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rachyc's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. So the start was super confusing as there’s a load of characters. But once you remember the characters and their connections to each other- wowwwwww. Amazing book. One of my favourite books in the end. All the plot twists!
adcoleman's review against another edition
5.0
What a page turner!
I was considering it a slow start, between the chapters flashing back in time with a lot of characters to get to know, and linking who was still around in the current day POV.
But once it got going I could not stop! Wasn’t too much of a creepy thriller, more of a domestic ‘real life’ thriller vibe - but that did not stop the shock twists.
Once twists came, they did not stop right to the very end. The last 50/60 pages had more twists than I could count & all linked back to small details much earlier in the story that were such a joy to discover.
I think of all the fictions I’ve read, this one had me shocked the most with its plot twists, and that for me is what makes a perfect crime/thriller read!
I was considering it a slow start, between the chapters flashing back in time with a lot of characters to get to know, and linking who was still around in the current day POV.
But once it got going I could not stop! Wasn’t too much of a creepy thriller, more of a domestic ‘real life’ thriller vibe - but that did not stop the shock twists.
Once twists came, they did not stop right to the very end. The last 50/60 pages had more twists than I could count & all linked back to small details much earlier in the story that were such a joy to discover.
I think of all the fictions I’ve read, this one had me shocked the most with its plot twists, and that for me is what makes a perfect crime/thriller read!
kate66's review against another edition
5.0
What's not to love about Andrea Mara? As usual with a twisty, turny thriller I feel lost for the first 50 pages or so but then when who's who and what's gone before clicks I'm glued.
Another confession is that Andrea's books sometimes give me the creeps. I'm easily disturbed and the most annoying part about a great thriller like this that you don't want to stop reading is that I have to when night falls. I admit it. If this was on the telly I'd be behind the sofa with my eyes shut.
However, my irrational fears aside, no one does thrillers quite as well as Andrea Mara. I've loved all her other books (some only slightly more than others) so when I got an advance copy from Netgalley I started reading straight away.
The story revolves around the disappearance of 3 year old Lily Murphy and the connection it has to Joanna Stedman who now lives in her house. Lily was never found and Joanna believes she knows more about this case than most because Joanna has a whole closet full of secrets herself.
As she tries to unravel her own past and that of the Murphy family the twists keep coming. In fact the very last twist is on the final page.
As usual a brilliantly conceived and tautly plotted thriller from an author at the top of her game.
Very highly recommended to anyone who loves thrillers and who has or hasn't read Andrea's previous books.
Plus if anyone is listening can you put my name on the list for the next one please.
Another confession is that Andrea's books sometimes give me the creeps. I'm easily disturbed and the most annoying part about a great thriller like this that you don't want to stop reading is that I have to when night falls. I admit it. If this was on the telly I'd be behind the sofa with my eyes shut.
However, my irrational fears aside, no one does thrillers quite as well as Andrea Mara. I've loved all her other books (some only slightly more than others) so when I got an advance copy from Netgalley I started reading straight away.
The story revolves around the disappearance of 3 year old Lily Murphy and the connection it has to Joanna Stedman who now lives in her house. Lily was never found and Joanna believes she knows more about this case than most because Joanna has a whole closet full of secrets herself.
As she tries to unravel her own past and that of the Murphy family the twists keep coming. In fact the very last twist is on the final page.
As usual a brilliantly conceived and tautly plotted thriller from an author at the top of her game.
Very highly recommended to anyone who loves thrillers and who has or hasn't read Andrea's previous books.
Plus if anyone is listening can you put my name on the list for the next one please.
gaily56's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
kayleighhroseee's review against another edition
4.0
A multi-layered, gripping story with so many twists & turns. This is a complex tale & the sheer amount & depth of characters made me confused at first, so I don’t think I picked up on the smaller clues to initially appreciate the execution. In retrospect, Andrea Mara is brilliant.
I definitely got in to the 2nd half of this book more than the first. With great chunks of new information, to add to my imaginal cork board of evidence, & quick chapters- I have flown through it.
I’d highly recommend this book & can’t wait to read more from Mara.
“Secrets are hard for the soul, but some truths are too much.”- Andrea Mara
I definitely got in to the 2nd half of this book more than the first. With great chunks of new information, to add to my imaginal cork board of evidence, & quick chapters- I have flown through it.
I’d highly recommend this book & can’t wait to read more from Mara.
“Secrets are hard for the soul, but some truths are too much.”- Andrea Mara
nai91's review against another edition
5.0
I've read over 45 books this year & this was by far my favourite! Absolutely brilliant
girlonabookshelf's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
alyreads8's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0