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Fear Crept In by Suzanne Manhart
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Fear Crept In was so incredibly intense it had me on the edge of my bed for half the night.
Tex is a beautiful woman who is running from her mysterious past when a panic attack strikes, and she finds herself in the presence of the doctor from the clinic across her work area. Sam, the doctor, has a curiosity about her that he has never felt before. Although she is reluctant, the fear of losing her job has her agreeing to be examined by Dr. Sam McDonald. This starts the chain reaction that has her past unraveling faster than anyone can control, putting everything and everyone in her life in danger.
Tex can’t seem to catch a break, as if being on the run wasn’t enough. As soon as something goes right in her life, it is only a matter of time until something else goes terribly wrong. The worst of it is that she is actually starting to love her life, minus Sam’s significant other Ann, who happens to be in denial about the status of their expired relationship. Between Ann, her boss, and her past, everyone seems out to get her. Except Sam and his mom. Feeling like a fraud the entire time, she continues to hide every aspect from her former life until the inevitable happens.
This novel had me rolling with anxiety, sitting, pacing, and at times laughing and smiling. The writing had me on edge, wondering what would happen next. What made me laugh the most was Ann’s character; she was the character I loved to hate and could absolutely not believe some of the things that came out of her mouth. I recommend this to someone who likes soap operas and suspense novels but is interested in romance as well and is looking for something fast paced and dramatic rather than something slow and drawn out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Stalking
Minor: Violence, Murder
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
I Must Read Again!
I loved this book! I took my time reading through it! It is so encouraging and inspiring. I feel like I'm not alone with the struggles I have gone through in life and in my college career.
I loved this book! I took my time reading through it! It is so encouraging and inspiring. I feel like I'm not alone with the struggles I have gone through in life and in my college career.
Signal Moon by Kate Quinn
5.0
I'm still in shock
I absolutely loved this! I'm still processing. I wasn't ready for it to be over! This did not go how I thought it was going to go.
I absolutely loved this! I'm still processing. I wasn't ready for it to be over! This did not go how I thought it was going to go.