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The Prisoner: The tension is electric in this new psychological drama from the author of Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris, B.A. Paris

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sleeson's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I’ve read every one of B.A. Paris’ books. I enjoyed this one as I did the others. This book was not as suspenseful as “Behind Closed Doors or The Breakdown, but it still grabbed my attention the whole way through. The character was younger than the normal lead characters in her books. She was smart, strong and beautifully  vulnerable. I was 80/20 happy about the ending. 80 being the happy/content part. The author stuck to her authentic type of  writing leaving a plot twist at the end. That’s probably why I can accept it. Paris is consistent. I thought for sure the storyline was going to go an absolute different way. That’s what I love about Paris’ books. You are always guessing. 99% of the time her endings are what you least expect as the outcome
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leahvanert's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

I was immediately drawn into this book from the start all the way through to the end! This is my first book from B.A. Paris and I'll definitely be trying more.

Amelie has been in survival mode for most of her life. This book is mainly focused on her marriage to a billionaire that turns way deadlier and more dangerous than she could have imagined when she is kidnapped and locked in a dark room for weeks because of her husband's unsavory dealings.

Again, this book had me hooked the whole way through. It was somewhat awkward when about 75% of the way through I thought the book was wrapping up but it just kept going. The ending wasn't bad, I just didn't super love how it was executed. I recommend! 
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morethanmylupus's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense slow-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

When I started this book, I was hooked. I wanted to keep reading and find out what had happened. 

Unfortunately, the pacing on this book didn't support my continued interest. The tension broke far too early, leaving the resolution a bit of a let down. By the time the "big reveal" (which I had predicted near the beginning of the book) finally happened, it felt like an afterthought. 

That being said, I did still enjoy the book and if you aren't particular about pacing in thrillers then it may be a great option.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC!


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onemorepagecrew's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Prisoner by B.A. Paris had my attention from the first page.  The book opens with a first-hand account of a woman, Amelie, being abducted and I was immediately intrigued with the way she was processing the information.  I felt as lost and confused as she did, wondering how she ended up in this situation.  As she started focusing on how to survive, I was hooked. 
 
As the story progresses, the reader sees two timelines and starts to understand Amelie’s life before the abduction.  I loved the way the way it all came together, as the reader starts to understand the motivation behind her captors.  I was not expecting it to unfold the way it did. 
 
The first 70% of the book is tense and fast-paced, with a mystery I couldn’t put down.  The last 30% slowed a bit and was focused on closing out any loose ends in the story.  I really loved the premise and the overall plot but did wish the tension hadn’t dropped off towards the end.  
 
Overall, this is a solid thriller and one I would recommend to those looking for a page-turner.  I’ve read all of the author’s novels and this is in the top 2 for me, along with The Dilemma.  They both place characters in seemingly impossible situations, where they make in-the-moment decisions that they are forced to reckon with longer-term.  If that sounds interesting to you – give this a try!  
 
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review.  I was really looking forward to reading the latest from this author and appreciated the chance to preview it.  It’s available on November 1, 2022 and you can pre-order today. 
 
Content Warnings: Abduction, Murder, Death, Sexual assault, Violence 
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