A review by booklistqueen
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier

dark mysterious slow-paced

3.0

 When Paris Peralta is found covered in blood standing over her celebrity husband's dead body holding a straight razor, she knows she's looking at a murder charge. Yet, Paris is more worried about her past secrets. Twenty-five years ago, Ruby Reyes was convicted for a similar murder in Canada. Unexpectedly released from prison, Ruby threatens to expose Paris's past, which might force Paris to face two murder charges.

Things We Do in the Dark was a boilerplate mystery with twists so formulaic and obvious they were easy to guess. Although the novel starts in the present day, most of the narrative ends up being tedious backstory explanation. Yet, it was still a quick fun read that made for an enjoyable afternoon, if not a memorable one.