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dawnesap2525's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sabireads84's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️I couldn’t put this book down. The story was interesting and I liked the dynamics between the characters. The style of writing kept my interest up throughout the book. The twist at the end was actually really good.
sangeethat's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed all the sneaky women, both young and old, who made the men pay for their crimes.
shauntelle_reads's review against another edition
5.0
“Ten years ago he killed my son. Today I married him.” WHOA! This was my first book by K. L. Slater and the twists and turns were so unpredictable. I’m hooked and have a strong desire to read everything she’s written. Great read!
thestoriesoftori's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
givnuapeacesign's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this as an included selection with my Audible membership. The narration was fantastic. The story was so so. The author gave a jarring twist at the end. Yet story seemed fairly contrived. A terrible evening ends up with two friends fighting and one of them dies. The mother of the dead boy and his assailant marry. The ripples upon his release from prison go on and on and on.
tlarsen's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
robinlovesreading's review against another edition
5.0
He killed her son. She is definitely old enough to be his mother. She is about to marry him. Yeah, an irresistibly shocking premise. Tom was Bridget's son Jesse's best friend. While the boys were growing up, Bridget was like a second mother to Tom. Why did Tom kill Jesse? And what could possibly lead to Bridget and Tom marrying?
During the years that Tom served his prison sentence certain things were in play. For one thing he began writing letters to Bridget begging her forgiveness - letters she never read. What is more is that the prison offered a restorative justice program that both Tom and Bridget joined. The program gave Tom and Bridget a chance to talk frequently. The pair fell in love and married when the opportunity presented itself.
Not only was this shocking - and unbelievable - as far as the two people that mattered most - Tom andBridget - their love was real. However, as suspected, there were people who despised this situation and it is the actions of these people that turned this domestic drama into a true psychological thriller. Who were the other players in this story and how did they have an impact on Tom and Bridget's new life as a married couple?
I loved this book by K. L. Slater! I just HAD to see whether Bridget and Tom's love was real, who was behind the drama in the story and how the other characters played into the shocking twists. The Marriage was another fabulous book that I most definitely recommend.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
During the years that Tom served his prison sentence certain things were in play. For one thing he began writing letters to Bridget begging her forgiveness - letters she never read. What is more is that the prison offered a restorative justice program that both Tom and Bridget joined. The program gave Tom and Bridget a chance to talk frequently. The pair fell in love and married when the opportunity presented itself.
Not only was this shocking - and unbelievable - as far as the two people that mattered most - Tom andBridget - their love was real. However, as suspected, there were people who despised this situation and it is the actions of these people that turned this domestic drama into a true psychological thriller. Who were the other players in this story and how did they have an impact on Tom and Bridget's new life as a married couple?
I loved this book by K. L. Slater! I just HAD to see whether Bridget and Tom's love was real, who was behind the drama in the story and how the other characters played into the shocking twists. The Marriage was another fabulous book that I most definitely recommend.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ajacks08's review against another edition
4.0
So I thought I predicted the ending, but the twists threw me for a loop at the end. Everyone had secrets and these two families are a hot mess. Everyone needs therapy! First time reading a book from K.L. Slater and I would read more!