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A review by alookinsideri
The Makeover by Matt McGregor, Matt McGregor
5.0
Matt McGregor’s The Makeover is a psychological thriller that delves into obsession, manipulation, and the dangerous allure of desire. The story follows James Devery, a young builder’s apprentice with a dark secret, who becomes fixated on his boss's glamorous wife, Mrs. Eastman. Though he seems insignificant in the grand scheme of the Eastmans' world, James is determined to insert himself into their marriage, exploiting the cracks he perceives between the couple.
From the opening, we are introduced to the seemingly perfect life of Mrs. Eastman and her husband Richard. As they fly over Montana, heading toward their sprawling mansion, tension simmers beneath their interactions. Mrs. Eastman, Virginia, is already grappling with doubts about her marriage—her insecurities and fears set a foreboding tone that hints at the deeper unraveling of their lives. This initial scene introduces the stark contrast between the picturesque setting and the tumultuous undercurrents of emotion that will soon explode into a terrifying spiral of deceit and betrayal.
As the plot unfolds, McGregor masterfully intertwines psychological tension with character development. James is a complex antihero—young, calculating, and disturbingly single-minded in his pursuit of Mrs. Eastman. His dark obsession intensifies as he ingratiates himself into their lives, leaving readers both repelled by his actions and curious about how far he will go. Meanwhile, Virginia's emotional fragility becomes a central point of tension, as she struggles to reconcile her failing marriage with the idyllic life she thought she’d found.
Readers who love thrillers with intricate character dynamics will be drawn to The Makeover for its slow-burn suspense and unsettling portrait of a love triangle gone awry. With its vivid portrayal of obsession and moral ambiguity, the book keeps you on edge as it spirals toward its shocking conclusion. This is a story that will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers who enjoy character-driven narratives and dark twists that leave a lingering chill long after the last page is turned.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
From the opening, we are introduced to the seemingly perfect life of Mrs. Eastman and her husband Richard. As they fly over Montana, heading toward their sprawling mansion, tension simmers beneath their interactions. Mrs. Eastman, Virginia, is already grappling with doubts about her marriage—her insecurities and fears set a foreboding tone that hints at the deeper unraveling of their lives. This initial scene introduces the stark contrast between the picturesque setting and the tumultuous undercurrents of emotion that will soon explode into a terrifying spiral of deceit and betrayal.
As the plot unfolds, McGregor masterfully intertwines psychological tension with character development. James is a complex antihero—young, calculating, and disturbingly single-minded in his pursuit of Mrs. Eastman. His dark obsession intensifies as he ingratiates himself into their lives, leaving readers both repelled by his actions and curious about how far he will go. Meanwhile, Virginia's emotional fragility becomes a central point of tension, as she struggles to reconcile her failing marriage with the idyllic life she thought she’d found.
Readers who love thrillers with intricate character dynamics will be drawn to The Makeover for its slow-burn suspense and unsettling portrait of a love triangle gone awry. With its vivid portrayal of obsession and moral ambiguity, the book keeps you on edge as it spirals toward its shocking conclusion. This is a story that will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers who enjoy character-driven narratives and dark twists that leave a lingering chill long after the last page is turned.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.