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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
3.5 stars
I have read and loved other books by the author and I had so much expectations for this book. It didn’t live up to my expectations but,it was a fun and interesting read, in the style that the author has created.
Revolving around abuse and domestic violence, the book focuses on “the Sunday girl” Taylor Bishop and her relationship with her partner Angus Hollingsworth. It starts off with Taylor coming across her own sex tape which is released by Angus right after their breakup. In an attempt to take revenge, she goes miles to humiliate and destroy Angus until he comes back to her, cries and apologises and they get back together.
But things start to go downhill after sometime making Taylor question their relationship and whether Angus really wanted her back or revenge from her.
The story had a very good setting, revolving around domestic violence, abuse and gaslighting. It is very good to see a lighthearted read focus on something as important as this. But what I couldn’t agree on is how Taylor went back to Angus after all the things he did to get, and stayed with him. It might be common in an emotionally abusive relationship but the author didn’t present strong convincing factors for the reader to accept Taylor’s decision.
Nevertheless I loved the fast pace and the thrill the book presented. It was meaningful in the message that the author wanted to present.
I have read and loved other books by the author and I had so much expectations for this book. It didn’t live up to my expectations but,it was a fun and interesting read, in the style that the author has created.
Revolving around abuse and domestic violence, the book focuses on “the Sunday girl” Taylor Bishop and her relationship with her partner Angus Hollingsworth. It starts off with Taylor coming across her own sex tape which is released by Angus right after their breakup. In an attempt to take revenge, she goes miles to humiliate and destroy Angus until he comes back to her, cries and apologises and they get back together.
But things start to go downhill after sometime making Taylor question their relationship and whether Angus really wanted her back or revenge from her.
The story had a very good setting, revolving around domestic violence, abuse and gaslighting. It is very good to see a lighthearted read focus on something as important as this. But what I couldn’t agree on is how Taylor went back to Angus after all the things he did to get, and stayed with him. It might be common in an emotionally abusive relationship but the author didn’t present strong convincing factors for the reader to accept Taylor’s decision.
Nevertheless I loved the fast pace and the thrill the book presented. It was meaningful in the message that the author wanted to present.
After reading this I had a hard time deciding how I felt about it.
Here what I liked:
- I really liked the narrator's voice.
- It had my attention at the beginning but as the story progressed it was predictable.
What I didn’t like:
- I normally don’t mind predicting the story early on but it needs to make sense. The mystery wasn't a mystery.
- Taylor’s decisions drove me nuts. I wouldn’t even call it naive just plain stupid.
- The ending was meh.
Here what I liked:
- I really liked the narrator's voice.
- It had my attention at the beginning but as the story progressed it was predictable.
What I didn’t like:
- I normally don’t mind predicting the story early on but it needs to make sense. The mystery wasn't a mystery.
- Taylor’s decisions drove me nuts. I wouldn’t even call it naive just plain stupid.
- The ending was meh.
Listened to this one while running, so my review is based, really, on how good it is in that context.
I’m confused. Maybe I didn’t pay enough attention to this one? Woman in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship fails to leave. And also seeks revenge. While also sleeping with a man vaguely related to the abusive boyfriend’s dodgy business dealings. Police useless. Everyone flailing around while drinking wine. Meh.
I was given a copy by NetGalley for an honest review so cheers for that NetGalley.
The Sunday Girl is a thriller great for readers starting out in the genre. If you have yet to read others I do suggest picking it up.
The premise is what intrigued me, a woman consulting The Art of War to get back at her ex boyfriend. I thought it was such a clever concept! Unfortunately it was not executed well.
Taylor was so silly! I actually rolled my eyes at some scenes because I knew what was going to happen because she could not hide her tracks. She also can not take a hint! Like how obvious does someone need to be until she understands? I am not sure if the reader was to know but it was pretty blunt.
The end did feel rushed but in all honesty I did stay up late to finish the last 100 pages because I needed to know how it finished. I am not 100% satisfied with the ending but I can not wait to read more of the authors work. It was a great debut and I hope to see her writing grow in this genre.
The Sunday Girl is a thriller great for readers starting out in the genre. If you have yet to read others I do suggest picking it up.
The premise is what intrigued me, a woman consulting The Art of War to get back at her ex boyfriend. I thought it was such a clever concept! Unfortunately it was not executed well.
Taylor was so silly! I actually rolled my eyes at some scenes because I knew what was going to happen because she could not hide her tracks. She also can not take a hint! Like how obvious does someone need to be until she understands? I am not sure if the reader was to know but it was pretty blunt.
The end did feel rushed but in all honesty I did stay up late to finish the last 100 pages because I needed to know how it finished. I am not 100% satisfied with the ending but I can not wait to read more of the authors work. It was a great debut and I hope to see her writing grow in this genre.
It has been said that leaving a toxic relationship is one of the most difficult things a person in such a situation will ever do, The amount of willpower and self-control if takes to leave someone who has been manipulating and lying to you ... and not return to the relationship ... is overwhelming. In Pip Drysdale's debut novel The Sunday Girl, Taylor Bishop finds herself trying to leave an all-consuming, poisonous relationship only to find herself being pulled back to it in more ways than one.
Taylor has left her charismatic, yet insidious, boyfriend Angus. This time for good - she has no intention of ever going back. In fact, all she wants is revenge on the liar and cheater. After consulting a copy of The Art of War, Taylor devises a plan to get back at her ex, but soon discovers that vengeance is not child's play. Will her nefarious deeds go unpunished, or will she have to pay for her acts of retribution against the man who shattered her heart into a million pieces? After all, he deserved everything he had coming to him ...
Going into The Sunday Girl, I expected it to be a wild thrill ride focused primarily on revenge, similar to Camilla Lackberg's The Golden Cage. Instead I found myself pleasantly surprised to learn that this novel holds much more depth and insight than a revenge fantasy exacted. Drysdale has written the primer on toxic relationships! She describes emotional abuse at the hands of a master manipulator so well, making this novel both incredibly compelling and terrifying. Angus and Taylor's relationship is bone chilling, and I was fearful for her well-being throughout this book, just hoping that she would make it out of this horrible relationship unscathed. I won't reveal the ending, but The Sunday Girl had me on the edge of my seat until the very last page.
I listened to an excellent audiobook production of this novel narrated by Anthea Greco. Greco was divine as Taylor! Her voice enveloped me in this story and made me care so much for Taylor's character. I found Greco's narration to be entirely believable and her performance to be stellar.
The Sunday Girl is recommended to anyone who has ever been in a toxic relationship, and those who love domestic thrillers.
Taylor has left her charismatic, yet insidious, boyfriend Angus. This time for good - she has no intention of ever going back. In fact, all she wants is revenge on the liar and cheater. After consulting a copy of The Art of War, Taylor devises a plan to get back at her ex, but soon discovers that vengeance is not child's play. Will her nefarious deeds go unpunished, or will she have to pay for her acts of retribution against the man who shattered her heart into a million pieces? After all, he deserved everything he had coming to him ...
Going into The Sunday Girl, I expected it to be a wild thrill ride focused primarily on revenge, similar to Camilla Lackberg's The Golden Cage. Instead I found myself pleasantly surprised to learn that this novel holds much more depth and insight than a revenge fantasy exacted. Drysdale has written the primer on toxic relationships! She describes emotional abuse at the hands of a master manipulator so well, making this novel both incredibly compelling and terrifying. Angus and Taylor's relationship is bone chilling, and I was fearful for her well-being throughout this book, just hoping that she would make it out of this horrible relationship unscathed. I won't reveal the ending, but The Sunday Girl had me on the edge of my seat until the very last page.
I listened to an excellent audiobook production of this novel narrated by Anthea Greco. Greco was divine as Taylor! Her voice enveloped me in this story and made me care so much for Taylor's character. I found Greco's narration to be entirely believable and her performance to be stellar.
The Sunday Girl is recommended to anyone who has ever been in a toxic relationship, and those who love domestic thrillers.
I could NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. It’s been a few months since I had a book really keep me on the edge of my seat, a book that made me stay awake till 3am even though I had to be at work at 7am.
Pip Drysdale outdid herself.
Pip Drysdale outdid herself.
Couldn’t put this one down and played out exactly how I wanted it to, so good when that happens.
MC super annoying and just a terrible sense of judgement.
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed my experience reading this psychological thriller. The writing flower very well and it definetly kept you wanting more. Quiet the page turner! I loved the "Art of War" inspiration. In this book we follow Angus & Taylor. Taylor is seeking revenge on her cheating ex boyfriend after he puts a sex tape of them on the internet. They eventually reconcile but boy how the tables have turned. This was a great read!
I really enjoyed my experience reading this psychological thriller. The writing flower very well and it definetly kept you wanting more. Quiet the page turner! I loved the "Art of War" inspiration. In this book we follow Angus & Taylor. Taylor is seeking revenge on her cheating ex boyfriend after he puts a sex tape of them on the internet. They eventually reconcile but boy how the tables have turned. This was a great read!