Reviews

The Therapist by B.A. Paris

sare1125's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Violence, and Infidelity

kennyisboard's review

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

kaelaceleste's review

2.0

Actually pretty disappointed in this one - I just thought it was so boring and dry! It took me a while to finish because I couldn't get into it for the longest time and I really had a hard time staying interested. The story was basic and didn't really do much for me and I thought the conclusion was pretty obvious and didn't build up to much of anything at all. It was so slow and drawn out for the first 3/4 that by the time everything started happening I had figured it all out AND gotten bored which was a pretty terrible combo. The narrator had like literally no defining character traits and I just didn't care about anyone :/

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8690em's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

hotgirlsireads's review

2.0

the main character was so annoying

kimberleyh's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

fbzcab's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Death of parent, Death, and Stalking

toffeetink's review

dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

jennathewildwitch's review

dark mysterious fast-paced

5.0

I'm a big fan of psychological/domestic thrillers and, as per usual, B.A. Paris did not disappoint! 🎉 The Therapist has a feeling of impending doom and claustrophobia that I couldn't shake as I devoured the book. Just like our main character, Alice, I had a new suspect at every turn. The amount of little details that are scattered throughout to make you slowly lose confidence and jump to conclusions was incredible. I loved the games being played, making my mind race to try to figure out who killed Nina. That ending, though? It felt like a freight train barreling straight at you, but you didn't know which way to jump. Another masterful thriller from her that is not to be missed!

marieintheraw's review

4.0

After being disappointed with my first BA Paris, I was worried for this one. That being said, I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this one. The characters weren't my favorite (in either story really) but the thrilling aspects in this one really were worth it.

I received an ecopy of this book via Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.