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bookjunkie57's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
False Step
I Picked Up This Book Because: My #BookspinBingo spinner told me to. #Roll100
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: Scribd
Dates Read: 5/16/23 - 5/18/23
Stars: 3
Narrator(s): Melissa Moran
The Characters:
Veronica:
Johnny:
The Story:
I hate to say it but I was somewhat disappointed with this. It was a whole lot of nothing for 90% of the book. However, the last 10% held on and wouldn't let go. Kept me up well past my bedtime on a school night.
The Random Thoughts:
I Picked Up This Book Because: My #BookspinBingo spinner told me to. #Roll100
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: Scribd
Dates Read: 5/16/23 - 5/18/23
Stars: 3
Narrator(s): Melissa Moran
The Characters:
Veronica:
Johnny:
The Story:
I hate to say it but I was somewhat disappointed with this. It was a whole lot of nothing for 90% of the book. However, the last 10% held on and wouldn't let go. Kept me up well past my bedtime on a school night.
The Random Thoughts:
booklvrkat's review
5.0
WHAT!?!?!?!?!?!? WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!? This was me while I was ripping through the pages of this story. I couldn't believe where it twisted, turned, and outright flabbergasted me. One of those stories you don't want to walk away from, and it takes a minute for it to sink in. Right out of the pages of a newspaper (if there are any), and out of your community. There are a couple of real life moments in this story that are going to rip out your heart, stomp on it, and downright hurt. Well done suspense.
hwyang893's review
4.0
It was really good for the first half part of the book, but a little bit disappointed with the ending.
_diana_'s review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lotusbutterfly's review against another edition
2.0
Read via Kindle First Reads
Not my go-to genre, but I do enjoy a good thriller and of the First Reads option this month this had the synopsis that caught my interest the most.
Unfortunately I found it rather bland and pedestrian. I got 70% of the way through and realised that I was not particularly engaged with either the plot or any of the characters and very little seemed to have actually happened. It's not always necessary for the main character to be likeable, but I found Veronica two-dimensional and cliche. I hate to leave books unfinished (with the notable exception of Anna Karenina) so I did keep going to the end, but the 'twist' was rather obvious early on given the limited cast of characters. There were also a couple of editing errors including a duplicated paragraph.
Overall an ok read, but not paticularly memorable.
Not my go-to genre, but I do enjoy a good thriller and of the First Reads option this month this had the synopsis that caught my interest the most.
Unfortunately I found it rather bland and pedestrian. I got 70% of the way through and realised that I was not particularly engaged with either the plot or any of the characters and very little seemed to have actually happened. It's not always necessary for the main character to be likeable, but I found Veronica two-dimensional and cliche. I hate to leave books unfinished (with the notable exception of Anna Karenina) so I did keep going to the end, but the 'twist' was rather obvious early on given the limited cast of characters. There were also a couple of editing errors including a duplicated paragraph.
Overall an ok read, but not paticularly memorable.
galian84's review against another edition
4.0
Suspenseful and page-turning describe my Kindle First pick for June. Lies, betrayal, and secrets abound in this story, leading to an explosive climax. Even though I had an inkling what was going to happen, it still took me by surprise. Each decision the character makes and each revelation sinks our MCs into a deeper and deeper hole, until there is only one choice left for all of them, to get out in one piece.
Personal bias but I was excited to see the FMC's occupation as an occupational therapist! Being in the therapy field myself, it's exciting to see us get some recognition.
It's told from third person POV of the wife, Veronica. Less one star because I really didn't like her for most of the book. I thought she was jealous and selfish, but she did redeem herself at the end. Did not disappoint!
Personal bias but I was excited to see the FMC's occupation as an occupational therapist! Being in the therapy field myself, it's exciting to see us get some recognition.
It's told from third person POV of the wife, Veronica. Less one star because I really didn't like her for most of the book. I thought she was jealous and selfish, but she did redeem herself at the end. Did not disappoint!
mleach07's review against another edition
4.0
False Step was pretty predictable. Especially if you read a lot of suspense books like I have. That being said it was still wildly entertaining and a definite must read.
ashleighbeanxo's review against another edition
3.0
When her husband Johnny finds a missing child on a hike, Veronica's life is turned upside down. The young boy had been missing for days and Johnny and his dog happened across him in the wilderness, turning Johnny into a hero. He seems to be loving the limelight, but when it's revealed that the boy was kidnapped and his rich family paid a hefty ransom, Veronica starts to question her husband. Could he have some part in the kidnapping?
I was blown away last year by Jane Doe, as was all of Goodreads it seems, so I was highly anticipating Victoria Helen Stone's next book. I feel like, for a thriller, this book didn't keep me on my toes. I guessed some of the plot twists and the reveals didn't feel shocking enough for me. I love a good twisty turny thriller and this just wasn't it.
Now - the characters. I absolutely hated Johnny. There was several times I was thinking 'why is Veronica still married to this guy??'
The book was an easy read and I'll definitely read more from Stone!
I was blown away last year by Jane Doe, as was all of Goodreads it seems, so I was highly anticipating Victoria Helen Stone's next book. I feel like, for a thriller, this book didn't keep me on my toes. I guessed some of the plot twists and the reveals didn't feel shocking enough for me. I love a good twisty turny thriller and this just wasn't it.
Now - the characters. I absolutely hated Johnny. There was several times I was thinking 'why is Veronica still married to this guy??'
Spoiler
I understand that she didn't want to hurt her daughter by divorcing, but wouldn't it be better for their child to grow up with two happily divorced parents, than two parents who are constantly cheating on the other and who don't communicate?? Johnny was just such a dick and I would have divorced him immediately. Fuck that guy.The book was an easy read and I'll definitely read more from Stone!
dmwhipp's review against another edition
3.0
I found this compelling, but also frustrating on several levels. I can't say I really liked any of the characters, including Veronica. Her willingness to sacrifice her happiness for her daughter's was portrayed in a way that made me feel she was more of a whiny victim than truly caring mother. She seemed to enjoy constantly thinking about her sacrifice and I think her affair was more titallating for her due to her staying married and sleeping with her husband's close friend.
It was also frustrating because it becomes apparent to the reader that Mica is high on the suspect list long before it crosses Veronica's mind. And when it does, the idiot has to let him know she knows he's the bad guy while alone in a car with him - something I really despise in fiction of all mediums. Use a little common sense, if you're trapped with a would-be murderer, don't let on you know. Maybe see if you can get away first.
It was also frustrating because it becomes apparent to the reader that Mica is high on the suspect list long before it crosses Veronica's mind. And when it does, the idiot has to let him know she knows he's the bad guy while alone in a car with him - something I really despise in fiction of all mediums. Use a little common sense, if you're trapped with a would-be murderer, don't let on you know. Maybe see if you can get away first.