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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
I was only mildly interested in this book until the ending, which wrapped up pretty well!
This book definitely grew on me! At first, I found it a little slow and was worried I’d have trouble getting into it. That changed maybe about 80 pages in and next thing I knew, I finished it in one sitting. A slow burn that’s character rather than action-driven.
i’m not sure how i felt about this but i did read it all in one sitting cause i wanted to know the ending, so that has to count for something.
***These are my random thoughts after finishing the book for me to save as personal notes (because I can't see an option to make my review private). Some of the thoughts are an overall review of the book, or any questions/feelings that nagged at me throughout. There will almost definitely be spoilers. Read at your own risk.*** ‐----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.5 stars
Very slow-paced thriller
Too much buildup, so it was easy to guess the twists
Not really any likeable characters
3.5 stars
Very slow-paced thriller
Too much buildup, so it was easy to guess the twists
Not really any likeable characters
I was pleasantly surprised by this well plotted story from a debut author.
Helen, far along in her pregnancy and with an all too absent husband winds up in her pre-natal classes alone. When an outgoing younger woman chats her up, she's glad to have someone to talk to. Who would expect the new "friend" they made in pre-natal classes had ulterior motives?
While there were a couple of intervening chapters, or interludes, that were designed to set up some of the background, but seemed to pull you out of the story; however, they were short and easy to gloss over, Faulkner does a great job of building Rachel from an outgoing mom-to-be, to a sinister stalkerish character. After too many coincidences, is stuck in a friendship she can't seem to break out of, and feels compelled to put up with Rachel and her weird behavior - smoking, drinking....and worse.
In a bizarre series of connections, Helen, her brothers, and their significant others are all wrapped up in a secret from their past. And while you might think you know what happened, the ending comes with a twist that will sneak up on you!
I can't wait to see what else Katherine Faulkner has in store for us.
Thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an advance reader's copy.
Helen, far along in her pregnancy and with an all too absent husband winds up in her pre-natal classes alone. When an outgoing younger woman chats her up, she's glad to have someone to talk to. Who would expect the new "friend" they made in pre-natal classes had ulterior motives?
While there were a couple of intervening chapters, or interludes, that were designed to set up some of the background, but seemed to pull you out of the story; however, they were short and easy to gloss over, Faulkner does a great job of building Rachel from an outgoing mom-to-be, to a sinister stalkerish character. After too many coincidences, is stuck in a friendship she can't seem to break out of, and feels compelled to put up with Rachel and her weird behavior - smoking, drinking....and worse.
In a bizarre series of connections, Helen, her brothers, and their significant others are all wrapped up in a secret from their past. And while you might think you know what happened, the ending comes with a twist that will sneak up on you!
I can't wait to see what else Katherine Faulkner has in store for us.
Thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an advance reader's copy.
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“I notice that her spine is now straighter, her gaze unafraid to meet mine. And I learn, for the first time, what power there is in justice, in being believed.”
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A double crossed mess that I regret finishing. Everyone is insufferable. Also, concrete is not quicksand. It does not absorb a body.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A quick read! Has multiple point of views and build up. Really enjoyed that there were different motives for each character and that it kept you guessing up until the end. I also really appreciated the sum up at the end that really helped break down all then hints and clues that were throughout the book. Overall really enjoyed!