Scan barcode
mjenson17's review against another edition
4.0
Not completely unpredictable but good storyline and some good twists
kxc319's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a fun thriller, even if a bit long in the set-up. I love Mary Kubica’s twists so I knew one was coming, but it was such a well-done slow development that I didn’t figure it out until it was on the pages in front of me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Blood, Grief, and Stalking
tepmurt12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Not her best story but a decent one. I thought it was kinda slow and the nuggets for the reveal took forever to get there. I also fast forwarded through a few parts, particularly full chapters when the only point was to show that Quinn was paranoid. Alex was a far better character than Quinn, even if they both made God awful decisions. The Other Mrs, She's Not Sorry and definitely Local Woman Missing were all much better stories imo.
nikkig0127's review against another edition
3.0
Very meh. The book is written as two different storylines, from two different characters’ perspectives. The only problem is, the writer doesn’t bother to change the voices in the least, at any point in the book. It’s the same voice throughout the entire novel, even when one character goes on and on describing how unintelligent they believe themselves to be in one paragraph, only to use giant, unnecessary vocabulary in the next that I literally had to Google because I had no idea what some of the words meant. I was an English major in college by the way. Words are my thing. I’m just saying, you don’t need to use a thesaurus to write a good story.
As for the story, it was just interesting enough to keep me reading. I didn’t expect the twist and there were definitely some exciting parts. But overall not my favorite. Mary Kubica’s Local Woman Missing was definitely better.
As for the story, it was just interesting enough to keep me reading. I didn’t expect the twist and there were definitely some exciting parts. But overall not my favorite. Mary Kubica’s Local Woman Missing was definitely better.
jsberick's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
Good solid read. I enjoyed listening to this though I did find the characters annoying at times. It could be their ages. I would recommend to fans of Shari Lapena and BA Paris.
ashton_walston's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
jhulme's review against another edition
5.0
I totally thought I'd figured out the ending and I was pretty damn wrong.
ihateprozac's review against another edition
2.0
Boring as fuuuuuuuuuuuck. Not one of these characters is remotely interesting and nothing happens until the final few pages.
Update 9/7/2021: it hasn't even been a month and I have zero memory of this place. Clearly a memorable read lmao
Update 9/7/2021: it hasn't even been a month and I have zero memory of this place. Clearly a memorable read lmao
hannahisbananas89's review against another edition
1.0
“...a noise. A racket. A clamor. A whole hullabaloo.” This is just a sample of one of the many unnecessary lists you’re in for if you pick this up, which I strongly urge against, dear readers. Save yourselves.
My eyes still hurt from all the rolling they were involuntarily doing while reading. Someone called this book a “slow burn,” but I’d more accurately call it someone trying to use a lighter that’s out of fluid and after so many flicks, they just toss it in the trash and walk away. I did not see an 18 year old boy nor a young 20’s girl represented in those pages, but instead characters so forced I wanted to vomit. No young person, and I really do mean this, both announces they’re sitting “criss-cross applesauce” AND admits to all the one night stands they’re having. And don't even get me started on the constant use of the phrase "to boot."
So many times I wanted to shake the main character. Call the police. Call your roommate. Don’t cover for her at work. STOP BEING AN IDIOT. There was absolutely no suspense, and the ending? ABSURD. Not everything has to be a GD love story. Read the room, Mary K. There’s a girl who was just rescued after being tortured and kidnapped – no one needed a first kiss right now. The praise for this book is baffling.
My eyes still hurt from all the rolling they were involuntarily doing while reading. Someone called this book a “slow burn,” but I’d more accurately call it someone trying to use a lighter that’s out of fluid and after so many flicks, they just toss it in the trash and walk away. I did not see an 18 year old boy nor a young 20’s girl represented in those pages, but instead characters so forced I wanted to vomit. No young person, and I really do mean this, both announces they’re sitting “criss-cross applesauce” AND admits to all the one night stands they’re having. And don't even get me started on the constant use of the phrase "to boot."
So many times I wanted to shake the main character. Call the police. Call your roommate. Don’t cover for her at work. STOP BEING AN IDIOT. There was absolutely no suspense, and the ending? ABSURD. Not everything has to be a GD love story. Read the room, Mary K. There’s a girl who was just rescued after being tortured and kidnapped – no one needed a first kiss right now. The praise for this book is baffling.