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Ele & Ela

Alice Feeney

3.98 AVERAGE


In the quiet country town of Blackdown a woman's body has been found. Anna, a BBC correspondent is sent from London to cover the story. Jack is the DCI in charge of the investigation. But Anna and Jack already know each other, and they both know the dead woman, and it soon becomes clear that the long forgotten past may not be as forgotten as they'd hoped.
An easy and captivating read. Feeney's clear strength is in her constant misdirection. The story is told back and forth between the two lead cast members, with the occasional input from the killer. Nothing groundbreaking, but definitely entertaining.
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

Ok like I have a few thoughts on this book. Overall it was good. I thought I had the predictable ending. But then it changed. And then it changed again. That is fine.

What I didn’t like is it should’ve been marketed differently. Around 50% you know that it was the 2 main people who committed the crimes. The entire premise is like “his and her” perspectives. But then it basically just makes you wonder about everyone else and not them. Then it just turns into sorority nightmares.

I wish one of them were the murderer. At least it would acc make sense.

For me personally the second plot twist wasn’t needed. It should’ve just been kept to the one at the very end.
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Did not see that twist coming!? I thought for sure I had this figured out but wow was I surprised! 
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious tense fast-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
fast-paced

This whole entire novel blew my mind. I was at a loss of words, shocking and upsetting at the same time. This plot unraveled beautifully, with major twists on every page. The characters were unlikable, the murders were cruel, and the perspectives kept me guessing until the very end. It was beyond amazing and I’m looking forward to a sequel. Nothing less!!
dark mysterious tense