A review by nataliebootlah
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Amelia and Adam both know their marriage is on the rocks. In a last ditch effort to rekindle their love, Amelia drags them on a secluded weekend vacation.
Soon enough, things start to go wrong—lost power, whispers in the dark, their usually quiet dog growling at shadows. Will they make it out of the weekend together again? What about alive?
While this novel did indeed have twists, turns, and surprises, they felt a bit like overkill to me. Some were down right unbelievable. It was entertaining enough to discover Amelia and Adam’s fate, but I probably won’t remember much of it a few months from now. It just didn’t live up to the hype it got.
Soon enough, things start to go wrong—lost power, whispers in the dark, their usually quiet dog growling at shadows. Will they make it out of the weekend together again? What about alive?
While this novel did indeed have twists, turns, and surprises, they felt a bit like overkill to me. Some were down right unbelievable. It was entertaining enough to discover Amelia and Adam’s fate, but I probably won’t remember much of it a few months from now. It just didn’t live up to the hype it got.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Infidelity
Moderate: Emotional abuse