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emily_loves_2_read's review against another edition
3.0
The Guilty Couple
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Thriller
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 6/28/22
Author: C.L. Taylor
Publisher: Avon
Pages: 352
Goodreads Rating: 4.09
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Avon and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was wrongfully convicted of plotting to murder her husband. Now she's finally free, Olivia has three goals: repair her relationship with her teenage daughter, clear her name, and bring down her husband – the man who framed her. Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her? Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined – and this time it’s not her freedom that’s in jeopardy, but her life…
My Thoughts: I want to first say that I typically love Taylor’s books but this one did not work for me. The premise was intriguing, even if it has been done before, and it even opened up with a bang, but never caught back up to the opening. I could not connect with either of the MCs, as they both were flawed, entitled, and could only see vengeance and revenge, not justice. I believe characters can be flawed, but relatable and I just did not feel that here. I did feel for the daughter, being stuck in the middle without a choice. While fiction can be, and is often, unrealistic, I just felt it was too unrealistic. The book did go pretty fast, there was some highlights. There were twists in the book but the plot was just a little too unrealistic for me. The book wasn’t a bad book, and I am hoping that other readers will enjoy it because Taylor is a vert talented writer.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Thriller
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 6/28/22
Author: C.L. Taylor
Publisher: Avon
Pages: 352
Goodreads Rating: 4.09
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Avon and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was wrongfully convicted of plotting to murder her husband. Now she's finally free, Olivia has three goals: repair her relationship with her teenage daughter, clear her name, and bring down her husband – the man who framed her. Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her? Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined – and this time it’s not her freedom that’s in jeopardy, but her life…
My Thoughts: I want to first say that I typically love Taylor’s books but this one did not work for me. The premise was intriguing, even if it has been done before, and it even opened up with a bang, but never caught back up to the opening. I could not connect with either of the MCs, as they both were flawed, entitled, and could only see vengeance and revenge, not justice. I believe characters can be flawed, but relatable and I just did not feel that here. I did feel for the daughter, being stuck in the middle without a choice. While fiction can be, and is often, unrealistic, I just felt it was too unrealistic. The book did go pretty fast, there was some highlights. There were twists in the book but the plot was just a little too unrealistic for me. The book wasn’t a bad book, and I am hoping that other readers will enjoy it because Taylor is a vert talented writer.
who_gives_a_book's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
shivermepink's review
3.0
I found the premise interesting and was excited to read it after seeing all of the rave reviews. I am just going to be honest and straight to the point here: I was not impressed, found every twist predictable. I was bummed I guess all of the twists.
danielle81's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
johnhodges's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
hannahsbooks101's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
emmareadscrime's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5 rounded up
After spending five years in prison, Olivia has been released. All she wants is to build back her relationship with her daughter. Oh… and get revenge on her husband who framed her for his attempted murder.
I have been wanting to read this book for ages, but it was just impossible to get hold of at my local library so I bit the bullet and bought the paperback in the airport.
She is one of all my all time favourite authors and she never disappoints. I was supposed to meet her early 2020 along with Alice Feeney (what an amazing two authors to meet) but it was sadly cancelled due to lock down restrictions
After spending five years in prison, Olivia has been released. All she wants is to build back her relationship with her daughter. Oh… and get revenge on her husband who framed her for his attempted murder.
I have been wanting to read this book for ages, but it was just impossible to get hold of at my local library so I bit the bullet and bought the paperback in the airport.
She is one of all my all time favourite authors and she never disappoints. I was supposed to meet her early 2020 along with Alice Feeney (what an amazing two authors to meet) but it was sadly cancelled due to lock down restrictions
heatheradoresbooks's review
4.0
3.5⭐ rounded up.
Featuring ~ multiple 1st & 3rd person POV, references to an extramarital affair, revenge
Olivia was convicted of a crime she says she did not commit. After 5 years in the slammer she's released and out for revenge. Her husband, Dominic, had accused her and her lover, Jack, of conspiring to kill him and she says he's framed her. Do we believe the cheating wife or the jilted husband? And where is Jack now to help shed light on the case?
It alternates between Olivia, Dominic (ex-husband) and Dani's (detective) POV's. I loved that for this one, even though odd it was in both 1st & 3rd, because it showed that there were plenty of secrets. There were some edge of my seat moments.
Olivia made a true friend in prison, Smithy. She was really there for her when she needed help to try to bring Dom down and prove she was set up. I didn't care for Dani at all ~ she's a little over ambitious being a detective and a person trainer, weird. Award goes to Dom for being the jerkiest of all jerks.
Narrated by Clare Corbett for 8 hours and 10 minutes, she did a pretty good job. I do wish there was a male narrator for Dom's parts, but at least she didn't even try to do his voice. Sweet spot was 1.75x for this one, my usual 2x didn't work for this narrator.
Overall, I was pretty engrossed in the story throughout. If you enjoy a wrongfully convicted leading to a revenge plot story then give this one a try.
*Thanks to Harper Collins UK, [a:C.L Taylor|21936588|C.L Taylor|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] and NetGalley for the advance audiobook. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
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Featuring ~ multiple 1st & 3rd person POV, references to an extramarital affair, revenge
Olivia was convicted of a crime she says she did not commit. After 5 years in the slammer she's released and out for revenge. Her husband, Dominic, had accused her and her lover, Jack, of conspiring to kill him and she says he's framed her. Do we believe the cheating wife or the jilted husband? And where is Jack now to help shed light on the case?
It alternates between Olivia, Dominic (ex-husband) and Dani's (detective) POV's. I loved that for this one, even though odd it was in both 1st & 3rd, because it showed that there were plenty of secrets. There were some edge of my seat moments.
Olivia made a true friend in prison, Smithy. She was really there for her when she needed help to try to bring Dom down and prove she was set up. I didn't care for Dani at all ~ she's a little over ambitious being a detective and a person trainer, weird. Award goes to Dom for being the jerkiest of all jerks.
Narrated by Clare Corbett for 8 hours and 10 minutes, she did a pretty good job. I do wish there was a male narrator for Dom's parts, but at least she didn't even try to do his voice. Sweet spot was 1.75x for this one, my usual 2x didn't work for this narrator.
Overall, I was pretty engrossed in the story throughout. If you enjoy a wrongfully convicted leading to a revenge plot story then give this one a try.
*Thanks to Harper Collins UK, [a:C.L Taylor|21936588|C.L Taylor|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] and NetGalley for the advance audiobook. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
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aaliyaha2004's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
best book! very fast paced which i like!
sophir's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
not a bad book I just didn’t love it but like the plot did plot