Reviews - She Didn't See It Coming

242 reviews for:

She Didn't See It Coming

Shari Lapena

3.96 AVERAGE

gratzee's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

keyy0610's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging mysterious tense 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

This book was like playing Clue on expert mode with a bunch of shady characters. Everyone had AWFUL shit to hide and not a single person was likable.

But somehow, I was obsessed and finished this in 24 hours. It’s an easy read, fast paced, short chapters and multiple POVs. Finished it in one sitting because I had to know who did it and why.

I was side-eyeing all of these characters. They’re all honestly a hot mess. No one is safe from suspicion and the constant guessing game kept me spiraling. Not always a fan of red herrings in books but somehow this one worked. I’d think I had it figured out, then boom, last minute twist that had me questioning everything again!

This book delivers all the drama: long-buried secrets, manipulative lies, shady people in general, and one seriously twisty investigation. It gives big “Dateline meets a Lifetime thriller” energy but smarter and addictive.

If you’re into fast-paced thrillers with police procedural vibes, a tangle of lies, and a final twist that leaves you with a smug little “I KNEW it” (or maybe it will shock you), then you need to add this to your TBR immediately.

4.5 ⭐️

mrsbooknerd's review against another edition

5.0

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: Complicated

Tense from start to finish. Love the writing style. No notes.

noramestrich's review against another edition

4.0

mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

As usual, a fun, easy thriller to zip through!

anatrp's review against another edition

4.0

dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

gleniceanne's review against another edition

4.0

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

calmcelebration9888's review against another edition

4.25

Shari Lapena is the queen of thrillers. This was a great book. She definitely has a signature style, multiple perspectives, fast paced and so sinister. I loved the sub plot of Alice and her mom.