A review by dianapiskor
I'll Be You by Janelle Brown

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This book was not a bad book. If anything, I felt like it was well written and the premise of the story was interesting, if unoriginal. I enjoyed the dual POV between the twin sisters Sam and Elli. 

I think my big problem with the novel was the way it was marketed. It’s labeled as a thriller, and I found it to be less like a thriller and more of a family drama. Because of the thriller label, I expected much more from the book than I got, which I don’t believe is the author’s fault. I saw where the book was headed most of the time. The ending felt lackluster and rushed and I would have liked it to be more fleshed out. 

Big takeaway here: this book is more of a family drama with some crime elements mixed in. 
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