A review by velsbooknook
A Lesson in Cruelty by Harriet Tyce

mysterious

4.5

The story follows three women. Anna who spent the last three years in prison, then one night before she gets to be set free a horrible thing happens in her prison cell. Lucy who is in love with her professor and Marie who is a recluse, who is not ready to be set free. All women live very different lives but they all will collide at some point.
I was drawn into Anna's story from chapter one. It was fast paced, mysterious and kept me excited for more. I was a little sad when the POV switched to Lucy. Once I got to know Lucy a little better I also was very interested in her story - or to be honest, the professor's story. About Marie, everything you need to know is already said.
I don't want to reveal more because Tyce's books are always best to go into blind. I love her writting and enjoy that they are a little slower than the usual thriller. Her writing style is mysterious and captivating - I rated all her books 4⭐ and higher. A Lesson in Cruelty was right up my alley, like her other works. I can recommend this book with all my heart and I'm excited for people to read this story. I listened to the audiobook and I truly had a very good time.

Thank you so much to Harriet Tyce, Headline Audio and NetGalley for the audiobook in exchange for me honest opinion.

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