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A review by tessa_talks_books
Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering
4.0
Bye, Baby isn’t a psychological thriller, as I was expecting. I would consider it psychological suspense, though, and it is an intriguing psychological study of the two main characters, Billie and Cassie, separately and together.
There aren’t any likable characters - they are all flawed and need counseling for big and small reasons. Billie and Cassie tell this dual timeline story in somewhat unreliable ways alternatingly. The past timeline seems unimportant, but clues are hidden to Billie and Cassie’s psychological state in each flashback, making it essential to understanding the current timeline and choices.
I enjoyed the few surprising twists and the fast-pace. I also found the evolution of a friendship tragically intriguing - as both characters progress in their life in vastly different ways. The ending is delightfully thought-provoking, and I bought into it as a possibility, considering everything.
I also enjoyed the social media aspect. It wasn’t a vast aspect, but it is very now and fits Cassie’s psychological framework - it filled her need to present the perfect picture to the world. If you like psychological studies - you will love reading this story and dissecting the main characters!
There aren’t any likable characters - they are all flawed and need counseling for big and small reasons. Billie and Cassie tell this dual timeline story in somewhat unreliable ways alternatingly. The past timeline seems unimportant, but clues are hidden to Billie and Cassie’s psychological state in each flashback, making it essential to understanding the current timeline and choices.
I enjoyed the few surprising twists and the fast-pace. I also found the evolution of a friendship tragically intriguing - as both characters progress in their life in vastly different ways. The ending is delightfully thought-provoking, and I bought into it as a possibility, considering everything.
I also enjoyed the social media aspect. It wasn’t a vast aspect, but it is very now and fits Cassie’s psychological framework - it filled her need to present the perfect picture to the world. If you like psychological studies - you will love reading this story and dissecting the main characters!