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porchswingreader2025's review against another edition
3.0
Let me preface this review but saying I did enjoy the book but I figured out the ending about half way through. I read a lot of thriller and mystery books so that's probably why.
The story is engaging. Beth is on the run from an abusive husband. All while a husband (Jeffery) returns home to fine his wife (Sabine) missing. The story connects in an interesting why.
Jeffery quickly falls under suspicion on his wife missing status and Marcus the detective is trying to put the pieces together.
I did start thinking it was going one way but then I did figure out differently. The story is told from Beth, Jeffery, and Marcus's perspective.
The ending wraps up things quit nicely if I do say so myself. The book is well written and engaging. Out of 5 stars I'll give it a 3 just because I feel like I figured it out too soon. But I would recommend this book for the twists and turns.
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The story is engaging. Beth is on the run from an abusive husband. All while a husband (Jeffery) returns home to fine his wife (Sabine) missing. The story connects in an interesting why.
Jeffery quickly falls under suspicion on his wife missing status and Marcus the detective is trying to put the pieces together.
I did start thinking it was going one way but then I did figure out differently. The story is told from Beth, Jeffery, and Marcus's perspective.
The ending wraps up things quit nicely if I do say so myself. The book is well written and engaging. Out of 5 stars I'll give it a 3 just because I feel like I figured it out too soon. But I would recommend this book for the twists and turns.
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seabries's review against another edition
4.0
Well I was ready to give it a slow read 3, but the plot thickened!
n0shelfc0ntr0l's review against another edition
5.0
Sabine: A realtor gone missing. She has a history of mental illness.
Jeffrey: Sabine's husband and the primary suspect in her disappearance. He doesn't make much money and during her disappearance he found out she was having an affair with a doctor. Jeffrey has two hours holes in his alibi.
Marcus: The detective that is assigned to the case. He's going above and beyond using all of his resources to track down Sabine.
Beth: She's on the run from her abusive husband. Knowing her life depends on it, she uses all that she learned over the last few months in order to disappear.
I thought I knew all the characters that are laid out in the book, but not everyone is who they seem to be. Everyone has a motive. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. Is Beth and Sabine the same person? Is Jeffrey really the prime suspect? Does Sabine mental illness play into her disappearance? Just like Beth, laying out all the clues in different directions so did this story. The twists and turns of this story were genius.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this fabulous ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Jeffrey: Sabine's husband and the primary suspect in her disappearance. He doesn't make much money and during her disappearance he found out she was having an affair with a doctor. Jeffrey has two hours holes in his alibi.
Marcus: The detective that is assigned to the case. He's going above and beyond using all of his resources to track down Sabine.
Beth: She's on the run from her abusive husband. Knowing her life depends on it, she uses all that she learned over the last few months in order to disappear.
I thought I knew all the characters that are laid out in the book, but not everyone is who they seem to be. Everyone has a motive. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. Is Beth and Sabine the same person? Is Jeffrey really the prime suspect? Does Sabine mental illness play into her disappearance? Just like Beth, laying out all the clues in different directions so did this story. The twists and turns of this story were genius.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this fabulous ARC in exchange for an honest review.
travellingthepages's review against another edition
3.0
This book was weird. And not really in a good way?
It took a few days to get into because I honestly didn’t understand why the cop was giving his perspective. He didn’t really add to the story at all in my opinion. Even at the end. Still didn’t get it.
But then I got to the end and was like well what was the point of this other characters viewpoint? Like were they just there to confuse us? I didn’t get it.
And there were three people telling their story this entire time. So you do get three different perspectives.
It was interesting, but not edge of your seat interesting. It was an okay thriller.
The normal domestic violence that you would see. No one is made crazy though, so that’s good.
Both of us guessed who one of the characters were about halfway through. So it didn’t kind of ruin the ending for me at least
It took a few days to get into because I honestly didn’t understand why the cop was giving his perspective. He didn’t really add to the story at all in my opinion. Even at the end. Still didn’t get it.
But then I got to the end and was like well what was the point of this other characters viewpoint? Like were they just there to confuse us? I didn’t get it.
And there were three people telling their story this entire time. So you do get three different perspectives.
It was interesting, but not edge of your seat interesting. It was an okay thriller.
The normal domestic violence that you would see. No one is made crazy though, so that’s good.
Both of us guessed who one of the characters were about halfway through. So it didn’t kind of ruin the ending for me at least
nicholemetzger's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
sophie_brown_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
miss_p1nky's review
4.0
Good job on throwing us off until way in the middle! I kept reading just because I want to know who one of the POV's narrator is!
linda_h's review against another edition
4.0
A great thriller!
These suspense/thrillers are hit or miss for me. This was a HIT!
This book has a 'Sleeping with the Enemy' vibe right from the start. The more I read, the more confused I became. Things weren't adding up. What was going on? Sometimes that can be frustrating, but not here. The way this book is written it made me want to keep reading to figure everything out.
I listened to the audio book- which has 3 narrators. Beth was narrated by Vivienne Leheny, who does a fantastic job. Jeffrey is narrated by Chris Andrew Ciulla, who I don't really care for, but he did the part well. And, Marcus is narrated by Pete Simonelli (aka Sebastian York) who I love. (Side note: I had no idea Sebastian York had another narrator name.) I highly recommend the audio and felt that it actually contributed to the story.
Overall, this thriller was a winner for me- and I am glad that it lived up to the hype it got this summer.
These suspense/thrillers are hit or miss for me. This was a HIT!
This book has a 'Sleeping with the Enemy' vibe right from the start. The more I read, the more confused I became. Things weren't adding up. What was going on? Sometimes that can be frustrating, but not here. The way this book is written it made me want to keep reading to figure everything out.
I listened to the audio book- which has 3 narrators. Beth was narrated by Vivienne Leheny, who does a fantastic job. Jeffrey is narrated by Chris Andrew Ciulla, who I don't really care for, but he did the part well. And, Marcus is narrated by Pete Simonelli (aka Sebastian York) who I love. (Side note: I had no idea Sebastian York had another narrator name.) I highly recommend the audio and felt that it actually contributed to the story.
Overall, this thriller was a winner for me- and I am glad that it lived up to the hype it got this summer.