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vodaas's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
karah_hullander's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
1.0
gryffchris's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book because I had really enjoyed A Simple Favor and I thought the concept seemed interesting. It was a slow start but once the story kicked off, I was really into it. The plot twist got to me and I was really excited to see where it would lead. Unfortunately, the ending was a complete miss. I won't reveal what it was because spoilers, but what I will say is that it left be sighing loudly and shutting the book immediately. Because of it, my rating went from a four to three stars. I should put it lower because the ending really turned me off, but for the sake of the content leading to it, I'll still keep it at three.
Also that main character, Emma. Like...girl. Lighten up.
Also that main character, Emma. Like...girl. Lighten up.
edinareads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Save yourself by not reading the last chapter. Trust me.
cpachet's review against another edition
2.0
What in the Wizard of Oz did I just read? It was ok up to a certain point and then just lost the plot…I…ugh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abortion and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use and Death of parent
donna_bx's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
marybalmer's review against another edition
3.0
So perfect. The suspense built with razor preciseness. The relatable authenticity of the characters.The reveal took my breath away. I prayed for a happy ending and--seemingly-- was granted it. The three stars are for the last three pages that ruined the entire book.
lauralovestoread's review against another edition
3.0
While I was hoping for a new favorite thriller, this ended up being just a middle of the road read for me.
*many thanks to Atria for the gifted copy for review
*many thanks to Atria for the gifted copy for review
cassies_books_reviews's review against another edition
5.0
I finished this book three days ago and I’m still thinking about it and now I’m in a reading slump!!
Emma and her husband Ben who is a producer for plays are from New York. Newly pregnant Emma and Ben are looking to escape the busy city of New York. Ben who has become quite wealthy from his successful theatre work, has some extra money put away, when he stumbles upon a real estate ad for a home he believes is perfect. A massive Victorian with its own theatre room with a stage! The house is going to need lots of renovations but Emma immediately feels drawn to it. The house even has her dream stove! Spending most days alone at the house while it’s being renovated while Ben is stuck in the city working, Emma begins to wonder about the houses history. Soon she uncovers the house was once a facility for Broadway actors who needed to "dry out", and also a place for pregnant unwed mothers, then after that was occupied by three old recluses until she and Ben bought it. Emma begins to worry about her own sanity and soon question whether she is imagining things, after finding a journal in the attic , and seeing a young woman and baby appear and disappear in the field outside the house. Ben doesn’t believe her when she brings up some of the odd things happening around the home, and it doesn’t help he only come home weekends. Alone with only the contractor and his employees, Emma becomes a recluse herself and soon wonders if the dark history of the home is attaching itself to her! Wow the twists and turns and the element of horror just added to the sorry! Five stars!
Emma and her husband Ben who is a producer for plays are from New York. Newly pregnant Emma and Ben are looking to escape the busy city of New York. Ben who has become quite wealthy from his successful theatre work, has some extra money put away, when he stumbles upon a real estate ad for a home he believes is perfect. A massive Victorian with its own theatre room with a stage! The house is going to need lots of renovations but Emma immediately feels drawn to it. The house even has her dream stove! Spending most days alone at the house while it’s being renovated while Ben is stuck in the city working, Emma begins to wonder about the houses history. Soon she uncovers the house was once a facility for Broadway actors who needed to "dry out", and also a place for pregnant unwed mothers, then after that was occupied by three old recluses until she and Ben bought it. Emma begins to worry about her own sanity and soon question whether she is imagining things, after finding a journal in the attic , and seeing a young woman and baby appear and disappear in the field outside the house. Ben doesn’t believe her when she brings up some of the odd things happening around the home, and it doesn’t help he only come home weekends. Alone with only the contractor and his employees, Emma becomes a recluse herself and soon wonders if the dark history of the home is attaching itself to her! Wow the twists and turns and the element of horror just added to the sorry! Five stars!