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bastobika 's review for:
The Couple At No. 9
by Claire Douglas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my first book by the author, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
It had some perfectly timed reveals. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the truth would unfold within a few pages—keeping me hooked throughout.
It had some perfectly timed reveals. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the truth would unfold within a few pages—keeping me hooked throughout.
At first, you assume the “couple” in the title refers to Saffy and Tom, but the twist is that it’s actually about Rose and Daphne, which was such a smart and unexpected turn.
Some sections—like the parts between Saffy and Tom, Lorna and Alberto, or Theo and Jen—could have been slightly shorter, but they still added meaningful emotional layers to the story. These moments reflected how different people process trauma and truth at different points in their lives.
Some sections—like the parts between Saffy and Tom, Lorna and Alberto, or Theo and Jen—could have been slightly shorter, but they still added meaningful emotional layers to the story. These moments reflected how different people process trauma and truth at different points in their lives.
If you enjoy character-driven thrillers with emotional depth and steady twists, this one’s worth picking up.