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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I usually really enjoy JP Delaney's books, but this one was just OK for me. The decisions that the main couple made were so weird (to me), and I struggled to enjoy the book because of the unlikely situations that these parents allowed themselves to be put into.
This was a totally fine book. I thought seeing the dynamic of two families dealing with swapped children was interesting. I wish it had been a bit more of a fast-paced thriller, but it kept my attention the whole time.
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Now the 4th book I’ve read of Delaney’s and he is skilled at changing his writing style to fit the suspense needed to grip you. The storytelling for this book reminded me of Gone Girl with the switch between main character POV and case documents to unveil what is going on.
Although, I found the characters very annoying for the first half which made it harder to be gripped the whole way through. But, once they officially got charged (not a spoiler), the book massively picked up and I couldn’t put it down. It just took a while to get there.
It was fast paced due to its short chapters with lots of plot twists but I wouldn’t recommend it. He has other better written thrillers.
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
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
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Playing Nice by JP Delaney
I give this book 4 stars
Pete Riley answers the door one morning to a parent's worst nightmare. On his doorstep is Miles Lambert, who breaks the devastating news that Pete's two-year-old, Theo, isn't Pete's real son - their babies got mixed up at birth.
The two families - Pete, his partner Maddie, and Miles and his wife Lucy - agree to try to find a more flexible way to share their children's lives. But a plan to sue the hospital triggers an investigation that unearths disturbing questions about just what happened the day the babies were switched.
What secrets lie hidden behind the Lamberts' smart front door? How much can they trust the real parents of their child - or even each other?
A thought provoking and gripping read..A page turner from start to finish.
With thanks to Netgalley, the Author and the Publisher for my chance to read and review this book
I give this book 4 stars
Pete Riley answers the door one morning to a parent's worst nightmare. On his doorstep is Miles Lambert, who breaks the devastating news that Pete's two-year-old, Theo, isn't Pete's real son - their babies got mixed up at birth.
The two families - Pete, his partner Maddie, and Miles and his wife Lucy - agree to try to find a more flexible way to share their children's lives. But a plan to sue the hospital triggers an investigation that unearths disturbing questions about just what happened the day the babies were switched.
What secrets lie hidden behind the Lamberts' smart front door? How much can they trust the real parents of their child - or even each other?
A thought provoking and gripping read..A page turner from start to finish.
With thanks to Netgalley, the Author and the Publisher for my chance to read and review this book