carleyanneh's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
stephaniesbookreviews's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This started out well for me, but eventually became just a little ridiculous. I wanted the characters to be developed a little more. It was a pretty quick read, though, with short chapters that made me want to keep reading.
shaetaylor's review
4.0
This kept me interested. However she didn't add as much mystery as I would like.
smorrison4's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, Sloane will literally do anything to keep her marriage together! This was a great story, I loved that every time you thought you had Sloane all figured out, another layer is added to her plan. Looking forward to reading "listening" to more of Audrey J. Cole's work in the future.
I loved the alternating POVs and having two narrators (Nancy Wu and Kyle Tait) made it very easy to identify which character's POV you were listening to.
I loved the alternating POVs and having two narrators (Nancy Wu and Kyle Tait) made it very easy to identify which character's POV you were listening to.
abercrombie1986's review
mysterious
4.0
This is another author that I think of their books as part of the popcorn thriller genre. Short, twisty and play out like a movie in your head. There is enough action and twists to keep you entertained and never wanting to put it down. I’m not married, so I am not sure how realistic this one is, but I can attest it was entertaining. A husband and wife playing a little cat and mouse game over who needs who more. There is a little cheating and a little lying and some secrets. What more can you want in a domestic thriller? Not everything is at it seems and as I read, I wasn’t sure what was true. I am not sure any of the three characters in this one could make a good decision to save their life, but that made it all the more fun.
This is a great summer, beach read. It’s fast paced and while you will see a little of it coming, most will come out of left field.
melissaslibraryy's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
She did what she had to do, and I was applauding her for it from beginning to end 👏🏼👏🏼
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Infidelity, Murder, Toxic relationship, Death, Medical content, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Infertility, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy and Sexual content
ajjb617's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
monkeymouse113's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emychii's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
turningpagesbc's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“She always knew how far she was willing to go to get what she wanted. As far as it takes.”
Left reeling after learning that her husband, Ethan Marks, had an affair, Sloane Marks decides to have an affair of her own to “even the score.” As if that decision isn’t bad enough, Sloane starts an affair with Brody Carr, a man from her past who proves to be incredibly dangerous.
Shortly after Sloane sleeps with Brody, Brody’s estranged wife dies under suspicious circumstances and Ethan and Sloane find themselves at the centre of a murder investigation. How far will they go to protect the other?
I really enjoyed this book. Audrey is a master of suspense and I could not put this book down. I especially enjoyed how Sloane’s character changed and devolved over the course of the book!