I had some questions left unanswered: what happened to Ryan and what was his deal? He definitely had motive to kill Jake so the fact that he was one of the suspects but ended up with no conclusive story was confusing. And why was this all happening to poor sweet Nina? I would very depressed if I ever ended up in her shoes. But also, what happened to her afterwards? I hope she thrived.
My favourite character definitely had to be Christian. I was so worried this would be a typical toxic domestic thriller but he was so sweet and faithful to Lily despite everything (to the point of it being toxic in a different way but anyway) so I hated her for doing what she did in the end. The ending was sad though because of it.
The ending seemed a bit rushed and I had some questions left unanswered: what happened to Ryan and what was his deal? He definitely had motive to kill Jake so the fact that he was one of the suspects but ended up with no conclusive story was confusing. And why was this all happening to poor sweet Nina? I would very depressed if I ever ended up in her shoes. But also, what happened to her afterwards? I hope she thrived.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infertility, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Abandonment
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, Sexual harassment, Classism
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
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No