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mirth88's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.5
purplesssy's review
3.0
Definitely a good book. Surprising and engaging. But I don’t feel good about there being a second book (which is what the ending of this one seems to lead to.) I wish it would have ended with the police officer being guilty or at least her finding out her husband did kill Kate, but not the “where’s my baby?” part because it does seem to imply a second book and I don’t think there is enough story left to warrant one.
whatkateeread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
rachael1786's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
jessvetrano's review
3.0
Really fun storyline, really bad editing. Her dad died when she was eight and then her dad died when she was thirteen and then later her mom couldn’t visit because she was taking care of her sick dad? Just sloppy.
kacycl716's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jillmlong's review
5.0
I was not expecting this book to be so good. I haven't read a book in recent years filled with so much suspense. I could not put it down!
darbyf's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Drug use, and Rape
pewterwolf's review against another edition
4.0
***eProof given by UK publisher, Avon, via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review/reaction, even though I listened to audiobook via local library/BorrowBox***
This is a fun, addictive, popcorn thriller you should read you on a beach with a cocktail (if only we weren't in lockdown).
Yes, some of the twists and turns are a little predictable (*cough* the Airbnb landlord *cough*) but this was such a fun, edge-of-your-seat read. Though, the main issue that bothered me is how naive and trusting the main character, Orla, was. If she was a little more savvy, she might have been more wary over one or two characters and their kindness/motives... including the killer (those last few chapters had me spinning!)
But I forgot how much fun it was reading Sarah's books! I've read Sarah's YA novels (her debut, [b:Hunting Lila|10188580|Hunting Lila (Lila, #1)|Sarah Alderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327127900l/10188580._SY75_.jpg|15087473], [b:Conspiracy Girl|22449950|Conspiracy Girl|Sarah Alderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1405606827l/22449950._SY75_.jpg|41879559] & I believe I have [b:Out of Control|16080353|Out of Control|Sarah Alderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1385109331l/16080353._SY75_.jpg|21878834] on my TBR) in the past, but I had such fun with this adult thriller, I immediately bought her previous thriller, [b:In Her Eyes|51202278|In Her Eyes|Sarah Alderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580201886l/51202278._SX50_SY75_.jpg|67115740].
This is a fun, addictive, popcorn thriller you should read you on a beach with a cocktail (if only we weren't in lockdown).
Yes, some of the twists and turns are a little predictable (*cough* the Airbnb landlord *cough*) but this was such a fun, edge-of-your-seat read. Though, the main issue that bothered me is how naive and trusting the main character, Orla, was. If she was a little more savvy, she might have been more wary over one or two characters and their kindness/motives... including the killer (those last few chapters had me spinning!)
But I forgot how much fun it was reading Sarah's books! I've read Sarah's YA novels (her debut, [b:Hunting Lila|10188580|Hunting Lila (Lila, #1)|Sarah Alderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327127900l/10188580._SY75_.jpg|15087473], [b:Conspiracy Girl|22449950|Conspiracy Girl|Sarah Alderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1405606827l/22449950._SY75_.jpg|41879559] & I believe I have [b:Out of Control|16080353|Out of Control|Sarah Alderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1385109331l/16080353._SY75_.jpg|21878834] on my TBR) in the past, but I had such fun with this adult thriller, I immediately bought her previous thriller, [b:In Her Eyes|51202278|In Her Eyes|Sarah Alderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580201886l/51202278._SX50_SY75_.jpg|67115740].