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A review by rachaelreads92
We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz
dark
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
Oh my goodness!
This book started out so strong! I have seen so many reviews about this book who talk about the amazing premise, the so-so middle, and the luck-luster ending- and this is so on point!
The first half dozen chapters or so were super fast paced and action pact, then it starts to slow, and then it starts to getboring dull.
This book follows two besties: Emily and Kristen. They are spending a well deserved week in the beautiful landscape that is Chile.
On the last night of their trip, Emily enters their hotel room to find the room, and Kristen, covered in blood. Kristen claims that she was attacked by a backpacker she had bought back to her room and she had no choice but to kill him. Only problem? There is no evidence of an attack, and Kristen invited to her room...
After hearing horror stories about tourists being charged with crimes due to language barriers, Kristen and Emily decide to hide the body.
Back at home, Emily tries to move on with her life. New boyfriend, steady job, good friends... Until one day out of the blue Kristen turns up on Emily's door step unannounced. And maybe... unwelcome ?
I think this book went a little OTT. It was difficult believing that Emily was only just now, after 10 years of friendship , was seeing Kristen's flaws...
Also, so many unanswered questions...
1. Did Kristen actually quit her job?
2. What was her reasoning for killing Paolo? Was it just to 'lock Emily down'? Why had she never done anything like this in the past ?
3. If she is loving in Aus, how did she get the Rhohypnol? She claims not to have seen her grandfather in years ? Why would she plan to take it if she didn't yet know about Aaron?
4. Why did nana try to save Emily? According to her god mother, Kristen had never really done anything wrong..
So weird...!
This book started out so strong! I have seen so many reviews about this book who talk about the amazing premise, the so-so middle, and the luck-luster ending- and this is so on point!
The first half dozen chapters or so were super fast paced and action pact, then it starts to slow, and then it starts to get
This book follows two besties: Emily and Kristen. They are spending a well deserved week in the beautiful landscape that is Chile.
On the last night of their trip, Emily enters their hotel room to find the room, and Kristen, covered in blood. Kristen claims that she was attacked by a backpacker she had bought back to her room and she had no choice but to kill him. Only problem? There is no evidence of an attack, and Kristen invited to her room...
After hearing horror stories about tourists being charged with crimes due to language barriers, Kristen and Emily decide to hide the body.
Back at home, Emily tries to move on with her life. New boyfriend, steady job, good friends... Until one day out of the blue Kristen turns up on Emily's door step unannounced. And maybe... unwelcome ?
I think this book went a little OTT. It was difficult believing that Emily was only just now, after 10 years of friendship , was seeing Kristen's flaws...
Also, so many unanswered questions...
1. Did Kristen actually quit her job?
2. What was her reasoning for killing Paolo? Was it just to 'lock Emily down'? Why had she never done anything like this in the past ?
3. If she is loving in Aus, how did she get the Rhohypnol? She claims not to have seen her grandfather in years ? Why would she plan to take it if she didn't yet know about Aaron?
4. Why did nana try to save Emily? According to her god mother, Kristen had never really done anything wrong..
So weird...!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Child abuse, and Drug use