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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
This will probably be one of my favorite books this year. An absolutely thrilling, fascinating ride that really got under my skin.
Synopsis: Millie and Tom have discovered the perfect home, the glass house. They will do anything to get it. Harper and Kyle feel overjoyed when Millie and Tom’s house is ready to be sold. When Millie meets the owner of the glass house she becomes obsessed with the owner, Stacey. Something isn’t quite right with the relationship between Stacey and Felix.
This was an addictive joy-ride that never got boring. The story alternates between different POV’s and I found all the characters intriguing and real. There are also chapters where one character (we don’t know who) describes his/her life as a psychopath, and it is utterly convincing. Even if the story feels like it never could happen in real life, you feel that if it actually happened, you would believe it was possible. The story keeps you at the edge of your seat, and the writing style really appealed to me. I am sure the author has used a lot of time to research psychopathy and heart surgery, which only makes me respect the book more. The new house would make a great movie, with its original plot and fast pace.
Thanks to netgally and avon publishing for this arc. Publishing date: august 04, 2022
Synopsis: Millie and Tom have discovered the perfect home, the glass house. They will do anything to get it. Harper and Kyle feel overjoyed when Millie and Tom’s house is ready to be sold. When Millie meets the owner of the glass house she becomes obsessed with the owner, Stacey. Something isn’t quite right with the relationship between Stacey and Felix.
This was an addictive joy-ride that never got boring. The story alternates between different POV’s and I found all the characters intriguing and real. There are also chapters where one character (we don’t know who) describes his/her life as a psychopath, and it is utterly convincing. Even if the story feels like it never could happen in real life, you feel that if it actually happened, you would believe it was possible. The story keeps you at the edge of your seat, and the writing style really appealed to me. I am sure the author has used a lot of time to research psychopathy and heart surgery, which only makes me respect the book more. The new house would make a great movie, with its original plot and fast pace.
Thanks to netgally and avon publishing for this arc. Publishing date: august 04, 2022
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Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement
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Holy shit.
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As someone who simultaneously prides themselves on always figuring the twist out while also despising that I’m never surprised…this one got me.
And not just once but over and over again all in the last few chapters.
How anyone can give this book a 2 star rating is beyond me. I read it in 24 hours and more than once set it down just to let my brain process or to catch my breath. Definitely looking forward to reading more works by this author.
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As someone who simultaneously prides themselves on always figuring the twist out while also despising that I’m never surprised…this one got me.
And not just once but over and over again all in the last few chapters.
How anyone can give this book a 2 star rating is beyond me. I read it in 24 hours and more than once set it down just to let my brain process or to catch my breath. Definitely looking forward to reading more works by this author.
The first half of the book was 3 stars for me. The second half was 4.5. A slow start with a lot of relational drama, followed by the real meat of the thriller in the latter half of the book!
This book is hard to describe. On the surface, it is the story of three couples trying to buy each other's houses. On the surface, it is the story of one of the husbands disappearing and who is responsible and who is setting everyone up. It is primarily a story of what makes a psychopath. We have a mysterious narrator, a self identified healed psychopath and then we have the couples. It is not a typical read and I liked that 4.5
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Twists that you will not figure out. Witty, intelligent characters and plot. This book broke a slump of lazy, half-fleshed, dumbed down plots and characters.
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