A review by inkishkingdoms
Under the Water by Paul Pen

5.0

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I am extremely honored to be the first one to review this title! I received this ARC from the author himself. However, my review is a 100% unbiased and honest.

Paul Pen has this incredible style and his writing is unique. This book starts a bit different from his other titles, but it has the same hooking ability to intrigue the reader. He plays incredibly good with anti-heroes and the antagonists. We usually root and read stories from the perspective of the victims and the good characters. We read stories and we pick a side; however, Pen's books are not at all conventional, and it is impossible for you to take a side. I, at least, was struggling so much. You are at the edge of your sit, you cannot stop reading because you need to know what happens. This book has some Gone Girl vibes and crazy enough it is so different.

The character development is so good! They are dynamic and round. The characters changed throughout the story to the point of being unrecognizable. The characters are modern and relatable. One character in specific stressed me to the limit... but I think that is good for how good that character was created.

I can see this book becoming a movie. I wish it becomes a movie! This story is like watching Perfect Stranger with Halle Berry and Bruce Willis. This story is dark, mysterious, intriguing, well written, and if you love this story, it makes you wonder if you are sane or insane for being so excited with the reading.

I recommend this book fully! Stay tuned for my full blog review!