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A review by emmasbookishself
Magpie by Elizabeth Day
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I devoured the second half of this book, I did not want to put it down. Magpie is a true psychological thriller, and a wild ride.
Marisa and Jake have it all with a beautiful home and a baby on the way… but it’s not all as it seems. Kate settles into their home as a lodger, to help offset some of their costs. Kate seems to be obsessed with Marisa and Jake’s relationship, baby and has been inserting herself into every aspect of their lives.
When Marisa suspects Jake and Kate of having a secret affair, everything that was turns out wasn’t as it seemed.
Marisa and Jake have it all with a beautiful home and a baby on the way… but it’s not all as it seems. Kate settles into their home as a lodger, to help offset some of their costs. Kate seems to be obsessed with Marisa and Jake’s relationship, baby and has been inserting herself into every aspect of their lives.
When Marisa suspects Jake and Kate of having a secret affair, everything that was turns out wasn’t as it seemed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Pregnancy