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cm1470's review against another edition
4.0
This book started a little slow, and I was kind of bothered by all the fussiness and self-absorption of the main character - but then it was really good, lots of twists and turns - and I was hooked. Very entertaining read.
kelseekayconn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
childawg's review against another edition
3.0
I wavered between 3-4 stars...solid debut thriller and I really liked the ending, but much too long, and Helen was so irritatingly dumb at times.
jhovland's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
Good twist. A few difficult spots about rape.
seren_s's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
leahhateshardbacks's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
page-turner / rich people shit / many moving parts / doormat main character / Lisa Jewell-esque / good ending
krystal_lacelle's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. However, at times it was a bit hard to follow, but all the loose ends tied up nicely at the end.
It was slow starting but dropped many hints that kept me intrigued. I did like the twists and turns, it was entirely predictable near the end which was nice. The characters weren’t that likeable and many times I found myself rolling my eyes at Helen’s need to be liked and general immaturity. In the end I had a lot of empathy for her. For the most part I found Selena was maybe misunderstood, but in the end you realize exactly what she is and that was probably the biggest plot twist for me.
Once it started to pick up I couldn’t put it down. I’m excited to see what the author comes up with next but for a first novel, thumbs up!
It was slow starting but dropped many hints that kept me intrigued. I did like the twists and turns, it was entirely predictable near the end which was nice. The characters weren’t that likeable and many times I found myself rolling my eyes at Helen’s need to be liked and general immaturity. In the end I had a lot of empathy for her. For the most part I found Selena was maybe misunderstood, but in the end you realize exactly what she is and that was probably the biggest plot twist for me.
Once it started to pick up I couldn’t put it down. I’m excited to see what the author comes up with next but for a first novel, thumbs up!
srangrej's review against another edition
4.0
-Helen - pregnant and married to Daniel
-Serena - Married to Rory
-Rory - Helen’s brother & Serena’s husband; Had an affair with Rachel
-Daniel - Having an affair with Serena & married to Helen
-Katie: Helen’s best friend and dating Helen’s brother Charlie
-Rachel - pregnant? Befriending Helen to blackmail Daniel, Rory, & Serena
Years ago, Serena and Daniel witnessed Rachel’s rape. They didn’t tell anyone and didn’t talk to anyone, but Rachel saw them. Helen (Daniel’s wife) befriends Rachel and starts to notice weird patterns while also feeling like she kept losing her memory at important times. It seems Serena was drugging her and having an affair with Daniel.
Rachel wanted revenge on all of them. She befriends Helen but then she just disappeared. It seems Daniel killed her and started to make plans to flee with Serena. Poor Helen had no idea and pregnant about to have Daniel’s baby. Helen discovers notes written between Serena and Daniel (W standing for wolf), but Helen didn’t know it was from Daniel to Serena.
-Serena - Married to Rory
-Rory - Helen’s brother & Serena’s husband; Had an affair with Rachel
-Daniel - Having an affair with Serena & married to Helen
-Katie: Helen’s best friend and dating Helen’s brother Charlie
-Rachel - pregnant? Befriending Helen to blackmail Daniel, Rory, & Serena
Years ago, Serena and Daniel witnessed Rachel’s rape. They didn’t tell anyone and didn’t talk to anyone, but Rachel saw them. Helen (Daniel’s wife) befriends Rachel and starts to notice weird patterns while also feeling like she kept losing her memory at important times. It seems Serena was drugging her and having an affair with Daniel.
Rachel wanted revenge on all of them. She befriends Helen but then she just disappeared. It seems Daniel killed her and started to make plans to flee with Serena. Poor Helen had no idea and pregnant about to have Daniel’s baby. Helen discovers notes written between Serena and Daniel (W standing for wolf), but Helen didn’t know it was from Daniel to Serena.