A review by bellebookcorner
When She Was Me: A Novel by Marlee Bush

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

3.5

It’s not a bad read but I prefer fast-paced thrillers so this one was a bit challenging for me to finished. But I keep on reading because I wanted to know the answer to a bunch of questions that I had while I was reading this. 
 
The pacing was slow and some parts felt repetitive like how Lenora and Cassie keep fighting back and forth throughout the story. 
 
I felt confused sometimes about where this story is going and who to trust but it all made sense in the last few chapters where all the pieces comes together and the secrets are all out in the open. 
The plot twist was totally unexpected and my mind was blown because it's a very smart twist that I didn't think of. 
 
Overall, for a debut novel it wasn’t bad, I like the creepy secluded atmosphere of living at a cabin in the middle of the wood PLUS the plot twist was totally mind blowing! 
I’ll give this author another try if the author releases another book in the future. 
 
I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!
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