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bookycatlady's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
pawsitivelybookish's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ekelker's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rachsull2's review
3.0
this book was good! major plot twist, sibling rivalry, fast paced ending. if you liked the housemaid or last mrs. parrish definitely read this. only thing I didn't love was that it's told from Harper's POV at about 75% which gets kind of repetitive
booksbyheath's review
5.0
BOOK: The Acts of Life
AUTHOR: Kristin Mulligan
GENRE: Romantic Suspense
RATING: 10/10
5 stars
MY THOUGHTS
Something you may or may not have gathered about me by now that my most prevalent character trait is my brutal honesty. It’s something I’ve always stayed true to and I find it shows through decently well in my book reviews. I was a little nervous (only a little) picking up this book knowing one of my close book friends Kristin wrote it, not to mention the incredible hype surrounding it!!!
So let me just say this, I would never ever lie about a book. And this book was unbelievably good.
One word to describe it: ADDICTIVE
This story, the writing style, the twists, the steam — I can’t. I simply can’t. It was so good. I could not physically release this book from my fingers until I was finished. I cannot say enough good things. I won’t say much else (other than READ THIS BOOK) because truly, going in blind was the best thing I could have done. It was a rollercoaster until the literal last sentence.
All my praise for Kristin Mulligan — you are a literary genius!!!!!
Read this if you:
- like psychological suspense
- have beef with your siblings
- want some GOOD spice in your life
- enjoy feeling like you’re watching a tv show as you read
AUTHOR: Kristin Mulligan
GENRE: Romantic Suspense
RATING: 10/10
5 stars
MY THOUGHTS
Something you may or may not have gathered about me by now that my most prevalent character trait is my brutal honesty. It’s something I’ve always stayed true to and I find it shows through decently well in my book reviews. I was a little nervous (only a little) picking up this book knowing one of my close book friends Kristin wrote it, not to mention the incredible hype surrounding it!!!
So let me just say this, I would never ever lie about a book. And this book was unbelievably good.
One word to describe it: ADDICTIVE
This story, the writing style, the twists, the steam — I can’t. I simply can’t. It was so good. I could not physically release this book from my fingers until I was finished. I cannot say enough good things. I won’t say much else (other than READ THIS BOOK) because truly, going in blind was the best thing I could have done. It was a rollercoaster until the literal last sentence.
All my praise for Kristin Mulligan — you are a literary genius!!!!!
Read this if you:
- like psychological suspense
- have beef with your siblings
- want some GOOD spice in your life
- enjoy feeling like you’re watching a tv show as you read
ldlourcey's review
5.0
4.5 stars
What a wild ride.
I went in blind, only knowing that it was getting rave reviews on bookstagram, and it did NOT disappoint!!
Romance, steamy chemistry, the feeling that something is amiss, lots of twists and turns, the ENDING
What a wild ride.
I went in blind, only knowing that it was getting rave reviews on bookstagram, and it did NOT disappoint!!
Romance, steamy chemistry, the feeling that something is amiss, lots of twists and turns, the ENDING
shannonjumpreads's review
4.0
I read the first 206 pages of this book on a Tuesday night, starting just after 8pm, which was so stupid of me, I know…the next day I couldn’t wait to get off work to finish the rest.
I can’t tell you how much I live for a first person male narrative. I don’t know why, but it’s true…and this one was done really well. I loved the steamy romantic suspense and the dynamics between Sam and his buddies, his reluctance to let himself fall for Harper.
The dynamic between Sam and his twin sister, Stella, however, drove me nuts, especially throughout the first act. And that first act felt like it dragged on longer than necessary…but as soon as the intermission bomb hit, I was back in the game and the pace kicked back up.
That said, I definitely preferred the first act to the second…I can’t quite pinpoint it, but I didn’t really care for Harper as a narrator and while it was interesting to see her perspective, it also felt long and in some ways repetitive (which will make sense once you read—I’m not sure how to explain that without giving anything away, so I’m leaving it at that…)
I have to admit, the ending was frustrating too…I’m pretty sure my copy was missing some pages cuz there’s no way Mulligan did me dirty with an ending like that, right?
I can’t tell you how much I live for a first person male narrative. I don’t know why, but it’s true…and this one was done really well. I loved the steamy romantic suspense and the dynamics between Sam and his buddies, his reluctance to let himself fall for Harper.
The dynamic between Sam and his twin sister, Stella, however, drove me nuts, especially throughout the first act. And that first act felt like it dragged on longer than necessary…but as soon as the intermission bomb hit, I was back in the game and the pace kicked back up.
That said, I definitely preferred the first act to the second…I can’t quite pinpoint it, but I didn’t really care for Harper as a narrator and while it was interesting to see her perspective, it also felt long and in some ways repetitive (which will make sense once you read—I’m not sure how to explain that without giving anything away, so I’m leaving it at that…)
I have to admit, the ending was frustrating too…I’m pretty sure my copy was missing some pages cuz there’s no way Mulligan did me dirty with an ending like that, right?
lizkatiereads's review
5.0
“If there’s one thing I learned out of all of this, it’s knowing that a mentally deranged person can be hiding in plain sight.”
This was a supplemental read added this month for the #steamandscreambookclub and I AM HERE FOR IT. Do you like both steam and scream in a book? Because let’s face it, it’s more fun that way, right? If you answered yes immediately, then go read this and have it BLOW YOUR MIND.
What I Loved:
-that this is a debut book by a fellow Bookstagrammer, and it is DAMN good
-holy moly the steamy parts in this book! They are immediate and abundant!
-Sam and Stella, they are twins with one screwed up relationship. Sam lives to make Stella happy, and is constantly seeking her approval.
-all of the other revolving relationships in this book involving significant others with the twins!
There are so many moving parts to this book! Manipulating, lying, and jealousy are abundant! Heinous thoughts creeping into ones mind lead to irreprehensible actions. Death surrounds some of these characters like the grim reaper! If you enjoy the You series by Caroline Kepnes or Verity by Colleen Hoover, then grab this one up! I got vibes from both!
⚠️CW/TW: mental illness, suicide, murder
✨Rating✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Steam:
This was a supplemental read added this month for the #steamandscreambookclub and I AM HERE FOR IT. Do you like both steam and scream in a book? Because let’s face it, it’s more fun that way, right? If you answered yes immediately, then go read this and have it BLOW YOUR MIND.
What I Loved:
-that this is a debut book by a fellow Bookstagrammer, and it is DAMN good
-holy moly the steamy parts in this book! They are immediate and abundant!
-Sam and Stella, they are twins with one screwed up relationship. Sam lives to make Stella happy, and is constantly seeking her approval.
-all of the other revolving relationships in this book involving significant others with the twins!
There are so many moving parts to this book! Manipulating, lying, and jealousy are abundant! Heinous thoughts creeping into ones mind lead to irreprehensible actions. Death surrounds some of these characters like the grim reaper! If you enjoy the You series by Caroline Kepnes or Verity by Colleen Hoover, then grab this one up! I got vibes from both!
⚠️CW/TW: mental illness, suicide, murder
✨Rating✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Steam: