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teneke's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
juliereadzintherockies's review against another edition
3.0
This was an entertaining thriller. An audiobook by B. A. Paris that slowly unfolds the secrets of Alice and Leo. The author is one of my favorites, so I check out her new books as soon as I see them!
“Do you know what Henry David Thoreau believed? ‘Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.’”
Their relationship is fairly new, but Alice and Leo decide to move in together. Leo finds a great deal on a beautiful home in an exclusive gated community and purchases it. He never could have afforded such a grand house if it weren’t for the fact that it holds devastating secrets, which were reflected in the price. Secrets he didn’t share with Alice. But soon the neighborhood gossip makes it back to Alice and she becomes entwined in the past history of the house.
This wasn’t my favorite book by the author, but I enjoyed it. As I have every other book of hers that I’ve read…so I’ll be keeping my eye out for the next one!
Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio and B. A. Paris, for this free digital ARC, in exchange for my honest review!
My Rating: 3.5 ⭐️’s (rounding down)
Published: July 13th 2021
Recommend: Yes
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#NetGalley #TheTherapist #DomesticThriller
#Audiobook #JustFinished #InExchangeForReview
“Do you know what Henry David Thoreau believed? ‘Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.’”
Their relationship is fairly new, but Alice and Leo decide to move in together. Leo finds a great deal on a beautiful home in an exclusive gated community and purchases it. He never could have afforded such a grand house if it weren’t for the fact that it holds devastating secrets, which were reflected in the price. Secrets he didn’t share with Alice. But soon the neighborhood gossip makes it back to Alice and she becomes entwined in the past history of the house.
This wasn’t my favorite book by the author, but I enjoyed it. As I have every other book of hers that I’ve read…so I’ll be keeping my eye out for the next one!
Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio and B. A. Paris, for this free digital ARC, in exchange for my honest review!
My Rating: 3.5 ⭐️’s (rounding down)
Published: July 13th 2021
Recommend: Yes
@BAParisAuthor @MacmillanAudio
#NetGalley #TheTherapist #DomesticThriller
#Audiobook #JustFinished #InExchangeForReview
dripdrop's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
upallnightbookaddict's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not going to sugarcoat it. I struggled hard with this book. Really hard. I had to force myself to finish this one. I couldn't wait to read it either. I was pumped to dive into another book from Ms. Paris. I've loved most of her previous books.
This book is painstakingly slow. Actually, painstakingly slow doesn't even begin to describe it. Truth nugget: This is one of the dullest books I've read in a long time.
The majority of the book went through the main character's every day routines over and over again. There felt like there was no point to this book. I truly thought about giving up.
Towards the end, things finally picked up. At that point, I had already checked out. The twists and aha moments didn't hit me with the desired effect they should have.
I hate to say it, but this book just wasn't it for me. I will look forward to the author's next book though. We're all allowed a dud here and there.
This book is painstakingly slow. Actually, painstakingly slow doesn't even begin to describe it. Truth nugget: This is one of the dullest books I've read in a long time.
The majority of the book went through the main character's every day routines over and over again. There felt like there was no point to this book. I truly thought about giving up.
Towards the end, things finally picked up. At that point, I had already checked out. The twists and aha moments didn't hit me with the desired effect they should have.
I hate to say it, but this book just wasn't it for me. I will look forward to the author's next book though. We're all allowed a dud here and there.
eloisecantello's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Some would say predictable but a great classic mystery thriller
elissalynn's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. The gated community felt believable and not outlandish, and the cast of characters was large and really kept me guessing about who could be the killer.
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. The gated community felt believable and not outlandish, and the cast of characters was large and really kept me guessing about who could be the killer.