palmtreesparmar's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
alindeman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chillawesome's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
reytru1065's review against another edition
2.0
I love Lisa Jackson but didn’t love this book. I enjoyed the plot line and therefore gave this book 2 stars but overall this story dragged.
It centers on the disappearance of Didi Storm twenty something years prior and the unending search by her first born Remmi Storm. Which gains speed upon the death of an imposter dressed as Didi who jumped from a window of her hotel, where Remmi happened to be around at that time. The book has action, great plot line of death and dark secrets but just felt way to long. I think the story could have been cut at least by a third and it still would have been great.
It centers on the disappearance of Didi Storm twenty something years prior and the unending search by her first born Remmi Storm. Which gains speed upon the death of an imposter dressed as Didi who jumped from a window of her hotel, where Remmi happened to be around at that time. The book has action, great plot line of death and dark secrets but just felt way to long. I think the story could have been cut at least by a third and it still would have been great.
k_west1984's review
2.0
Just wasnt feeling this book, took me so long to finish it an I wish I gave up with it really.
hannas_heas47's review
4.0
Thanks to the publisher for a ARC to read and give my honest opinion. The cover was ok, but the blurb and author's notoriety is what had me claiming this book.
The book centers around a woman who impersonates Marilyn Monroe named Didi Storm. After trying to embezzle money from the father of her twin children, she disappears never to be heard from again. Twenty years pass by and a book about Didi Storm comes out. This makes more things surrounding the disappearance come to light, and the eldest daughter of Didi's is looking for answers.
This was a really great story with enough action to keep you guessing until the end. The author did a really great job of keeping me guessing until it was almost over which really made the book hold my attention. I gave it four stars of entertainment! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a great mystery.
The book centers around a woman who impersonates Marilyn Monroe named Didi Storm. After trying to embezzle money from the father of her twin children, she disappears never to be heard from again. Twenty years pass by and a book about Didi Storm comes out. This makes more things surrounding the disappearance come to light, and the eldest daughter of Didi's is looking for answers.
This was a really great story with enough action to keep you guessing until the end. The author did a really great job of keeping me guessing until it was almost over which really made the book hold my attention. I gave it four stars of entertainment! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a great mystery.
mpr2000's review
4.0
For me this is one of those authors that when you start one of their books you are unable to put it down!
The story is told between the past and the present, while we discover the story of Didi Storm and the race against the clock of her daughter searching for the truth, risking her life with it.
This is a thriller full of hate, betrayal and family confrontations, that will make the reader think about their parents and how much they love them. The story of Remmi is heartbreaking, her mother left her when she was young and she had to live with her aunt's family knowing that they hated her. Of course Remmi's mother was not a saint; she was a diva, needing attention and money all the time... But a mother is a mother, and Remmi knows that maybe she is dead, but she needs to know the truth, is time to close the door to the past and start living.
The story is really addictive, but sometimes the story of Didi is a little bit boring. I know it needs to be there to make the reader understand completely what really had happened.
It was interesting reading the part of the "killer" who wants to kill Remmi, but at the same time it tries to explain why is doing it and maybe having a little regrets about it.
I have to say I am always surprised about how families can play such a big role in anyone's life, depending if you feel loved or not your life could change completely... In this case be prepared for a few lies and a lot of secrets!
If you are searching for an addictive read with betrayal, lies and a little bit of romance, this one is for you!
Would you remove the past to know the truth?
The story is told between the past and the present, while we discover the story of Didi Storm and the race against the clock of her daughter searching for the truth, risking her life with it.
This is a thriller full of hate, betrayal and family confrontations, that will make the reader think about their parents and how much they love them. The story of Remmi is heartbreaking, her mother left her when she was young and she had to live with her aunt's family knowing that they hated her. Of course Remmi's mother was not a saint; she was a diva, needing attention and money all the time... But a mother is a mother, and Remmi knows that maybe she is dead, but she needs to know the truth, is time to close the door to the past and start living.
The story is really addictive, but sometimes the story of Didi is a little bit boring. I know it needs to be there to make the reader understand completely what really had happened.
It was interesting reading the part of the "killer" who wants to kill Remmi, but at the same time it tries to explain why is doing it and maybe having a little regrets about it.
I have to say I am always surprised about how families can play such a big role in anyone's life, depending if you feel loved or not your life could change completely... In this case be prepared for a few lies and a lot of secrets!
If you are searching for an addictive read with betrayal, lies and a little bit of romance, this one is for you!
Would you remove the past to know the truth?
dalinar's review
2.0
Plot was alright, nothing too thrilling or page-turning for me. Managed to call one of the twists midway through too. What really lowered my scoring was Jackson's style of writing- I noticed a lot of repetition when it came to characters and what should've been their unique personalities/way of doing things. I still have another one of her books I picked up from a LFL so I'll find out if it really is her style of writing or maybe just this book.
mandylovestoread's review
1.0
This book just was not for me. It seemed so far fetched that I had trouble getting into it. I was disappointed as I was really looking forward to this one. Oh well, you out can't, love them all
kdtoverbooked's review
4.0
A fun thriller but it takes a hot minute to work through everything that has been happening in the beginning, but stick with it because it’s worth it. I liked the way the story unfolded and stayed invested the whole time I was reading it.