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maz403's review
3.0
Two Wrongs is told in flashbacks between present and the events of 15 years earlier. Chloe has always wanted to know what happened to her best friend Zadie after becoming very close to her at university. Zadies sudden disappearance after their first year has been a constant thorn in her side and she has never been able to let it go. I found this an easy read but didn’t feel drawn to the characters. I would look for other books by this author.
natalier3's review
3.0
This was an okay read, but I found the characters infuriating. The storyline of a girl's obsession with a new friend is becoming very common and needs to be sensational to be remembered. This wasn't anything special for me.
I think the plot should have been more sinister and twisty to keep me more engaged.
I think the plot should have been more sinister and twisty to keep me more engaged.
bookhangover's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicide
kenzieleckie_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kirstyreviewsbooks's review
3.0
Two Wrongs - Rebecca Reid
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review thanks to Random House UK, Transworld Publishers and Netgalley.
When Chloe goes to university and meets wild, carefree Zadie, she is utterly seduced by her and her lifestyle. It doesn't take long for Chloe to ditch her studies in favour of all-night parties at Zadie's huge house off campus.
But when something goes badly wrong one night and Zadie disappears in the aftermath, Chloe knows she should have done more to help her friend. It's something she'll always regret.
Fifteen years later, Chloe finally gets the chance to make it right. But in order to do so, she'll have to put everything at stake . . .
This book is told in two different timelines; now and then. Then is set fifteen years earlier when Chloe was at university with Zadie, Now is set in the current time where Chloe is married to Zav.
Whilst I found myself wanting to know what had happened to Zadie, I couldn’t help but feel that more could have been done with the storyline.
Rating 3/5
A quick and easy book to read.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review thanks to Random House UK, Transworld Publishers and Netgalley.
When Chloe goes to university and meets wild, carefree Zadie, she is utterly seduced by her and her lifestyle. It doesn't take long for Chloe to ditch her studies in favour of all-night parties at Zadie's huge house off campus.
But when something goes badly wrong one night and Zadie disappears in the aftermath, Chloe knows she should have done more to help her friend. It's something she'll always regret.
Fifteen years later, Chloe finally gets the chance to make it right. But in order to do so, she'll have to put everything at stake . . .
This book is told in two different timelines; now and then. Then is set fifteen years earlier when Chloe was at university with Zadie, Now is set in the current time where Chloe is married to Zav.
Whilst I found myself wanting to know what had happened to Zadie, I couldn’t help but feel that more could have been done with the storyline.
Rating 3/5
A quick and easy book to read.
readingwithbuddy's review
4.0
I was in two minds re this book - I didn't really get along with the characters especially Chloe who I wanted to shake as her decisions weren't great.
But the plot was very good and I was able just to sink in and read it and wanted to know what happened. I had guessed about what happened 3/4 in just didnt know why.
The plot intertwined now and university life which made it interesting.
All in all a good read and would be interested in reading more of this author.
I was given an advance copy of this book by Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review which I have done so.
But the plot was very good and I was able just to sink in and read it and wanted to know what happened. I had guessed about what happened 3/4 in just didnt know why.
The plot intertwined now and university life which made it interesting.
All in all a good read and would be interested in reading more of this author.
I was given an advance copy of this book by Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review which I have done so.
slbeckmann's review
2.0
Thank you to the author, Random House UK and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book is a fast read, as the story is told fluently and reads well, but I really disliked the story as such. Told in two timelines, one in the present day and one 15 years ago when the main characters were at university, it's a story about friendship, envy, (fragile) mental health and gaslighting. I could not understand Chloe's fascination/obsession with Zadie and Max at uni, which carried over to the present day (why?), nor could I fathom Chloe's absolutely absurd revenge plan in the present-day timeline.
If this story is meant to be about mental health issues, then it treats those issues much too casually. I felt the characters lacked depth, and were almost a caricature of themselves. There was not one of them I liked or could connect to. This could have been a good book about false friendship and dealing with a friend with mental health problems, but unfortunately, it's not.
This book is a fast read, as the story is told fluently and reads well, but I really disliked the story as such. Told in two timelines, one in the present day and one 15 years ago when the main characters were at university, it's a story about friendship, envy, (fragile) mental health and gaslighting. I could not understand Chloe's fascination/obsession with Zadie and Max at uni, which carried over to the present day (why?), nor could I fathom Chloe's absolutely absurd revenge plan in the present-day timeline.
If this story is meant to be about mental health issues, then it treats those issues much too casually. I felt the characters lacked depth, and were almost a caricature of themselves. There was not one of them I liked or could connect to. This could have been a good book about false friendship and dealing with a friend with mental health problems, but unfortunately, it's not.
louise1608's review
3.0
3.5*
I am taking part in the blog tour for this book and so if anyone is interested in reading my review on this one it will be available on my blog on the 30th January ♥
I am taking part in the blog tour for this book and so if anyone is interested in reading my review on this one it will be available on my blog on the 30th January ♥
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