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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ich bin nicht gemacht für Thriller und Krimis, ich bin doch noch klein
:( das war ganz gruselig
Der main character ist ganz unsympathisch und eigentlich alle anderen auch bis auf henry und clarence (der Hund). der macker ist so auf krampf anders als alle anderen und so komisch feministisch. Es wirkt wie ein self insert des Autors
Na ja der Plot war auf jeden Fall sehr spannend, zwischendurch hat es sich ein bisschen gezogen, aber das Ende war wirklich krass spannend
:( das war ganz gruselig
Der main character ist ganz unsympathisch und eigentlich alle anderen auch bis auf henry und clarence (der Hund). der macker ist so auf krampf anders als alle anderen und so komisch feministisch. Es wirkt wie ein self insert des Autors
Na ja der Plot war auf jeden Fall sehr spannend, zwischendurch hat es sich ein bisschen gezogen, aber das Ende war wirklich krass spannend
Kept me hooked from the start. Really enjoyed the story line, writing and the twists!
mysterious
tense
medium-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
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
I’m a sucker for a good police/law procedural novel, even if it’s not entirely realistic. In this story, two sisters are on trial for the 🔪 of their father. They were both at the scene. They were both covered in his blood. They both left trace evidence on the body. They both called 911 and accused the other sister. Who is telling the truth?
I’m usually pretty good at figuring out the twist and the final reveal in these books, but this one kept me guessing the whole time. There was a fifty-fifty shot that the jury, and the reader, would identify the guilty sister.
Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I’m usually pretty good at figuring out the twist and the final reveal in these books, but this one kept me guessing the whole time. There was a fifty-fifty shot that the jury, and the reader, would identify the guilty sister.
Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
SYNOPSIS
-Two sisters. One murdered father.
-Each sister calls 911 and blames the other.
-One of them is lying. One of them is a killer.
-Eddie Flynn, con-man-turned-lawyer, defends Sofia. Kate Brooks, a first-time solo attorney, defends Alexandra.
-Both attorneys are sure their client is innocent, but only one of them is right.
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MY THOUGHTS
-Classic Cavanagh: twisty, smart, and impossible to put down.
-This is book 5 in the Eddie Flynn series, but you can totally read it as a standalone.
-The courtroom drama here is top tier, and I loved the trial portion.
-It’s told in multiple POVs, including Eddie, Kate, and the anonymous killer’s POV listed only as “she, which added a layer of suspense.
-I changed my mind like five times about who the guilty sister was.
-If you’re into legal thrillers with morally messy characters, you’ll fly through this.
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TL;DR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Super satisfying legal thriller with dual murder suspects, shady family secrets, and two smart attorneys going head to head. Fast-paced, cleverly plotted, and full of courtroom tension. Great entry in the Eddie Flynn series, but totally works on its own.
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THANKS: Thanks to Atria Books and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book will be published on June 3, 2025.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug use, Sexual assault
If there's one thing to know about me, it's that Steve Cavanagh is one of my favorite thriller/suspense authors. When I found out that a new Eddie Flynn novel was being released, I jumped at the chance to be able to review it. I love Eddie Flynn and his non-traditional ways of defending his clients. I was kept guessing the whole time as to which sister did it, and anytime I had an idea, I'd be thrown off the scent and back to debating who did it.
This one started a little slow but as we reached the climax of the story I could not put this one down. I highly recommend this one for anybody interested in a good suspense and legal drama.
Although you can read these as stand alones, I highly recommend reading the Eddie Flynn series in order.
Thank you to Atria for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This one started a little slow but as we reached the climax of the story I could not put this one down. I highly recommend this one for anybody interested in a good suspense and legal drama.
Although you can read these as stand alones, I highly recommend reading the Eddie Flynn series in order.
Thank you to Atria for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No