A review by mkusmits
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was my first time reading anything by Alice Feeney, and I went into it not knowing much about the plot. I usually don’t read the back of books—I just go off the vibe of the cover. What drew me to this one was the bright red lettering against a snowy background. There’s just something about a wintery book that always pulls me in. At first, the story started off slow, but I enjoyed the main characters, especially learning about Adam and his face blindness. The letters from his wife, incorporating traditional anniversary gifts, were a nice touch. And the twist? I truly didn’t see it coming. HOWEVER, I hated the plot itself. It felt like it could have been handled differently, and the constant back-and-forth of “Did you hear that?” or “Did you see that?” got on my nerves. I just wanted to get to the good part. The first three-quarters of the book dragged, but the final section had me completely hooked—I couldn’t put it down. I ended up giving this book a 4.5 because the writing was incredibly detailed—I could vividly picture the setting, the emotions, and even Bob. It also kept me engaged, and I loved the twist, even if I wished the storyline had been different. Overall, I’d recommend this book to others!