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veronika88's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
blu3bird's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
oh_joyy's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
steph1010's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rheynir's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Very good audiobook with a great narrator! I love how the podcasts portions are done with full cast. I had a guess who did it the whole way through, but my guess changed a couple times and I definitely hadn't guessed why!
abookeachday's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
litwithleigh's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you Celadon Books for my gifted copy. IYKYK my reviews are always honest.
writing: short n snappy with it | plot: fun | ending: OKKURRTT???
my opinion
I've been off the thriller train for awhile but this made me contemplate getting back on. I love an amnesia trope and while this was more selective amnesia, it was still an enjoyable ride. When done correctly, it's "fun" to see the MC put all the pieces together and realize the hoe(s) in their life are fraudulent. I felt this was well executed and NOT predictable (again, I've been out of the game so take that with a grain of salt). Despite making 6 predictions about the twist, I was completely wrong. In fact, none of my guesses even mentioned the name of the baddie. YES I'M AN IMBECILE IT IS WHAT IT IS!!!
This book is very bingeable. No heavy-handed writing and long ass chapters. It's one of those "just ONE more chapter" books. Perfect weekend read.
Big kudos to Amy Tintera for writing a comedic mystery that was comedic throughout. Oftentimes these type of books will be a straight up comedy show in the first half and the jokes will peter out through the second half. Not the case here. Lucy's dry wit and sarcasm stays even-keeled throughout. Her voice and personality are also consistent. Yes, this seems like the bare minimum, but trust me, it's not. I've read thrillers with alcoholic characters who suddenly recover and drink wine without a blink of an eye and their alcoholism is never mentioned again.
Some readers may be annoyed by Lucy but I think she's a relatable character if you've ever felt misunderstood. This book does a great job exploring appearances vs. reality, what makes a "good" victim, and how flexible the "truth" is. It also provides great insights into the ethics and influence of true crime podcasts, begging the question why tf do we accept the ramblings of a man with a mic as fact? I'm not a fan of the true crime podcast trope, but I liked that this book showed the other side of things instead of forcing us to follow around Mr. Mic Man who thinks he's a CIA undercover agent.
I hope Tintera will continue to publish adult books. I'll definitely read her next one.
pros & cons
pros: very bingeable, liked the short and sweet writing style and chapters, Lucy's (FMC) character and humour stays consistent throughout, well-executed amnesia-ish trope, solid exploration of themes
cons: iffy moments with her first husband, final showdown was a bit ??? lol
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writing: short n snappy with it | plot: fun | ending: OKKURRTT???
my opinion
I've been off the thriller train for awhile but this made me contemplate getting back on. I love an amnesia trope and while this was more selective amnesia, it was still an enjoyable ride. When done correctly, it's "fun" to see the MC put all the pieces together and realize the hoe(s) in their life are fraudulent. I felt this was well executed and NOT predictable (again, I've been out of the game so take that with a grain of salt). Despite making 6 predictions about the twist, I was completely wrong. In fact, none of my guesses even mentioned the name of the baddie. YES I'M AN IMBECILE IT IS WHAT IT IS!!!
This book is very bingeable. No heavy-handed writing and long ass chapters. It's one of those "just ONE more chapter" books. Perfect weekend read.
Big kudos to Amy Tintera for writing a comedic mystery that was comedic throughout. Oftentimes these type of books will be a straight up comedy show in the first half and the jokes will peter out through the second half. Not the case here. Lucy's dry wit and sarcasm stays even-keeled throughout. Her voice and personality are also consistent. Yes, this seems like the bare minimum, but trust me, it's not. I've read thrillers with alcoholic characters who suddenly recover and drink wine without a blink of an eye and their alcoholism is never mentioned again.
Some readers may be annoyed by Lucy but I think she's a relatable character if you've ever felt misunderstood. This book does a great job exploring appearances vs. reality, what makes a "good" victim, and how flexible the "truth" is. It also provides great insights into the ethics and influence of true crime podcasts, begging the question why tf do we accept the ramblings of a man with a mic as fact? I'm not a fan of the true crime podcast trope, but I liked that this book showed the other side of things instead of forcing us to follow around Mr. Mic Man who thinks he's a CIA undercover agent.
I hope Tintera will continue to publish adult books. I'll definitely read her next one.
pros & cons
pros: very bingeable, liked the short and sweet writing style and chapters, Lucy's (FMC) character and humour stays consistent throughout, well-executed amnesia-ish trope, solid exploration of themes
cons: iffy moments with her first husband, final showdown was a bit ??? lol
____
Check out my YouTube and my TikTok
tmdavis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
saramtaylor's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-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
3.75
Entertaining mystery / thriller, about a woman who returns to her Texas hometown to clear her name, with the help of a true crime podcaster, in the murder of her friend’s murder. Unsatisfying ending.