A review by nebulous07
The Tip Line by Vanessa Cuti

challenging mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

The Tip Line is an intriguing, immersive and confusing read. Virginia Carey is 30 years old and driven to find a husband. She lands a job as an operator of the police tip line and casts her eye on Charlie Ford and Dec Brady. While varied dating scenarios and wedding bells chime in her mind, it comes crashing down with the voice of Verona, who reports our bodies on a remote local beach. While I was immersed in how Verona and Virginia's relationship of trust developed, the narrating style caught me off guard. Virginia is in her head often, and her tangents deviate from the main plot. The elements of suspicion and unsettlement linger throughout the pages, and the ending is confusing. The final word uttered as I hit the 100% mark was "huh?!". I would recommend this book if you're looking for something different to read. A 3-star read. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.