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beckreads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kaeleaxrose24's review
4.0
This story follows three friends who have grown apart since the murder of their other friend 5 years ago. They all have secrets that Geneva, their friend who was murderer, was holding over their heads all those years ago. Secrets that frame them as possibly guilty for having a motive of wanting her dead.
No one was ever convicted of Geneva’s murder, but her husband was suspect number one. They were never able to pin it on him, but the amount of hate he received made him move away and lay low for 5 years.
Five years to the day, they return to where it all happened due to one of the girls’ mothers dying. Once back in the area together, a YouTuber starts poking around and reopens the case, making the women feel uncomfortable as their secrets may come out.
This book was so well written. It kept me engaged and interested from beginning to end. There was no slow parts. It was one plot twist after another, most of which surprised me.
You get to see how the women try to stay true to their promises all those years ago, but when someone threatens your family and your secrets, anything can happen.
I’m not normally interested in stories about wealthy women and their problems, but this one definitely had me hooked.
This book comes out in September and I’m super thankful Becca Day allowed me to read it early. I will definitely be reading more of her books very soon!
No one was ever convicted of Geneva’s murder, but her husband was suspect number one. They were never able to pin it on him, but the amount of hate he received made him move away and lay low for 5 years.
Five years to the day, they return to where it all happened due to one of the girls’ mothers dying. Once back in the area together, a YouTuber starts poking around and reopens the case, making the women feel uncomfortable as their secrets may come out.
This book was so well written. It kept me engaged and interested from beginning to end. There was no slow parts. It was one plot twist after another, most of which surprised me.
You get to see how the women try to stay true to their promises all those years ago, but when someone threatens your family and your secrets, anything can happen.
I’m not normally interested in stories about wealthy women and their problems, but this one definitely had me hooked.
This book comes out in September and I’m super thankful Becca Day allowed me to read it early. I will definitely be reading more of her books very soon!
blissbubbley's review
4.0
This was my first read of this author and I’d read more. Loved the start of this twisty tale but towards the end it seemed to tail off a bit which was a shame.
nixbix_reads's review
3.0
Secrets & drama; this book has plenty! I found this to be a fast paced read and one that I was engrossed with pretty quickly - I had to know who killed Geneva and what everyone else was hiding!
However, I did find that it starts to spin out of control reasonably early. There’s so much going on at once & it becomes a little confusing. While I didn’t like Juniper, I did like the podcast episodes & the effect they had on Frankie, Nadine & Zara. I did think that the ending was tired & overdone - by the time I got there, I was getting tired of all the twists and I found this last one to be a bit ridiculous. In saying that, this popcorn thriller took me on a ride ride with betrayals & reveals, and it was just what I needed.
Thanks to Embala Books & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
However, I did find that it starts to spin out of control reasonably early. There’s so much going on at once & it becomes a little confusing. While I didn’t like Juniper, I did like the podcast episodes & the effect they had on Frankie, Nadine & Zara. I did think that the ending was tired & overdone - by the time I got there, I was getting tired of all the twists and I found this last one to be a bit ridiculous. In saying that, this popcorn thriller took me on a ride ride with betrayals & reveals, and it was just what I needed.
Thanks to Embala Books & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
ppppaula's review
I just wasn’t enjoying the writing style - found it awkward (eg. ‘the engine moaned’ is just a weird way to say that she accelerated in a fast car)
maridudek's review
4.0
i enjoyed this. i’ve been reading a lot of podcast-related thrillers and this one was great
nickikendall's review
dark
mysterious
tense
4.0
As a fan of podcasts, I have to start by saying that I really enjoyed the podcast elements of this book, they gave it a very good flow and kept it a an engaging read for me. 4 friends get buried in secrets and try to dig themselves out, but someone is two steps ahead of them. YouTuber, Juniper Rose is obsessed with solving a cold case involving one of the residents, Geneva O'Connor she has created True Crime Over Wine podcast and is posting videos and interviewing key players. She has landed an interview with Geneva's hubby, who has been questioned by police. She has started her own "suspect list" online and adds new suspects weekly. She always encourages viewers to smash the"like" button and share their own theories. The ladies are understandably jumpy and walking on eggshells, constantly looking over their shoulders, and desperately trying to keep their secrets from coming out. This book definitely kept me guessing and I am happy to say shocked in all the best of ways. An atmospheric, murder mystery type of thriller that kept me on my toes. #thesecretsweburied #beccaday #goodreads #thestorygraph #getlitsy #tea_sipping-bookworm #bookqueen #bookstagram
slday__'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
I loved this! Quite unique in the way it includes transcripts from the YouTube content of Juniper which really helps to get you involved with the case and story.
How it all played out in the end seemed a little unrealistic which is why I would give 4.5 stars instead of 5 but I really enjoyed it. It felt really well thought out and the characters were well fleshed out too.
If there is a sequel then I will 100% be picking it up for a read! The narrator did a fab job on this audiobook.
How it all played out in the end seemed a little unrealistic which is why I would give 4.5 stars instead of 5 but I really enjoyed it. It felt really well thought out and the characters were well fleshed out too.
If there is a sequel then I will 100% be picking it up for a read! The narrator did a fab job on this audiobook.
skbookworm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
There were 6-7 main characters in the book, all women, and all unlikeable in one way or another.
There was also lots left to be desired here…
Maybe it was the narration of the audiobook? Or the blandness of the characters who all allowed themselves to become victims (of a dead woman no less)?
Maybe it was the weakness of the men surrounding them? Or the heavily overused social media aspect that annoyed me? Even the twist ending with a twist wasn’t satisfying. Just so very “meh” in so many ways.
There was also lots left to be desired here…
Maybe it was the narration of the audiobook? Or the blandness of the characters who all allowed themselves to become victims (of a dead woman no less)?
Maybe it was the weakness of the men surrounding them? Or the heavily overused social media aspect that annoyed me? Even the twist ending with a twist wasn’t satisfying. Just so very “meh” in so many ways.