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aprilparker97's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.75
aprilshowers97's review
4.0
If writing YA paranormal romance wasn't enough, apparently Joss Stirling also writes rather good thrillers.
This was an enjoyable read, that raises some valuable questions about the lies we tell ourselves, the lies we tell each other and the modern tendency to pathologise distress.
This was an enjoyable read, that raises some valuable questions about the lies we tell ourselves, the lies we tell each other and the modern tendency to pathologise distress.
magnifyingreader's review
4.0
Don't trust me is part of a new genre for me, I hadn't previously read an adult psychological thriller however definitely will after reading this one.
Joss Stirling has crafted a brilliant story in Don't trust me providing just enough clues throughout to keep you guessing the outcome until the end. The book revolves around Jessica, who's relationship is crumbling and her boss and job have both disappeared. Jessica is the prime suspect in the burglary of her partner Michael's house who is at the end of his tether with her erratic behaviour caused by ADHD. Jessica is trying to prove her innocence in the face of previous wrongdoings and after finding a body things become even more complicated.
Don't trust me tackles many important issues such as mental health and missing persons, intertwining the stories of different individuals and timelines, highlighting the complexity of police investigations. The book is written with excellent knowledge of the judicial system and allows you to engage fully. Written from several points of view the story is revealed through diaries, emails as well as the character perspectives.
I would highly recommend Don't trust me, even if it is your first foray into Adult psychological thrillers too!
Joss Stirling has crafted a brilliant story in Don't trust me providing just enough clues throughout to keep you guessing the outcome until the end. The book revolves around Jessica, who's relationship is crumbling and her boss and job have both disappeared. Jessica is the prime suspect in the burglary of her partner Michael's house who is at the end of his tether with her erratic behaviour caused by ADHD. Jessica is trying to prove her innocence in the face of previous wrongdoings and after finding a body things become even more complicated.
Don't trust me tackles many important issues such as mental health and missing persons, intertwining the stories of different individuals and timelines, highlighting the complexity of police investigations. The book is written with excellent knowledge of the judicial system and allows you to engage fully. Written from several points of view the story is revealed through diaries, emails as well as the character perspectives.
I would highly recommend Don't trust me, even if it is your first foray into Adult psychological thrillers too!
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