4⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ not sure Publication date ~ book ~ April 30, 2023, audio ~ July 18, 2023 Est Page Count ~ 260 (33 chapters) Audio le4⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ not sure Publication date ~ book ~ April 30, 2023, audio ~ July 18, 2023 Est Page Count ~ 260 (33 chapters) Audio length ~ 5 hours 39 minutes Narrators ~ Andrew Eiden, Kim Churchill POV ~ dual 1st, present tense Featuring ~ known infidelity, blackmail, secrets
Hudson & Willa have an unconventional marriage. He's a gynecologist and also trying to get them out of debt by being a sex worker at night. All's going well on that front until June comes into the picture.
I'm happy to say I liked this one since I'm usually hit or miss with this author. The blackmail was a good one. The twist was nice. It can't be a domestic thriller without some old secrets to keep us in suspense. Overall, enjoyed it.
*Another Hoopla bonus borrow*
Narration notes: No complaints. Thrilled there were 2.
2⭐ Genre ~ domestic drama Setting ~ France Publication date ~ June 5, 2024 Est Page Count ~ 276 (31 chapters) Audio length ~ 7 hours 51 minutes Narrator ~ E2⭐ Genre ~ domestic drama Setting ~ France Publication date ~ June 5, 2024 Est Page Count ~ 276 (31 chapters) Audio length ~ 7 hours 51 minutes Narrator ~ Esther Wane POV ~ single 3rd Featuring ~ family drama up the yang, secrets
Don’t be fooled by the dead body talk in the blurb like I was. This is full on family drama, not a murder mystery.
Hannah and her immediate family are vacationing with her sister and her family. When they arrive at the villa they discover a body floating in the pool.
While the body is discussed quite frequently it still takes a back seat to major family drama. Maybe it’s my fault, but when I saw the discovery of a dead body in the pool written in the blurb I stopped reading because I love when dead bodies are discovered, so I thought I’m in for a great murder mystery. Big nope!
Not one character is likable and they all bugged me at one point or another. I suppose little 7 year old Jimmy was fine~ish with his innocence, but he doesn’t make great choices. The teenage girls are unbearable. There’s tension with the adults. None stop bickering back and forth, awful things were said to each other and about others. Just too much family drama for me.
They’re British, but in France and only one of them knows how to speak French, so it's spoken quite a few times and then it’s translated for everyone else. Although that's great so we're not lost, it still really bogged down the story for me.
Overall, not for me, but if you know it’s a family drama going into it maybe you’ll enjoy it more than me.
Narration notes: So overall she did fine. She gave each character their own voice, but some really grated on my nerves.
3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ Cornwall Publication date ~ June 3, 2024 Est Page Count ~ 390 (p+ 51 chapters) Audio length ~ 8 hours 57 minutes Na3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ Cornwall Publication date ~ June 3, 2024 Est Page Count ~ 390 (p+ 51 chapters) Audio length ~ 8 hours 57 minutes Narrator ~ Tamsin Kennard POV ~ single 1st, present tense Featuring ~ fear of water, secrets, lies, betrayal, murder
Rachel & Tom have purchased a big house in Cornwall. Tom has been there for a while overseeing the renovations, while Rachel has been in Manchester with their son, Sam. Finally it's time for them all to be together again, but some people in this town are not too thrilled that Rachel is around.
Whenever we're told the husband is handsome it's not hard to figure out what secrets and lies there might be. What a douche he was. She should've left him when he revealed his big surprise to her. I mean how unsupportive can you be of someones fear? Speaking of that fear ~ took ages to reveal the why after many breadcrumbs throughout.
Can't say I liked any of the characters, even 4 year old Sam got on my nerves a couple of times. I did have the twist figured out, but this author does write an engaging, fast paced story that'll keep you entertained and yelling at Rachel to open her eyes.
Narration notes: Tamsin is a well seasoned narrator, so no complaints. She really gives each character their own voice.
Lauren's sister, Ellie, has been missing for years. So has her husband, Alex's, brother, Clive. When Ellie's body has been found there is a picture in her pocket of her, Clive and Alex. Does Alex know more about Ellie's disappearance than he's lead Lauren to believe? Does she?
I did enjoy this one, but after all the build up to what really happened to Ellie I was a bit let down with the outcome. It was both super fast paced and draggy at times. I wouldn't really consider it a thriller, more of a domestic mystery, since the disappearances happened so long ago. I liked the ending, but I don't think it will be for everyone.
3⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ UK Publication date ~ October 23, 2022 Page Count ~ 350 (p+ 52 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 9 hours 24 minutes Narrato3⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ UK Publication date ~ October 23, 2022 Page Count ~ 350 (p+ 52 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 9 hours 24 minutes Narrator ~ Kim Bretton POV ~ single 1st Featuring ~ cheating fiance, revenge, secrets, lies, betrayal
Cassie is counting down the days until she's set to marry the love of her perfect life, Jamie. But then her friend shows her a picture of Jamie kissing another woman and thus sets forth a juicy plan for revenge.
I enjoy a revenge plot and I really liked her plan for revenge...mostly. There's quite a bit of money wasting and I'm never down with wastefulness, even in my fiction. We had a nice twist, but I felt like it took a long time to get there. I do wish she didn't get so hung up on who the affair was with without doing a little more research. I mean she did do a good amount of research for everything else, but not that part. Was not a big fan of the ending, either. All in all, middle of the road.
Side note ~ I do like the title, but feel like Fiance would be a better choice than Husband.
*Thanks, to the author, Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
I was able to listen to an audio copy as well. Narration notes: Kim did a wonderful job.
While in a bounce house at Lucy's daughters birthday party Ashley hears screams and finds her husband, Danny, covered in blood holding a hammer over Lucy's lifeless body. Seems pretty clear he's the lead suspect.
I didn't really care for any characters, except Ashley's sister, Susie, wasn't bad. Ashley doesn't make great choices and I was yelling at her at the end with the whole Champ bit. Her son, Elliott, was whiny and annoying at that part, too. Can't you feel the tension, kid?
Overall, this was just fine for me. It took a while to see how the prologue incident would tie in. I do enjoy finding secrets out about someone, but the big secret was kinda meh for me. There were some tense moments, especially at the end, and it was mostly fast paced, so that was great, but I wasn't entirely invested in the story and didn't care much for the ending.
Side note ~ I'm wondering why it says Lucy was her best friend when she was Danny's best friend from childhood. Side note #2 ~ I had to chuckle when the cops came to confiscate the computers and she tells them that Danny's computer is on the right and please don’t touch hers because she needs to work. Oh yeah, sure ma’am, you can keep your computer in an active investigation ...more
Rowan is our detective and married to Shepherd. They met when they were in foster care together and have been married for 15 years. Amber is our therapist who is not happy in her marriage to Mark. They share a special needs son, Connor.
Towards the end we get chapters from Rowan's Aunt Jenny, who is in her care and has Alzheimers, and her partner, Kellan, which I liked.
I can't say I was surprised with how the story played out, but I was fully captivated in this thriller. It's super fast paced and well written with a good mix of likable and unlikable characters.
*Thanks to the author, Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Narration notes: I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
4⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ UK Publication date ~ April 23, 2024 Page Count ~ 318 (65 chapters) Audio length ~8 hours 5 minutes Narrator ~ Tamsin4⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ UK Publication date ~ April 23, 2024 Page Count ~ 318 (65 chapters) Audio length ~8 hours 5 minutes Narrator ~ Tamsin Kennard POV ~ single 1st, present tense Featuring ~ manipulation, gaslighting, miscarriage, r@pe
Lucy often tips back the drink when she's on her own weeks on end while husband, Miles, is working on an oil rig. But this time she must've completely blacked out because somehow there's a baby just chilling in a drawer in the living room.
You can't help but be invested in finding out how this sweet boy got there and who he belongs to. As the story progressed I did figure it out, along with every other twist, but I still enjoyed listening to this unreliable narrator figure it out on her own. Boy was she unreliable though with her drinking as a coping mechanism, yet she's relatable and I felt bad for her.
Overall, this was a solid, fast paced read with a completely satisfying ending. My first experience with this author was a great one, so I'll for sure read her work again.
Narration notes: Tamsin does a wonderful job, as usual.
*Thanks to the author, Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for the audio copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ England Publication date ~ March 26, 2024 Page Count ~ 382 (p+ 58 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 9 hours 51 minutes Na3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ England Publication date ~ March 26, 2024 Page Count ~ 382 (p+ 58 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 9 hours 51 minutes Narrator ~ Tamsin Kennard POV ~ single 1st Featuring ~ family drama, controlling parent, secrets, references to suicide
Lizzy and Owen are in a tough spot financially, so they've temporarily moved in with her mother, which she is adamantly against. She's already suspicious of her and living with her sounds like it's a nightmare with her sneaky and controlling ways. But mom is paying for the wedding, so she'll just have to deal with it for a few weeks.
It's not all about the wedding, though. There's still talk about sister, Shelley's, husband, Rafe, dying on their wedding day last year. Her father being in a care facility gives us another side plot. Lastly, Lizzy's old crush from school has started coming around to help move the story along.
Overall, a solid, fast paced read with some repetition. I totally called the big zinger, but there was a nice one at the end that I wasn't expecting and I think it'll take you by surprise, too.
Narration notes: Tamsin did a wonderful job.
*Thanks to the author, Bookouture Audio & Netgally for the audio. I'm voluntarily leaving my honest review*
4.25⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ California Publication date ~ September 27, 2022 Page Count ~ 284 (39 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 7 hours 32 minu4.25⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ California Publication date ~ September 27, 2022 Page Count ~ 284 (39 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 7 hours 32 minutes Narrators ~ Christine Lakin, Kate Rudd POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ 3 part story
Jade is the 2nd Mrs. Westmore, married to Wells. Sylvie is the 1st Mrs. Westmore who lives in the guest house with round the clock nursing care.
Quite peculiar to live on the same premises as your husbands 1st wife, and she's not allowed to interact with her or the nursing staff either. Quite peculiar indeed. Not overly surprising where the plot took us, but I quite enjoyed the journey to get to the exciting ending. This is my first experience with this author and I really liked it. I can't wait to read more of her work.
Hubs in depth review: Thought I knew the culprit halfway through, pleasantly surprised at the end. The end.
Narration notes: Yay for 2 and they both did great.
3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ Yorkshire, England Publication date ~ March 19, 2024 Est page Count ~ 320 (p+ 50 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 8 hou3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ Yorkshire, England Publication date ~ March 19, 2024 Est page Count ~ 320 (p+ 50 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 8 hours 44 minutes Narrators ~ Emma Swan, Kristin Atherton POV ~ mostly dual 1st with extra POVs towards the end Featuring ~ 6 parts, controlling husband, old secrets, revenge
Cassie & Jon have moved into his childhood home, along with 4 year old, Teddy. Amy inserts herself into Cassie's life by offering to dog sit while Cassie begins a new job. Becca lives next door and is not too happy when she sees John is back in town.
It's obvious Jon, Becca and Amy know each other and the author does a good job of building up the suspense of what happened 10 years ago.
It’s books like this that I’m happy I never have any strangers in my house watching my child or dog. You never know what someone will do when no one is watching. I'd probably install a camera if it were me. All characters were pretty unlikable, except for Suki the dog, of course. Jon was the worst. It's weird, but they all seemed older then 28, not sure why, maybe I expect controlling husbands to be older.
Overall, a solid, fast paced domestic thriller. The twists weren't overall thrilling, but there nonetheless.
Narration notes: I thought they both did a wonderful job. They were properly frantic was necessary.
*Thanks to the author, Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for the audio copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic drama Setting ~ New York Publication date ~ March 4, 2024 Est page Count ~ 248 (p+ 48 chapters) Audio length ~ 7 hours and 39 minutes3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic drama Setting ~ New York Publication date ~ March 4, 2024 Est page Count ~ 248 (p+ 48 chapters) Audio length ~ 7 hours and 39 minutes Narrator ~ Patricia Rodriguez POV ~ mostly dual 1st with an extra pov at the end, present tense Featuring ~ twins in their 30's, secrets (duh), infidelity, revenge
Talia & Tabitha are twins who live next door to each other with their spouses, Zach & Grant. They even own a bakery business together. That's a lot of time to be spending together, but that's just the only child introvert in me talking.
Told in the present tense mostly as inner thoughts. This is fine up to a point, but then the narrator becomes quite unreliable. And one character has insomnia, so that heightens the unreliableness. I do enjoy an unreliable narrator, but in turn it made the characters very unlikable. In fact I can't think of one character that I did like, oh wait maybe the part time worker at the bakery who we hear from on only a few pages. Since there is a fair amount of repetition, due to each twin telling us how they are better than the other, it slows down the pace. I did quite enjoy the whole revenge plot and I think that played out nicely.
Overall, a decent domestic drama with a little bit of mystery. I was quite pleased with the ending.
Narration notes: I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference, however I do think at least 2 narrators would have been beneficial since I have a feeling the voices might not have differed much.
*Thanks to the author, Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
4⭐ Genre ~ family drama, domestic thriller, legal thriller Setting ~ Pennsylvania Publication date ~ March 26, 2024 Est page Count ~ 400 (65 chapters +e)4⭐ Genre ~ family drama, domestic thriller, legal thriller Setting ~ Pennsylvania Publication date ~ March 26, 2024 Est page Count ~ 400 (65 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 9 hours 40 minutes Narrator ~ Edoardo Ballerini POV ~ single 1st Featuring ~ short chapters, lawyers, alcoholism, sobriety
TJ is the black sheep of the family, an ex-con, too. When his brother comes to him for help one night he finds himself on a mission that could cost him everything he's worked for.
I felt like I was tagging right along with TJ on his investigations. You can’t help but both feel bad for him and wonder why you are since what he did to land himself in the slammer wasn’t great. His father and brother are down right awful to him and their entitlement was a bit much. Sister, Gabby, on the other hand was great!
Overall, it was pretty fast paced with a good amount of action that kept me engaged. If you're a fan of legal family dramas then you'll probably like this one.
Side note ~ I was pleased to read in the author's note that she did extensive research and actually attended AA meetings in order to make sure she was writing the characters realistically. Obviously she knows her stuff on the law side of things since she went to law school.
Narration notes: I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
*Thanks to the author, Penguin Group Putnam, and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic drama Setting ~ England Publication date ~ February 20, 2024 Est page Count ~ 304 (p+ 67 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 8 hours 14 minut3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic drama Setting ~ England Publication date ~ February 20, 2024 Est page Count ~ 304 (p+ 67 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 8 hours 14 minutes Narrator ~ Emily Joyce POV ~ dual 3rd Featuring ~ secrets, unlikable characters
Iris and Gabriel are our narrators. They've just come home early from holiday to an unexpected guest. A guest that might very well outstay their welcome.
They met Laure & Pierre on holiday almost 20 years ago and have remained close since. They live in different countries, but have been known to stay in each others houses from time to time.
They meet Esme & Hugh, who live close by, and soon begin hanging out frequently. Joseph lives on their property and does the gardening for both families.
I didn't really like any of the characters really, especially Laure. I'm not one for extended house guests, or any house guests really, so she for sure overstayed her welcome IMO.
It's pretty much a drama and not a thriller. I wasn't sure how they would, but the side plots all came together nicely with the main one. And while I must say the super long (54 minutes and 15 seconds) epilogue did take me by surprise the leading up to it felt like it took an age. Overall, I can see this one being a big hit with mystery lovers.
I was lucky enough to have an ebook and an audio copy. Narration notes: Emily did an okay job. She was frantic when necessary, but I could have went for a male narrator, which is why I did prefer reading over listening. Her accent was a little difficult for me to understand sometimes as it always sounded like she was saying Law and not Laure. Maybe that's just my American ears.
*Thanks to the author, St Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ARC and audio copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
2.75⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ New Zealand Publication date ~ August 11, 2021 Est page Count ~ 337 (p+ 39 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 10 hours 42.75⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ New Zealand Publication date ~ August 11, 2021 Est page Count ~ 337 (p+ 39 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 10 hours 44 minutes Narrator ~ Sarah Mollo-Christensen POV ~ single 1st, present tense Featuring ~ 2 part story, ex-military, paramedic, voyeurism, infidelity, secrets, lies, references to miscarriage, infertility
*possible spoilers ahead*
Lina & Cain have been struggling financially, so when they learn their friends have been renting their home out and making a pretty penny they decide to do the same. I like the idea of renting out a home that you don't use that often to help pay your bills, however I wasn't feeling Cain saying they'll go out to a fancy dinner after the first booking when they have $8k in debt to pay off, dumb.
I had a really hard time getting behind her cheating on her hub in order to get pregnant. And lie after lie after lie, ugh too many. Should you really be married if you can't be honest with each other? I think not. As bad as this will sound I could have went for more of the voyeurism and less on their marital woes and her work side plots. And I thank you for your service and sacrifice sir, but there was too much PTSD talk for me.
Anyway, it was a pretty action packed, fast paced predictable ride, yet still slow moving if that makes sense. Every last character was unlikable. I liked how some chapter endings had comments from the voyeurs. I suppose I enjoyed it for the most part, minus those few niggles, but what the ever loving with that ending?
The hub listened to this one too, so get ready for his in depth review: Bored in the beginning, but enjoyed it overall.
Narration notes: Took me a hot minute to get used to her accent, but I didn't hate her male voices. She did a great job. Properly frantic when necessary.
3.85⭐ Genre ~ domestic fiction Setting ~ England (I think) Publication date ~ May 19, 2021 Est page Count ~305 (p+ 47 chapters) Audio length ~6 hours 23 mi3.85⭐ Genre ~ domestic fiction Setting ~ England (I think) Publication date ~ May 19, 2021 Est page Count ~305 (p+ 47 chapters) Audio length ~6 hours 23 minutes Narrators ~ Adam Goodwin, Francesca Waite POV ~ multiple 1st Featuring ~ cheating suspicion
Rebecca & Sam are chilling in front of the TV having a grand old time when The Woman comes a knocking and makes this happily married couple question everything. The woman says she slept with Sam just last week. Do you believe this stranger or the man who keeps you warm at night?
This woman has quite an interesting job, not a nice one, but interesting. Some people are so desperate they will pay for anything.
Fast paced and kept me engaged because I was really curious to see how it would play out. I was surprised, and, also, like really?, with the outcome. Not really thrilling, so I'll plop it in the domestic fiction category.
Narration notes: Both did fine. I could've went for Francesca to differ her voice for the women, but luckily the chapters are titled.
3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic drama Publication date ~ August 29, 2023 Page Count ~ 310 Audio length ~ 9 hours 21 minutes Narrators ~ Katherine Press, Stephanie Ra3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic drama Publication date ~ August 29, 2023 Page Count ~ 310 Audio length ~ 9 hours 21 minutes Narrators ~ Katherine Press, Stephanie Racine POV ~ multiple 3rd Featuring ~ dual timeline, kidnapping, murder, secrets, lies, short chapters
The prologue is intriguing with a baby stolen from her stroller in the supermarket.
Our main characters are: Frankie~ works in a prison library, teenage daughter missing Patience ~ works at Edith's care facility Clio ~ therapist, mother of kidnapped baby Edith ~mother of Clio
There's mother/daughter drama, some twists and a dog named, Dickens. Slow moving and confusing for quite a bit for me, but eventually we get to the meat of the story and it chugged along at a quicker clip. Overall, not my favorite, but interesting enough, just not as thrilling as I was expecting.
Narration notes: They both did an okay job, but there wasn't that much distinction between them.
*Thanks to the author, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audio copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
You can tell something is fishy right from the get go when Becka wakes up with amnesia and there's man by her bed that says he's her husband. Freddie has photographic proof so it must be true.
I do enjoy a good amnesia story and I could just feel how she was trying to piece her life together. Later on we get some chapters told by Magdalena & Toby, but I'm not going to tell you who they are, you'll have just to read it yourself to see.
This wouldn't be a domestic thriller if it didn't have infidelity, betrayal, secrets and lies. There were definitely some edge of the seat suspenseful moments that kept me fully engaged. Some twists a bit obvious and a couple that took me by surprise. Overall, I enjoyed my first experience with this author and I'll for sure read her work again.
Narration notes: Candida did a great job of distinguishing her voices. She didn't try to be a man for Toby's chapters, which was fine since they were in the 3rd.
*Thanks to the author, Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for the audio copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Ellie is 21 and works at a store that Jake owns. He and the wife are in a bind and he asks if she can babysit one night, which turns into a full time nanny position. She's hurting for money, so she jumps at the opportunity.
Jake's wife, Megan, is not too thrilled with the new nanny and comes off as a bad parent and all around mean person. But is that just how Ellie is seeing her, or will we learn something different when it switches to Megan's POV? Hmm...
Something I found funny ~ at the first meeting Megan tells Ellie not to touch her stuff and she will know if she did. Well, Ellie decides to wash her hair. Umm, who washes their hair in someone else's home that you're supposed to be babysitting in? Like she won't know when you just hang the wet towel. Maybe I could see it if the baby threw up on her, but nope she just had greasy hair.
There is a bit of repetition with the multiple POV's. And too much with Ellie hinting to us about something over and over in her past and taking ages to tell us. Overall, I enjoyed this one well enough, and I liked the twist, but hated the ending.
Narration notes: This is my 3rd book in a row that Tamsin narrated. I do feel her voice was a little older sounding for this character. And it was going along fine until we get Jake's 1st person POV and then Megan's 1st POV and she didn't alter her voice at all.
*Thanks to the author, Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ England ~ Wroxham, Leeds, Scarborough Publication date ~ August 24, 2023 Page Count ~ 316 (49 chapters, + p & e) P3.5⭐ Genre ~ domestic thriller Setting ~ England ~ Wroxham, Leeds, Scarborough Publication date ~ August 24, 2023 Page Count ~ 316 (49 chapters, + p & e) POV ~ multiple 3rd Featuring ~ dual timeline ~ now & before, stalking, non graphic r@pe, abortion, secrets, lies
Emily is our main narrator. She and boyfriend, Max, are on week long holiday to reconnect after some misunderstandings. But can they reconnect with all the secrets and lies they both keep? I mean what kind of relationship do you have if you keep important things from each other? Not a super healthy one in my opinion.
In the before timeline, Emily's estranged father is dying from cancer. They grew apart after her mother and sister were killed in an accident years ago. She is by his side in hospice for his final days, though, where she meets a volunteer. Connor soon becomes obsessed with Emily and stalks, drugs and r@pes her. Do I like the choices Emily made? Not at all, but I felt her and his actions, and his character, were well written.
There were some tense moments and the atmosphere surrounding the Boat House gave me the nice, creepy vibes that I enjoyed, and the cover captures it nicely.
Most characters were pretty unlikable, especially Emily and her choices I didn't agree with. I really liked Emily's friendship with Francesca. She was really there for her when she needed her the most, a true bff. Unlike, Max, who could have been a better support system, although, he did believe and support her when it mattered the most. As terrible as it is to say based on what he did, Connor was probably my favorite character. And, of course, I loved the faithful dog, Scout. She does get kicked, which I didn't like, but she was protecting her person, so I'll let it slide.
Overall, I was not as gripped as I had hoped to be. This book had a different vibe, which Keri writes about in her acknowledgments. I can understand her reasoning in going this route, but it wasn't what I was expecting after loving The Summer House so much. I'll for sure be reading what she writes next.
Plenty of 5 ⭐ love, so don't let me deter you.
*Thanks to the author, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
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