A review by sfbookgirl
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier

challenging dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This one, unfortunately, did not do much for me. I found myself turning pages quickly, but only because I wanted it to be over. The book begins with Paris Peralta, a woman found covered in blood in her own bathroom in which she looks pretty guilty sitting next to her dead, celebrity husband. But what worries Paris is not the murder charge, but the press who may or may not bring attention to her unwanted past. Twenty-five years earlier, Ruby Reyes, was convicted of a similar murder, and when Ruby is released from prison around the time of Paris's incident, she threatens to reveal all of the secrets Paris has worked to keep hidden. 

To be honest, I don't even remember how this one ends. I think it was a little twisty? Clearly Things We Do in the Dark was not memorable for me. The reviews are pretty mixed for this one, so I recommend picking it up only if you encounter it by happenstance. Otherwise, I'd maybe skip it. 
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