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idyllb's review
3.0
2.5 stars. More like a poor version of You. The plot is predictable and the writing is not great and lags at some places. Also our heroine ultimately lacks the intelligence, sarcasm and dark humor that Joe from You possesses. In fact it is one of those books that you get annoyed at the main character because she is very stupid. Despite saying that, it is readable and has a pace. It is an average thriller. It was just done better before by other authors.
mm19's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
agustinap's review against another edition
3.0
Unfortunately, I didn't like this book as much as I was hoping. Cassie is obsessed with Forest and his wife. I just could not relate to the character or even understand her. I also felt that the ending was too far fetch.
andrearbooks's review
4.0
Just One Look by Lindsay Cameron was quite the ride, and I just loved the thrills it provided! The story focuses on Cassie. Cassie was once a lawyer (and the story of why she's not is not immediately revealed), but for now, she is working for a temp agency. In this role, she is assigned to review emails for a lawsuit. Wading through the emails, Cassie finds her way to a couple's personal correspondence. She is so drawn into their life. Drawn into the point that Cassie wants their life, or more specifically she wants the husband, Forest. Cassie's focus turns from her work to learning all she can about Forest, so she can make him hers. Y'all, the twists in this one were wild. Every character has some level of secrecy about who they really are, and when those reveals happen, they are so, so good. I don't want to say too much because this is a thriller where the best stuff is very much the reveals as the story goes on, so I'll just say that this is absolutely a book you're going to need in your life. Thanks to NetGalley for the look at this July 2021 release!
menniemenace's review
4.0
I could not stop reading this.
It's like YOU but more desperate and faster. Cassie's in love with a made-up version of some random guy. It's a classic obsessive person falling in love with actual trash story.
The last 10 chapters go off in a new direction. It's pretty expected but still makes you gasp once it happens.
I really liked this. Glad I picked it up.
It's like YOU but more desperate and faster. Cassie's in love with a made-up version of some random guy. It's a classic obsessive person falling in love with actual trash story.
The last 10 chapters go off in a new direction. It's pretty expected but still makes you gasp once it happens.
I really liked this. Glad I picked it up.
creaseinthespinebooks's review against another edition
3.0
This is a slow moving thriller, and I found this to be more about a Stalker Story then a psychological thriller which I mostly enjoy reading. I found the twists to be goood but overall, I found the characters just weird and hard to like. If you like a Stalker Story this is for you, but I wanted more of a Thriller then a Stalker story
wureads's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is a mystery-thriller book, featuring quite the gaggle of stalking and one major plot twist. Cassie Woodson, a legal temp who works for a large firm, finds herself in a position of power; knowing the details of a corporate partner's personal emails, and therefore, his life.
I found myself pretty entranced with the book, having finished it in a single weekend. However, I was disappointed with the amount of repetitive language and terms used throughout the book. While it made the book easy to navigate, I may have been a bit underwhelmed. The story over all was a slow-burn, that mostly focused on the nefarious dealings of Cassie. Up until the last few chapters, that is.
I can admit that I did not at all see the twist that was to come, but when it came to the climax, I feel it may have been a bit rushed in execution. There was not a very satisfactory ending, as we see our protagonist go back to bad habits, not having learned from the shit show that played before her.
Overall, the storyline was solid and it all made sense in the end. I think it was worth the read, especially for those who enjoy an easy-to-read, but eventful stalker-thriller book.
The font in the hardback version, (I'm not sure if there is a paperback version) was easy to see as it wasn't too big or small, which made for a quick read.
I found myself pretty entranced with the book, having finished it in a single weekend. However, I was disappointed with the amount of repetitive language and terms used throughout the book. While it made the book easy to navigate, I may have been a bit underwhelmed. The story over all was a slow-burn, that mostly focused on the nefarious dealings of Cassie. Up until the last few chapters, that is.
I can admit that I did not at all see the twist that was to come, but when it came to the climax, I feel it may have been a bit rushed in execution. There was not a very satisfactory ending, as we see our protagonist go back to bad habits, not having learned from the shit show that played before her.
Overall, the storyline was solid and it all made sense in the end. I think it was worth the read, especially for those who enjoy an easy-to-read, but eventful stalker-thriller book.
The font in the hardback version, (I'm not sure if there is a paperback version) was easy to see as it wasn't too big or small, which made for a quick read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Addiction, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
morgsmorgs's review
dark
sad
tense
slow-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
2.75