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captwinghead's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a mind f*ck.
This is the second book I've ready from Barelli and one thing she does really well is the unreliable, slightly unhinged narrator. In this story, we know 2 things: Claire Petersen wants revenge on Hannah Wilson and people have said Claire gives them bad vibes. So, we start the novel aware that Hannah may have a very different view on the events that sent Claire after her and that everything Claire says may be untrue.
The story itself moves along pretty well, however there is a point where I realize Claire just put her plan on hold for a very long time. The sort of lull that made me wonder if that was intended or not because it did take some time for me to notice. Claire lost herself in Hannah's life and the events that weren't being orchestrated by Claire, so it's understandable that the initial plan sort of got lost for a while there.
I enjoy Barelli's writing style. I was pulled into the story very quickly. The ending was just a tad bit rushed for me, but I still enjoyed reading this book overall. It's a recommend if you want a thriller type story with an ending that honestly surprised me.
This is the second book I've ready from Barelli and one thing she does really well is the unreliable, slightly unhinged narrator. In this story, we know 2 things: Claire Petersen wants revenge on Hannah Wilson and people have said Claire gives them bad vibes. So, we start the novel aware that Hannah may have a very different view on the events that sent Claire after her and that everything Claire says may be untrue.
The story itself moves along pretty well, however there is a point where I realize Claire just put her plan on hold for a very long time. The sort of lull that made me wonder if that was intended or not because it did take some time for me to notice. Claire lost herself in Hannah's life and the events that weren't being orchestrated by Claire, so it's understandable that the initial plan sort of got lost for a while there.
I enjoy Barelli's writing style. I was pulled into the story very quickly. The ending was just a tad bit rushed for me, but I still enjoyed reading this book overall. It's a recommend if you want a thriller type story with an ending that honestly surprised me.
jmcelroy5's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
ashleysilver7's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun read, and I appreciated the "twist" at abut 80-85% through the book. Claire is a 24-year-old who has (quite literally) fallen from grace....through no fault of her own. She grew up very privileged, but her father was accused of inappropriate relations with a young nanny, and as a result her life was turned upside down...and she is BITTER. She is very despicable and has a plan to plot revenge, but things go sideways...and the book takes an unpredictable (yet delightful) turn. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading more books by Barelli.
bookedandcaffeinated's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
groovykathy's review against another edition
5.0
This book held my attention from start to finish. I like that Claire is thoroughly unlikeable, because first, I had to see just how far she would go. And then I had to see if she could be redeemed. I listened to the audiobook, and like many have said, the narrator was distracting. Her voice was far too old sounding for the character, but I still enjoyed it. A fun psychological thriller.
laurenlethbridge's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.5
larsvassy's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't to sure about this one at first but dam! Great twists and turns! Definitely recommend this book!
_msmarian_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I started off with mixed emotions as the main character had such an off-putting personality and I kept thinking she was obsessively psychotic. But it was her psychotic nature that actually made me want to keep reading more in the end! I was curious to see just how far she would go with her diabolical plan, and the multiple twists in the story kept me flying through the pages.
I won't lie, the author did well to keep me on a particular track.. and then she went and pulled the rug below from under me, which resulted in the ultimate plot twist! That alone is a reason for me to raise my rating from a 3.5 to a 4.
If you're a fan of a good thriller, I ask that you don't give up halfway. It gets better as you go through the story.
I won't lie, the author did well to keep me on a particular track.. and then she went and pulled the rug below from under me, which resulted in the ultimate plot twist! That alone is a reason for me to raise my rating from a 3.5 to a 4.
If you're a fan of a good thriller, I ask that you don't give up halfway. It gets better as you go through the story.
princessfee's review against another edition
4.0
This was a tricky one as I did not feel anything for Claire and although I think she was meant to be the victim, I felt more for Hannah. I felt like she whined a lot and in my opinion, there are plenty of ways to just ‘get over it’.
The last third of the book was good, the little mystery was not what I thought was going to happen so that’s a goods thing!
An easy book to listen to and the narrator reminded me of Katey Segal.
The last third of the book was good, the little mystery was not what I thought was going to happen so that’s a goods thing!
An easy book to listen to and the narrator reminded me of Katey Segal.