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3.64 AVERAGE


Sometimes I wonder how Shari Lapena does such a good job about writing about actual psychopaths. The characters in this book are terrible and terrifying people, and it somehow made this book amazing. I hope she writes more books because I am waiting.
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious tense 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: Yes

I listened to this audiobook and immediately forgot everything about it, but I think I liked it while listening.

ok look.. this was a solid "murder mystery" to me... i know it actually ISNT one of those cozy murder mysteries .. but to me thats what it feels like... the typical "parents are dead - kids are suspects - everyone hates each other" type book. 

so if youre looking for that - than.. this is something i would absolutely suggest to read. 

its still a good book, but for those of us who consume these types of books more often than not... It felt a little drawn out at times. I legit could not keep the kids straight. I just couldnt remember who was who, and I saw someone say it felt "robotic" at times.. and yes... it does. Some of the conversations were just weird.... not the BEST Shari Lapena book.. but still a decent read. 
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Addictive but predictable - First time I've managed to guess the killer before the reveal 
dark mysterious tense 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: Yes
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Read/rated 5/3/2025
dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes