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A review by chrissypops
Behind A Closed Door by J.D. Barker
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you Netgalley, JD Barker and Hampton Creek Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles for the eArc of Behind A Closed Door.
This had me gripped from start to finish and probably a bit close to home in our technological world. Abby and Brendon are having a few issues within their relationship and after agreeing to go and see a therapist, they were recommended an app called Sugar And Spice. A truth or dare app that will spice up your love life, bring you closer as a couple, dares you to do things that are risqué and of course, a bit of healthy competition of earning points. At first, it's all new and exciting but then, things take a darker, more sinister route.
The whole narrative had me pinned to my seat reading, it has good pacing and the characters are well defined and different. As the threads of Abby and Brandon's life comes together with the underlaying story, you are in a rabbit hole of possible outcomes. The twists and turns are well executed and the finale/ final twist. I didn't see coming at all. A delight to read as a light spice/erotic and heavy on the thriller. Great combination!
4 stars
This had me gripped from start to finish and probably a bit close to home in our technological world. Abby and Brendon are having a few issues within their relationship and after agreeing to go and see a therapist, they were recommended an app called Sugar And Spice. A truth or dare app that will spice up your love life, bring you closer as a couple, dares you to do things that are risqué and of course, a bit of healthy competition of earning points. At first, it's all new and exciting but then, things take a darker, more sinister route.
The whole narrative had me pinned to my seat reading, it has good pacing and the characters are well defined and different. As the threads of Abby and Brandon's life comes together with the underlaying story, you are in a rabbit hole of possible outcomes. The twists and turns are well executed and the finale/ final twist. I didn't see coming at all. A delight to read as a light spice/erotic and heavy on the thriller. Great combination!
4 stars