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kristy_k 's review for:
The Five Year Lie
by Sarina Bowen
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Would I call this a mystery/thriller? Or a tale of a woman who couldn’t get over a fling she thought was love? There is the “why did he disappear with no trace” and “mysterious text message years later” that need answering, but honestly, if I was Ariel and this happened to me, I’d have moved on and ignored the text, even if he was my baby daddy. I guess this is the crux of the issue for me: I don’t care about Drew and this supposed love and mourning Ariel had for him that was probably just lust.
If you can get past that much of it is Ariel obsessing over who and where Drew is, then you do get a mystery that needs unraveling. This is actually a good plot (sub-plot?). Ariel’s family owns Chime Co (think Ring) and Ariel stumbles onto some possibly illegal activity that may be connected to Drew vanishing five years ago. It’s intriguing, and I enjoyed uncovering the truth with Ariel; however, much of this is overshadowed by her constant thoughts, longing, mourning of a three month relationship she and Drew had.
The twists are decent, but the ending ridiculous and eye-rolling to me. I think if you are a fan of Bowen’s writing, then this will be an enjoyable read for you.
I received an advanced copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.
If you can get past that much of it is Ariel obsessing over who and where Drew is, then you do get a mystery that needs unraveling. This is actually a good plot (sub-plot?). Ariel’s family owns Chime Co (think Ring) and Ariel stumbles onto some possibly illegal activity that may be connected to Drew vanishing five years ago. It’s intriguing, and I enjoyed uncovering the truth with Ariel; however, much of this is overshadowed by her constant thoughts, longing, mourning of a three month relationship she and Drew had.
The twists are decent, but the ending ridiculous and eye-rolling to me. I think if you are a fan of Bowen’s writing, then this will be an enjoyable read for you.
I received an advanced copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.