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dxlt's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this audiobook as it was a slow burn. I discovered Natalie Barelli on GoodReads and read two of her books, so it was great to read her latest novel. The protagonist has so much angst and vulnerability, it adds a lot to the read. It's part thriller and part cozy mystery and it captivated me until the very end.. The narrator also does an excellent job bringing the story to life. The narrator performance distinguished characters so well that I began to form an image of them throughout the book.
Much thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for an Advanced Review Copy.
Much thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for an Advanced Review Copy.
rebeccavcx1's review against another edition
1.0
I don’t know what it was with this book but I found it soooo boring. The characters ALL annoyed me
chantalsbookstuff's review against another edition
4.0
Well this one was a pleasant surprise. The story was catchy, the characters really rich and full of life and that ending totally blows you away if, like me, you didn't expect it.
One character I wanted to see more of was Summer. She actually plays a very important roll and didn't see enough of her to fully bring that side of her character to life.
I really liked the dual timelines as it gives that bit of insight into Bronwyn and Laura's friendship. Overall a really good book and another author to watch for sure! Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC.
One character I wanted to see more of was Summer. She actually plays a very important roll and didn't see enough of her to fully bring that side of her character to life.
I really liked the dual timelines as it gives that bit of insight into Bronwyn and Laura's friendship. Overall a really good book and another author to watch for sure! Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC.
isobel_shobs's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
tressatnt's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
msugirl2011's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you NetGalley, Dreamscape Media, and Natalie Barelli for this advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
I absolutely loved this book!! The characters, plot, details.... all wonderful. You will instantly love Charlie and all her charm. Laura's character was so relatable to me personally. As a mom and stepmom, I know what ends I'll go to in order to protect my children. I have had to deal with the narcissistic behavior from my stepchild's mom as well as my daughters' dad, and Natalie Barelli captured this behavior perfectly. Her writing is fantastic and I cannot wait to read more of her books. The narrator, Jennifer Jill Araya, is also fantastic! I would love to hear more of her narrations! I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a psychological, domestic thriller that is fun, twisted, dark, and all-around wonderful.
I absolutely loved this book!! The characters, plot, details.... all wonderful. You will instantly love Charlie and all her charm. Laura's character was so relatable to me personally. As a mom and stepmom, I know what ends I'll go to in order to protect my children. I have had to deal with the narcissistic behavior from my stepchild's mom as well as my daughters' dad, and Natalie Barelli captured this behavior perfectly. Her writing is fantastic and I cannot wait to read more of her books. The narrator, Jennifer Jill Araya, is also fantastic! I would love to hear more of her narrations! I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a psychological, domestic thriller that is fun, twisted, dark, and all-around wonderful.