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outsmartyourshelf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Leah is almost 40, unemployed, & married to her second husband following the tragic deaths of her first family in a car accident which left Leah with a prosthetic leg. When the family dog is found dead, Leah's husband Mason seems to change from the charismatic loving husband into someone she barely recognises. Everything she does is wrong, her stepdaughter seems to hate her, & when things start being moved around at home (clothes being rearranged, drawers & cupboards emptied onto the floor), Leah becomes convinced she is suffering from early onset dementia. Is Leah losing her grip on reality or is something even more sinister happening?
I found the writing style engaging and the pace of the plot kept me reading, however, Leah seemed to be portrayed as much older than 'almost 40', with almost no computer or social media knowledge. I had to keep reminding myself the character was only 39. I also found her way, way too passive & naïve, to the point of irritation. I understand that her upbringing & earlier experiences shaped her personality, but she just kept denying what was happening. I would definitely read one of the author's other books as it may have just been this particular character that was not for me. I didn't really get the ending either, so I rated this one 2.5 stars (rounded up to 3).
I received a free copy of the ebook from the author via Voracious Readers Only, and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I found the writing style engaging and the pace of the plot kept me reading, however, Leah seemed to be portrayed as much older than 'almost 40', with almost no computer or social media knowledge. I had to keep reminding myself the character was only 39. I also found her way, way too passive & naïve, to the point of irritation. I understand that her upbringing & earlier experiences shaped her personality, but she just kept denying what was happening. I would definitely read one of the author's other books as it may have just been this particular character that was not for me. I didn't really get the ending either, so I rated this one 2.5 stars (rounded up to 3).
I received a free copy of the ebook from the author via Voracious Readers Only, and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
Moderate: Miscarriage
rebeccacarter's review against another edition
5.0
Leah is a trusting soul, and that gets her into trouble. She denies to herself that those who are supposed to care about her would actually want to harm her. Instead, she takes the blame on herself. She MUST be going mad; after all, her mother has dementia. You'll want to shake some sense into her, and feel anguish for her at the same time. A page-turning psychological thriller. Great characters and a plot with some unexpected twists. The ending was spot on, tantalizing your mind... Who, if anyone, can Leah trust to tell her the truth?
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