A review by mosaicheartsxx
Unfaithful by Natalie Barelli

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

3.75

wow, this was a ride!

first of all, I would like to say that if you enjoy stories about marriage complexities and how horrible cheating is, then read this.

tbh, I didn't really like the MC. she was

always shown to be indecisive, impulsive, and a liar. she has really bad communication skills but i think this has to do with her childhood trauma. nevertheless, there were many instances in the story where i went "gurl WHAT YOU DOIN'???" because. my god. she is a piece of work. idk how june likes her when MC has used her so many times.

but then, it occurred to me that maybe the author was doing this on purpose. to make MC seem like

an unrealiable narrator because she's a murderer. or so i thought.

but it just turns out that MC is

really just bad at communication and standing up for herself. give this woman therapy pls.

what I absolutely loved about this book was the twist! yes. I didn't see that coming at all despite honing my scrutiny skills after years of reading thrillers.

luis really is the definition of a gaslighting KING. mans was moving MAD. and he is also the definition of a disgusting man. idk how you can live cheating EVERYTHING.

but yes. I like that. that the stories revolve around these characters who are, frankly,

criminals in my eyes

. I like that we have a cast of truly despicable, obsessive, and actually human characters. because don't we all get jealous? or just that tad bit too into some new phase? 

this story takes those questions to the extreme. and I'm happy to say that I read it!