Scan barcode
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I had figured out the murder in present-day pretty early on, but the past murders I didn't figure out. I liked the parallels to true crime stories. As well as the criticism of the racism in the US justice system. It was overall a good book, but not spectacular. Another great narrator!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Vomit, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Xenophobia
readdrinkandbehappy's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Minor: Suicide and Suicide attempt
mapetiteliseuse's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I want to review this as thoroughly as possible but I also don’t want to give any spoilers. Once you’ve read the book (which I urge you to do!) you’ll probably see why that could be tricky.
This is a thriller, but it’s fuelled with intrigue, injustice, hope and grit. It touches on some emotive topics like the justice system and forgiveness which I found really well balanced.
The central character is a nanny, with an ordinary life. And though the events seem far from normal, they are so rooted in reality that at times I felt like I was reading true. Time.
“Not another thriller Mary” is what I thought when I decided this was my next read. I expected the same pace, story progression and characterisation that I’ve become so comfortable with in this genre. Being the first book I’ve read from the author I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Not only is it exceptionally well written, but the story is thoughtfully crafted - with sub plots not taking over but still been giving just enough detail.
I know I’ll think about this book for a long time, and that’s why it deserves five stars.
This is a thriller, but it’s fuelled with intrigue, injustice, hope and grit. It touches on some emotive topics like the justice system and forgiveness which I found really well balanced.
The central character is a nanny, with an ordinary life. And though the events seem far from normal, they are so rooted in reality that at times I felt like I was reading true. Time.
“Not another thriller Mary” is what I thought when I decided this was my next read. I expected the same pace, story progression and characterisation that I’ve become so comfortable with in this genre. Being the first book I’ve read from the author I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Not only is it exceptionally well written, but the story is thoughtfully crafted - with sub plots not taking over but still been giving just enough detail.
I know I’ll think about this book for a long time, and that’s why it deserves five stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Murder
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
pagesofjean's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to. As I got closer to the end I was able to guess what had actually happened so there was no major surprises for me but it was still a good book. Well written too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
boba_nbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Good plot with just okay characters. I started off really disliking the main female character then began to feel for her more towards the end. I can’t imagine what I would’ve done in her situations. Very fast read and kept my attention.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, and Violence
outsmartyourshelf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
When Rachel finds a body in the woods, she panics & flees the scene not even pausing to call the police. This looks even worse when the victim is identified as the estranged wife of Rachel's new boyfriend, the woman who threatened Rachel in public a few weeks before. You see, this isn't the first time Rachel has found a body, & last time she ended up accused of their murders. When she was nineteen, Rachel - then Casey - was working as a nanny in California, when the parents & five-year-old daughter were found dead, & Casey & the young baby were found in a closet hiding. Casey was found guilty of their murders & went to prison before being exonerated & released five years into her sentence. Is history repeating itself or is someone setting Rachel up?
This is a cleverly plotted & well-written book, but I really didn't like the main character as either Rachel or Casey. It's dual timeline with the fallout from the present-day murder alternating with the events of the murders a couple of decades ago. Both sections keep the reader fully engaged with the story, & although I did guess what had happened, it didn't detract from the reading experience.
Thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Amazon Publishing UK/Thomas & Mercer, for the opportunity to read an ARC. I am voluntarily giving an honest review.
This is a cleverly plotted & well-written book, but I really didn't like the main character as either Rachel or Casey. It's dual timeline with the fallout from the present-day murder alternating with the events of the murders a couple of decades ago. Both sections keep the reader fully engaged with the story, & although I did guess what had happened, it didn't detract from the reading experience.
Thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Amazon Publishing UK/Thomas & Mercer, for the opportunity to read an ARC. I am voluntarily giving an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Violence
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual violence
More...