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His & Hers
by Alice Feeney
The BookTok world seems to adore this author, but I've often been left wondering why. However, "His and Hers" pleasantly surprised me (until it didn’t).
The story revolves around a series of murders targeting women who were childhood schoolmates, intertwined with the complicated past of a reporter and a detective. This setup makes for a gripping and engaging read.
That said, I feel it's important to note that about two-thirds into the book, there's a brutal and heartbreaking sexual assault scene. It caught me off guard, so I want readers to be aware of it. While the scene is relevant to the plot and not gratuitous, it is still quite shocking.
Up until this point, the book was on track to becoming my first 5-star read from this author. Unfortunately, the ending fell flat. As I listened to the audiobook while crocheting, I thought the story was wrapping up, only to realize there was nearly an hour left. The twists kept coming—one after another—to the point of feeling excessive and absurd. In my opinion, the book would have been stronger if it ended with the first, or even the second, twist.
Overall, I still recommend "His and Hers." Despite its flaws, it's a solid read.
The story revolves around a series of murders targeting women who were childhood schoolmates, intertwined with the complicated past of a reporter and a detective. This setup makes for a gripping and engaging read.
That said, I feel it's important to note that about two-thirds into the book, there's a brutal and heartbreaking sexual assault scene. It caught me off guard, so I want readers to be aware of it. While the scene is relevant to the plot and not gratuitous, it is still quite shocking.
Up until this point, the book was on track to becoming my first 5-star read from this author. Unfortunately, the ending fell flat. As I listened to the audiobook while crocheting, I thought the story was wrapping up, only to realize there was nearly an hour left. The twists kept coming—one after another—to the point of feeling excessive and absurd. In my opinion, the book would have been stronger if it ended with the first, or even the second, twist.
Overall, I still recommend "His and Hers." Despite its flaws, it's a solid read.