A review by treberry
Shades of Her by Monica Arya

mysterious tense fast-paced

3.5

“The problem with addiction is that you’ll pursue it, even if your life is on the line, because either way, the withdrawal will kill you, so you might as well enjoy the chase.”

Mirror, mirror on the wall … who’s the most desperate housewife of them all? Well that just might be Sage, my dear. 

The former beauty pageant queen is the perfect trophy wife, with the perfect, successful husband, 3 perfect kiddos, lovely perfect home, a perfectly dark hidden past, and a not so perfect raging sex addiction. But after meeting her latest sexual conquest, Sage’s pretty little world is about to be a perfect disaster .. 

Like Beyonce sings, “Pretty Hurts”. All that glitters isn’t gold. Behind Sage’s beautiful façade is a mess of heartache from the past, and lies that have followed her, and secrets that won’t stay buried. Now someone knows.

Think: She’s gotta have it with a little obsession vibes… This dark romantic thriller was an explosion of lust and murder and I was here for it! The back to back, unpredictable twists reminded me of Shanora Williams’ book, The Perfect Ruin and The Perfect Marriage by G Rose. Just when you think everything is over & done, there’s more. 

The story is full of unlikeable characters doing unlikely ish, but that only added to the entertainment factor! I was so sick of Sage’s poor choices and also the low self image she had. She did many foul things because she didn’t feel she deserved more. 

The steamy scenes were tantalizing and would definitely fog up a mirror🔥There were so many great quotes throughout the story as well! And I need to note that “the coat” gave me literal goosebumps. Oh so Creepy!

I read this book back in April as part of the #indiespinesreadathon to support indie authors!!