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rolexia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
litwitleecee's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Violence
bookph1le's review against another edition
3.0
I appreciated that this was a solid book that didn’t employ a lot of contrived twists to make it interesting, but it lacked the kind of tension that would have made it a very satisfying read.
litwithleigh's review against another edition
DNF because the relationship between McKenna and Zack hit a lil too close to my childhood.....
It was giving me [b:The Girl on the Train|22557272|The Girl on the Train|Paula Hawkins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1574805682l/22557272._SX50_.jpg|41107568] and [b:The Woman in the Window|40389527|The Woman in the Window|A.J. Finn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1528225499l/40389527._SY75_.jpg|52941950]. Alcoholic lady creeping others for fun and gets herself into some crap.
It was giving me [b:The Girl on the Train|22557272|The Girl on the Train|Paula Hawkins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1574805682l/22557272._SX50_.jpg|41107568] and [b:The Woman in the Window|40389527|The Woman in the Window|A.J. Finn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1528225499l/40389527._SY75_.jpg|52941950]. Alcoholic lady creeping others for fun and gets herself into some crap.
lindsaypopolizio's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
thepagelady's review against another edition
5.0
I finished this book in one setting! The suspense is thick and heavy! Just the way I like it! The writing is absolutely fantastic! The pace is nonstop and I ending was wonderful! Such an amazing read! I can't wait to see what Nora Murphy will give us next!
thephdivabooks's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting premise that definitely kept me engaged to see how it would all play out. A moral dilemma--does an abuser deserve to die? How is justice served in this sort of scenario?
Leah and McKenna have never met. Other than living in the same general area, they don't have anything in common. Other than that they are both in marriages that seem perfect to others, but are anything but behind closed doors.
Leah has turned to alcohol to deal with her problems. McKenna has been sneaking birth control pills while looking for an escape.
Both are trapped in their marriages with no one to turn to for fear of retribution.
Until Lead decides to do McKenna a favor. One McKenna didn't ask for. McKenna doesn't even know Leah exists, until that night. Now, McKenna owes Leah a favor in return.
A compelling story and one that left me pondering how justice can be served in a situation like this. I liked both Leah and McKenna in different ways, and I enjoyed seeing how the events unfolded. No real twists so to speak, but a compulsively readable story of psychological suspense.
Leah and McKenna have never met. Other than living in the same general area, they don't have anything in common. Other than that they are both in marriages that seem perfect to others, but are anything but behind closed doors.
Leah has turned to alcohol to deal with her problems. McKenna has been sneaking birth control pills while looking for an escape.
Both are trapped in their marriages with no one to turn to for fear of retribution.
Until Lead decides to do McKenna a favor. One McKenna didn't ask for. McKenna doesn't even know Leah exists, until that night. Now, McKenna owes Leah a favor in return.
A compelling story and one that left me pondering how justice can be served in a situation like this. I liked both Leah and McKenna in different ways, and I enjoyed seeing how the events unfolded. No real twists so to speak, but a compulsively readable story of psychological suspense.
thejessiejoy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.0
cindy_f's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent storytelling in this debut mystery by Nora Murphy! This book kept me so engaged, I just wanted to keep turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. There were similar themes that I have read before in other thrillers, but what sets this apart is the character development of the two protagonists- McKenna and Leah. Both are bright professional women married to handsome successful men who treat their wives as trophies. The women lose themselves, forced to give up their careers in order to be that perfect wife. The women live close to each other but never meet.
I enjoyed the buildup of suspense. I felt that the point of views from Leah and McKenna gave the reader a peek into the psyche of women abused and gaslit by their controlling husbands. I really rooted for these women. The Author’s note should not be missed.
I enjoyed the buildup of suspense. I felt that the point of views from Leah and McKenna gave the reader a peek into the psyche of women abused and gaslit by their controlling husbands. I really rooted for these women. The Author’s note should not be missed.
rebelkiss's review against another edition
3.0
Abusive husband who presented themselves differently to win the love of a woman. Strong women reduced to shamed girls with no self esteem. Classic real life.
It too me a very long time to read this book. It just wasn’t for me. There was nothing wrong with the story but it didn’t click for me. But my brain kept playing a song from the musical Chicago while reading it. At about the 83% mark I was more invested in how it would end
I will definitely pick up another book by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a copy.
It too me a very long time to read this book. It just wasn’t for me. There was nothing wrong with the story but it didn’t click for me. But my brain kept playing a song from the musical Chicago while reading it. At about the 83% mark I was more invested in how it would end
I will definitely pick up another book by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a copy.