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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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:
Yes
Fun scandalous read
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! My last reads have been slow burners so I massively enjoyed this one with the short chapters, super easy to follow writing style that draws you in right from the start.
I love different character perspectives in chapters I find these styles keep me interested and excited for the next chapter. This story follows four different character perspectives. That sounds a lot but you only get drips and drabs of Katie Williams (the ex-girlfriend who was murdered) and a mysterious character who keeps you guessing who it could possible be. Then you have Tom (the husband and serial killer) and mostly it’s about Beth (the wife of the serial killer).
One of the end plot twists I saw coming, although it was still enjoyable and it was written well. However, there were still some twists in there that I didn’t predict and was a little shocked by, it was very clever, and that’s why I’ve rated this book 4 stars.
I do recommend this book if you’re wanting a fast-paced, easy read, filler book.
I love different character perspectives in chapters I find these styles keep me interested and excited for the next chapter. This story follows four different character perspectives. That sounds a lot but you only get drips and drabs of Katie Williams (the ex-girlfriend who was murdered) and a mysterious character who keeps you guessing who it could possible be. Then you have Tom (the husband and serial killer) and mostly it’s about Beth (the wife of the serial killer).
One of the end plot twists I saw coming, although it was still enjoyable and it was written well. However, there were still some twists in there that I didn’t predict and was a little shocked by, it was very clever, and that’s why I’ve rated this book 4 stars.
I do recommend this book if you’re wanting a fast-paced, easy read, filler book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting
Ummm…. Right…. So….
It was a quick read, fast paced, and it did keep me on the edge. But it really fell flat:
All that inner monologue about “tom’s innocent, he’s got to be innocent” really threw me off.
Unreliable main character? Yes but that’s not the issue, the issue was how it was done.
To waffle on for 300 pages saying “there’s no way Tom would’ve done this!!” And then suddenly switch at the drop of a hat. No build up to it, no hints, no break of character. Just a complete switch…. AND IT SUCKED AS A REVEAL!!!!
Basically: the first 250 pages were wasted.
It was a quick read, fast paced, and it did keep me on the edge. But it really fell flat:
Unreliable main character? Yes but that’s not the issue, the issue was how it was done.
To waffle on for 300 pages saying “there’s no way Tom would’ve done this!!” And then suddenly switch at the drop of a hat. No build up to it, no hints, no break of character. Just a complete switch…. AND IT SUCKED AS A REVEAL!!!!
Basically: the first 250 pages were wasted.
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
This book that was fast-paced, easy to read, and left me wanting more. I thoroughly enjoyed many aspects of the book, particularly some of the characters, like Lucy, who was portrayed as extremely hardworking and yet taken advantage of. Initially, I really found myself empathising with Beth, and I found that I had lots in common with her which made me feel like I had a connection with her especially due to her difficult childhood, potential trauma, and her efforts to break the cycle of trauma while raising a child of the same age. I was fully prepared to love her and root for her throughout the book.
However, as the story progressed, I found Beth's character becoming more grating. She came across as self-centered and entitled, and her actions started to appear odd. While I understood her need to protect her daughter, I began to notice that her choices were increasingly motivated by her own interests rather than solely for the sake of her daughter, Poppy.
Given the book's title, I anticipated that there would be additional revelations throughout the storyline, and I found the plot compelling. One aspect that I find perplexing in books written from a character's POV is when they withhold information. It seems unrealistic for a character to withhold their own internal thoughts, and so make the story feel contrived.
Furthermore, I was taken aback by a twist in the plot that actually made me dislike Beth even more. Her decision seemed inexplicable to me, and unexpectedly, I found myself disliking her more than the serial killer husband.
Despite the issues that I had with the story, I want to emphasise that I did enjoy reading the book. It was a quick read with an interesting plot, and I particularly enjoyed the authors writing style and the small chapters. Overall, I would be interested in reading more from the series, but I don't foresee myself siding with Beth anytime soon.
However, as the story progressed, I found Beth's character becoming more grating. She came across as self-centered and entitled, and her actions started to appear odd. While I understood her need to protect her daughter, I began to notice that her choices were increasingly motivated by her own interests rather than solely for the sake of her daughter, Poppy.
Given the book's title, I anticipated that there would be additional revelations throughout the storyline, and I found the plot compelling. One aspect that I find perplexing in books written from a character's POV is when they withhold information. It seems unrealistic for a character to withhold their own internal thoughts, and so make the story feel contrived.
Furthermore, I was taken aback by a twist in the plot that actually made me dislike Beth even more. Her decision seemed inexplicable to me, and unexpectedly, I found myself disliking her more than the serial killer husband.
Despite the issues that I had with the story, I want to emphasise that I did enjoy reading the book. It was a quick read with an interesting plot, and I particularly enjoyed the authors writing style and the small chapters. Overall, I would be interested in reading more from the series, but I don't foresee myself siding with Beth anytime soon.