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3.3 AVERAGE
3.3 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
Totally Gripping and Thrilling!
I just finished reading "Our Little Secret" by Lisa Jackson, and it was so good! The story is about Brooke Harmon, who has an affair with a super charming but creepy guy named Gideon Ross. When she tries to end things to save her family, Gideon won’t let go and promises he’ll always be there. Fast forward a bit, and even though Brooke thinks she's moved on, Gideon comes back, and it’s seriously intense!
I loved Brooke’s character because she’s so real and relatable. You can totally feel her fear and determination to protect her family. The way the book dives into her life and shows her relationships, especially with her husband and daughter, made me really care about what happens to her.
The suspense in this book is amazing. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen, there’s another twist. Gideon is such a scary character, and his obsession with Brooke kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put the book down because I had to know what he was going to do next!
The writing is smooth and easy to read, which made the book even more enjoyable. There were a few predictable moments, and I wish the ending had tied up a few more loose ends, but overall, it didn’t take away from how exciting the story was.
If you love psychological thrillers that keep you guessing, you should definitely read "Our Little Secret." It’s got all the drama, suspense, and twists you could want. Lisa Jackson did an awesome job, and I can’t wait to read more of her books!
I just finished reading "Our Little Secret" by Lisa Jackson, and it was so good! The story is about Brooke Harmon, who has an affair with a super charming but creepy guy named Gideon Ross. When she tries to end things to save her family, Gideon won’t let go and promises he’ll always be there. Fast forward a bit, and even though Brooke thinks she's moved on, Gideon comes back, and it’s seriously intense!
I loved Brooke’s character because she’s so real and relatable. You can totally feel her fear and determination to protect her family. The way the book dives into her life and shows her relationships, especially with her husband and daughter, made me really care about what happens to her.
The suspense in this book is amazing. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen, there’s another twist. Gideon is such a scary character, and his obsession with Brooke kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put the book down because I had to know what he was going to do next!
The writing is smooth and easy to read, which made the book even more enjoyable. There were a few predictable moments, and I wish the ending had tied up a few more loose ends, but overall, it didn’t take away from how exciting the story was.
If you love psychological thrillers that keep you guessing, you should definitely read "Our Little Secret." It’s got all the drama, suspense, and twists you could want. Lisa Jackson did an awesome job, and I can’t wait to read more of her books!
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
Definitely couldn't put it down! Lisa Jackson knows how to tell a story, even if the ending is predictable.
I very much enjoyed this Fatal Attraction retelling!
I very much enjoyed this Fatal Attraction retelling!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Vomit
This was my first Lisa Jackson book and I enjoyed it. The book has many twists and lots of lies and deception. I will say I was gripped immediately but felt that the story became predictable as time went on. I still enjoyed the book and will definitely read more by this author.
Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the e-arc copy in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the e-arc copy in exchange for my honest review.
fast-paced
This is a nicely twisted story that does a pretty good job of trying to guess who is lying, who is sneaking around, who has hidden motives and who will end up still alive? You have Brooke ending an affair with a hot but crazy guy who swears they will be together forever...one way or another. And boy does he show his love with all that stalking of her family. Then you add in more secrets, twisting how actions in the past happened, a daughter falling in love for the first time (and making her own stupid choices), a husband that probably had an affair of his own (and maybe more than one), and a sister bearing grudges of her own. Now, I would have gone to the police if I found tracking devices and recording equipment so it did bother me that Brooke did not do so. But creepy thrilling book that I enjoyed reading and I was not too surprised at the ending but enjoyed it nonetheless.
medium-paced
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Straight up thriller / suspense from start to finish. Kept me engaged and thinking and psyched out the whole time.