A review by ridreads
Waiting for the Pieces by Taylor Wilson-West

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Whoa! This story really started out with me on the edge of my seat with Fern’s whole life getting turned upside down. Then jumping to 2 years later when Fern finally feels like things are starting to get better, she gets thrust back into her hometown with a bombshell or 2 dropped into her lap. 

The killer who had his eyes on her 2 years ago is still after her. No one she loves is safe and bodies are turning up everywhere as her childhood crush (and brother’s best friend) leaves no stone unturned to find the killer who has Fern in his crosshairs. 

With the perfect amount of suspense, a dash of murder, and more than a little spice this book was a quick read with several popular tropes from both the dark romance and thriller genres. If you like mafia vibes, morally grey men, marriages of convenience, and a MMC who will tear the whole world apart if you touch his girl then you will love this book!