This was a really quick and steamy read. The writing started off a little stilted, but by the time Nick and Holly hooked up it either got exponentiallThis was a really quick and steamy read. The writing started off a little stilted, but by the time Nick and Holly hooked up it either got exponentially better or I was too distracted by what was happening to notice. I'm not particularly into steamy books, but this one was really enjoyable. I appreciated the dual POVs and that the author included a consent moment - so I say good for beginners! ...more
You guys, I think I’m incapable of writing a review for this book. The grip it had on my heart was just (and still is) too strong. This was like perfeYou guys, I think I’m incapable of writing a review for this book. The grip it had on my heart was just (and still is) too strong. This was like perfection to me and such a great way to wrap up the series, although I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want more. Here’s my best attempt, though. It’s more of a rant than anything else ...more
Wow, this book! I haven’t seen anyone talking about it but it’s so damn good! Odie Mays is murdered and finds herself in this beige room - a sort of iWow, this book! I haven’t seen anyone talking about it but it’s so damn good! Odie Mays is murdered and finds herself in this beige room - a sort of in between of Heaven and Hell. She must recount the terrible things she has done in her life so “the big G” can determine if she feels remorse or not. And, well, Odie has done some pretty terrible things. Despite her being a sort of terrible person, I loved her so much. I haven’t come across a character so deeply flawed yet lovable in such a long time - if ever to this extent. Especially as she recounts these moments, it’s understandable why she hurt this person, how it affected her later, and why she does or doesn’t feel remorse for it. She was also such a witty character, and getting to hear her thoughts was extremely entertaining. I feel like this book would make an excellent movie!
Odie’s murderer was a bit obvious to me, but that didn’t really bother me. The story isn’t really about trying to figure out who Odie’s murderer was - more so about the life she lived and what led her to being murdered.
There were a couple things that did disappoint me, though. The first thing that disappointed me was Carl’s chapter. It was a lot of telling rather than showing and I just didn’t really care about Carl enough to want to read about his life. Him and Odie had what felt like insta-love, and I don’t enjoy reading about that. I felt like I was forced to like him and pity him, but I just didn’t. The second part I didn’t enjoy was the whole “Big Upset” that happened with Uncle Boo. So… he did take photos of little girls and touch them a lot but it wasn’t ever sexual and was just because he wanted a daughter of his own? I’m sorry it’s still creepy - you can want a daughter and not be so secretive about the photos you take of children. Like, why was he hiding the computer so much? What was he doing with these photos? And why was Odie’s dad so okay with it? He left his family to stay by his friend’s side, which sure is admirable but 100% not the right decision and he’s a giant asshole. I think Uncle Boo and Odie’s dad were meant to have some redemption, but it didn’t land for me.
I thought this book was going to be one of the easiest five stars I’ve ever given, but a few events at the end slightly disappointed me and made me bump it down to four. However, I still 100% recommend this read to everyone! It’s so good and will keep you turning and turning the page till you hit "The End. "
P.S. The storyline with Cora was my favorite out of all the other ones. If you’ve read this book I’m curious which storyline you enjoyed the most.
Thank you NetGalley and Matador for a free e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
25% in thoughts: I love Odie so so much. She’s intelligent, witty, and just a little lost. I haven’t loved a main character this much in so long. Dyer is so skilled at keeping the reader’s attention. There’s at least three events that have been hinted at but are still a mystery and I’m like I must know now! It makes me want to binge read this so bad. Also, look how gorgeous this cover is! Why is no one I know talking about this book??? ...more
The first 25% of this book? Not the greatest, not the worst. I was really confused about where the story was going since it seemed like everything hadThe first 25% of this book? Not the greatest, not the worst. I was really confused about where the story was going since it seemed like everything had already happened. Fran and Will bump into each other one day in a coffee shop after not having seen each other in a quarter of a century. They were once one another’s true love and had always thought they’d marry each other, but then Will’s mom died and he moved across the world. There’s no question of whether they will rekindle the romance or not, they dive right into a relationship again immediately. I was left wondering where to go from here? Surely we can wrap the story up and call it a day? Right? Right? WRONG!
HOLY SMOKES the rest of the book is a giant whirlwind of emotions. This is the first book to get me to tear up in a WHILE! Every chapter feels like a rush, but in a good way. There’s so much left to do and say, and who knows how much time left? So many JUICY secrets and events were happening. I just had to know what was coming next, but at the same time I didn’t want to reach the inevitable ending. I knew it would come anytime, clearly Clare Swatman has no regard to my emotions. She’s proved this many times throughout this book.
I give this 4.5 stars, just under 5 for the slow start. This is such a moving and powerful book. I loved every character by the end of it. Highly recommended! ...more
I was drawn to this memoir because I have an older sister who enjoys ice skating. The book begins with the deaths of Judy’s sisters, which was jarringI was drawn to this memoir because I have an older sister who enjoys ice skating. The book begins with the deaths of Judy’s sisters, which was jarring. I was hoping to get to know the sisters a little before learning about their deaths, but at the same time it set the tone for what the memoir is.
The writing was very matter-of-fact, and I would’ve preferred a bit more flourish to the language. However, perhaps this story needed to be told straight. I enjoyed learning about Jane and Margie throughout their childhoods the most, but the grief study chapters were also very interesting.
Something I noted was that Margie’s death was ambiguous. It’s described as being caused by her eating disorder but also blamed on her battle with mental illness. I couldn’t understand if her death had been self-inflicted or not. This isn’t important to the story, of course, and perhaps the author didn’t feel comfortable sharing the details. It was just a question that weighed on my mind and continues to linger.
A novel like this is difficult to critique because it deals with such a sensitive topic and is so personal to many people. I was touched by the stories, adored the photographs included, and found myself tearing up at times thinking of what it might be like to lose my own sister. I settled on a three star rating because the writing style was a little too straightforward for my personal liking and I think the order the story is told in would be more effective if done differently. I recommend this book for anyone struggling with grief, I think some of the lessons Judy learned would be very helpful to others.
Thank you NetGalley and BQB Publishing for an advanced e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. ...more
Christmas cookies? Cozy B&B? Hot barista? Double murder? What more do you need this holiday season?
Mel just opened up her B&B, putting her LAPD days bChristmas cookies? Cozy B&B? Hot barista? Double murder? What more do you need this holiday season?
Mel just opened up her B&B, putting her LAPD days behind her and starting new. When the town gets snowed in and the guests are stuck for a few extra days at her B&B, a couple of them start turning up dead! Mel becomes invested in solving the case when the local cops don’t take it seriously, assuming it’s an open-and-close natural death case. Will she be able to find out who-dun-it before the roads open back up and the guests (and potential murderer) leaves? More importantly: can she perfect her grandma’s ridiculously complex cookie recipe before the Christmas Festival?!
This was just a cute and cozy quick read to get you in the holiday spirit. The book is less than 100 pages, making it something you can easily read in one sitting. Due to its short nature, everything is pretty basic. I figured out who the murderer was right away. I wasn’t sure why Mel was being so secretive about her ankle injury, like why not just say you broke your ankle once and you’re still dealing with the recovery? The romance between Mel and Jackson (hot barista guy) felt a little forced at the beginning. There was only one scene where I could feel the chemistry. I honestly ship Mel and Marks (the local cop) wayyyy more. For those wondering - there’s no spice in this book. Not even a kiss, but I personally thought it worked. Who wants to be sleeping around when there’s a murderer on the loose?
There were some parts where I think extra editing was needed. I would reread a passage over and over and still it wouldn’t make sense. This only happened a couple of times and didn’t ruin my reading experience. I would still recommend this to someone wanting to fit in some quick holiday reading.
Thank you NetGalley and Backlight PR for an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review. ...more
This book was a perfect follow up to AGGGTM. Jackson wrote the first book thinking it would only be a stand alone, but the popularity caused it to becThis book was a perfect follow up to AGGGTM. Jackson wrote the first book thinking it would only be a stand alone, but the popularity caused it to become a series. The fact that moments and side characters from the first book became major plot points in the second is incredibly impressive. The stakes are even higher in this book and the truth just becomes more and more twisted.
The podcast transcripts were amazing (I wish there were more), the use of photographs in the book made me feel like I was there with Pip, and the ending. My God, that ending. It was perfect. The unthinkable happened and the shock of it was depicted so well on the page. This one got dark, and I heard the third is even darker (I’ve started reading it and holy hell I’m on the edge of my seat it’s the scariest one so far but we’re here to talk about book #2).
The only qualm I have with this, that almost made me call it a 4.5 but no this is still a 5 in my heart, is that Ravi is barely in it. The two start their romantic relationship at the beginning, but we don’t see many moments of the two of them alone. A part of me liked that the romance isn’t getting in the way of the mystery, but another part of me missed Ravi.
If you loved the first (and how can you not?) the second just gets crazier. READ THIS! ...more
The synopsis of this book got me so excited to read it, but by the end it was a massive let down. Josefine’s grandmother, one of the oldest and most pThe synopsis of this book got me so excited to read it, but by the end it was a massive let down. Josefine’s grandmother, one of the oldest and most powerful witches, is murdered by the First Vampire and a vampire-witch hybrid. Now, they’re after Josefine. She must first go to visit the home of the First Vampire’s brother because… well actually I’m not really sure why. Then she needs to traverse through an ancient forest to go to the Order because… well I also don’t know why. And this is the biggest problem with this novel.
The entire time Josefine is in the dark about why she needs to go to the Order. It isn’t until about 70% into the book (yes… 70%!!!) that we’re told she’s being used as bait to get the First Vampire to the Order so they can attack him. Okay… but still doesn’t answer why the First Vampire is so gung-ho about killing Josefine in the first place.
See, Josefine is what they call a “dormant witch,” a person born of witches but without powers. They’re viewed as a disgrace and a doormat in the witch world. Essentially, she’s nothing special. Now, there are hints that Josefine actually harbors a very intense ancient power. We even get a battle scene where we see a glimpse of it. Do we ever find out if she truly harbors this power and see more than a glimpse of it? No!
A vampire named Lucius joins Josefine in her trek through the forest (along with a couple other side characters). It’s never really explained why Lucius shows up in the story at all, but I digress. Josefine finds Lucius incredibly attractive, almost to an unbelievable extent. Josefine made clear at the beginning of the novel that she has never felt any sexual attraction to anyone before, but she just so much as lays eyes on Lucius and is literally obsessed with him?
“But for some reason, the thought of killing Lucius was unimaginable to me. I’d rather do something crazy like this. But why?”
Yes… but why?! Too many questions are raised and none are answered. There’s a brief moment where Lucius says something along the lines of “You don’t remember me?” Woah! Back up! Josefine and Lucius have met before but Josefine has no memory?! Wow, this seems interesting and could easily explain why Josefine is unnaturally attracted to Lucius. Do we ever find out more about this? No!
Also, Josefine interacted with a handful of vampires throughout the book. Each time she would think of a question the vampire would answer it out loud. Josefine would then wonder “It’s almost like they can hear my thoughts” or “Wow, did they just hear my thoughts?” Do we ever find out if vampires harbor this ability or not? No!
Wayyyy too many questions were raised and not one was answered. I understand this is set to be a series and you want to leave some lingering questions to draw readers into book two, but when no questions are answered in a 500 page novel it turns me off from reading book two.
All that happened in this book is that Josefine's grandma died and her plus three others traveled through a forest to get to the Order. The end. The book ends where it should’ve started in my opinion. The whole novel is a lead up to the Order where finally we’ll get some answers, and it ends as soon as they arrive? The entire journey in the forest could’ve been summed up in 3-5 chapters max, not half the book. I nearly DNF this but decided to continue since some fight scenes happened and it made the reading a little more interesting. Otherwise it was just them wondering, walking, and waiting the entire time.
The only reason I’m not giving this 1 star is because the writing itself is really good. The characters have interesting and unique personalities, the world is captivating and I want to see more. Everything about this novel should’ve worked. The plot was just so boring and essentially nothing really happened in this book. I may give book two a chance to see if the story really gets going, because I think when it does that it’ll be quite the ride. Regardless, I think this one can just be skipped.
Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. ...more
I knew from the first page that I wouldn’t like this book, but I had purchased it already and the hype on it made me think it would get better. Plus, I knew from the first page that I wouldn’t like this book, but I had purchased it already and the hype on it made me think it would get better. Plus, it was a short read so I figured I could suck it up and finish.
My #1 problem with this book (and it’s a huge one) is that I hate the main character, Ivy Perkins. She is very rude to practically everyone. I understand being rude to a stranger you just found standing on your property, but why continue to be rude once you learn he’s the realtor and has your key? When Ivy visits Phoebe’s mom, why would you cut the hangout short between a mother and daughter and then make a stink about the cake that she made just for you? Just be polite and accept the cake! When the old homeowner comes by to visit Ivy he’s reminiscing in the house and trying to make polite conversation and Ivy just pushes him out! I understand she’s recently divorced, bought a house that’s more work than she bargained for (although that’s her fault for not touring the property prior to purchasing) and other inconveniences that I won’t mention for the sake of spoilers, but DAMN GIRL YOU DON’T NEED TO BE SO RUDE TO LITERALLY EVERYONE!
*takes deep breath* Okay, #2 problem with the book is the premise regarding the note found in the suit. Ivy literally doesn’t become obsessed with the mystery behind the note whatsoever. She asks two people in town about it, finds out the answer, and then it’s barely brought up again until the end. I also didn’t understand why Ivy became “obsessed,” or intrigued enough to ask about the note, in the first place. If it was me, I’d probably read the note, feel a little sad, then toss it out. Especially considering Ivy’s nasty personality, it didn’t feel realistic for her to be interested in the note.
My last major problem (cause things in three are so nice), was the repetitive writing. So, Ivy works in marketing and she decides to offer her services to a local candy store for free. We hear about this as Ivy is discovering their website and socials and coming up with a plan, then when she meets with the shop owner and discusses the plan (here’s where it should stop), then when Ivy is having lunch with Phoebe, then when she sees Ezra, and again when she meets with the old man who’s name I can’t remember now. And this is within the span of about twenty pages. I wanted to scream. It wasn’t even just a sentence along the lines of “Ivy filled Ezra in on her new marketing client,” that would’ve been fine. Every time, it’s a full-on conversation that lasts at least a page. Completely unnecessary.
Honorable mentions: the sudden romance between Ivy and Ezra that had such a poor build up I was like WOAH TOO SOON when she kissed him on the cheek, the eating disorder Phoebe had that was poorly depicted and that Ivy did little to nothing to help her friend out, basically everything in this book
If you want a heart-warming Christmas novel, I urge you to find something else....more
3.5 stars rounded down. Some sections felt like they dragged on, but others were really captivating. The cousin romance was also weird, but I understa3.5 stars rounded down. Some sections felt like they dragged on, but others were really captivating. The cousin romance was also weird, but I understand this book was from over 200 years ago and a later version of the book makes Elizabeth a family friend instead....more
From the first page I’m gripped and from the last I’m blown away. The ending plan got a little confusing for me and I was struggling to keep up with tFrom the first page I’m gripped and from the last I’m blown away. The ending plan got a little confusing for me and I was struggling to keep up with the characters, so thats why I knocked off a star. Really great book, I recommend to any sci-fi lover but I think this book is also great for pulling in new fans to the genre. I cannot wait to read the sequel!
A full review to come (maybe, or maybe my immediate thoughts upon finishing is good enough)...more
I read this book because my friend gave it to me for a book exchange we were doing. I read the blurb and already knew how the book was going to go. ThI read this book because my friend gave it to me for a book exchange we were doing. I read the blurb and already knew how the book was going to go. They gave away WAY too much in that book blurb. The first 100 pages of this book is just the blurb.
Each chapter changes a narrator, shuffling between the four friends. I didn’t understand the point of this. Julia, Sarah, and Alison essentially all thought the same things, they only differed by personality which would come across in just a single perspective, anyway. The only interesting perspective was Heather’s, since she was the one in the abusive relationship and could offer insights that the other women could only guess at, although when you find out the truth at the end it feels like a cheap trick the author used to try to surprise readers with the twist, which was predictable but juicy. The book would’ve been so much better with just Alison narrating, though.
Also, every husband (with the exception of Heather’s, of course) were all the same, too! They all loved their wives and children very much, but played the stereotypical father that expects dinner to be ready when they get home although they would never say it or act disappointed if it wasn’t and who would watch the college football game when they were in charge of the children instead of handling the chores around the house or keeping the kids occupied. It would have been nice to see a more active husband in the story. They all fell flat for me and I didn’t even bother remembering who was married to who since it didn’t really matter anyway. They could swap husbands half way through the book and I probably wouldn't notice.
This novel was overall just okay for me. I was frustrated having to reread the same scene in different perspectives and I feel like the first 100 pages could be condensed down to, like, 20 or 30. However, I enjoyed witnessing the facade of the girl’s friendships disappear and their real feelings come to the surface about one another. Their own individual secrets were interesting and some of them caught me off guard but never came out of the blue. I’ll probably pick up another of Drake’s books in the future to see if those small kinks get worked out, but I’m on the fence. ...more
How the hell do I even start? This was a book that I needed to sit with for a few days before I could write the review. I’ll begin with a synopsis to How the hell do I even start? This was a book that I needed to sit with for a few days before I could write the review. I’ll begin with a synopsis to try and clear the book hangover I still have from reading this novel. Marjorie is a 14-year-old teenager who’s starting to act differently. Visiting the psychiatrist doesn’t seem to be helping, so Marjorie’s dad, John, calls on the local priest to help his daughter out. Before anyone knows it, a film crew is setting up inside the family home to document a reality show following the possession and exorcism of Marjorie.
This book is told from the perspective of Merry, Marjorie’s younger sister. We jump to different times in the book, from the present day where Merry is an adult and being interviewed by an author trying to turn this tragic tale into her next novel, to 8-year-old Merry trying to navigate the confusing world of teenagers, adults, and demons as they all seem to fill up her home. There’s also a few passages from a horror blogger, Karen, who is writing a review of the reality show. (Side note: Tremblay did a fantastic job writing from the perspective of a female. It felt authentic the whole way through).
Writing the book from Merry’s perspective was such a great choice. Can we trust how she interpreted the events when she was 8, or how she’s remembering them now as an adult? The Karen scenes help point out how the reality show may be doctored, but it’s all speculation. It’s up to the reader to decide what’s the truth and what’s a mis-remembered story.
The ending of this book just absolutely ripped my heart out and gutted me. You think Karen spoils the ending in her blog (I was thinking seriously did she just casually mention that?!) but that’s how Tremblay tricks you! You, the reader, think you have it all figured out and then good ol’ Marjorie turns it over on you. I finished reading this during my lunch break at work and I couldn’t function the rest of the day. This book sucked me in from page one and then spat me out at the end. If you like horror, you must read this one. ...more
I’m giving this book 3.5 stars, but I’m rounding up for Goodreads. This book had perfect fall vibes and I could envision this small town perfectly. I I’m giving this book 3.5 stars, but I’m rounding up for Goodreads. This book had perfect fall vibes and I could envision this small town perfectly. I loved Vivi and Rhys’s relationship from the semi-serious, semi-playful banter to the ending (I was wiggling in my seat). The witches were extremely cliché, but that was sort of the point. It helped add to the quaint “Halloweentown” vibes and make it so the author didn’t have to spend time explaining how the witches work in her story so it could focus more on the romance. Still, I wanted more witchiness out of this book.
The summary is better told by the author above, but essentially the book is Vivi and Rhys working together to lift a curse that Vivi accidentally placed on Rhys nine years prior when they broke up. Vivi and Rhys get accused by Rhys’s dad, Simon, of not taking the curse seriously enough, and I have to agree with him. All they do is try to research curses and continuously find nothing regarding how to lift them. Vivi has the grand idea to shift their focus on putting out the small fires the curse is causing around town, which isn’t a grand idea whatsoever. She essentially is deciding to ignore the actual problem and her motivation isn’t really explained-- I guess she just gave up on the pointless research and had no better ideas? This is when the romance really steps up and the lifting curse plot dies down. For several chapters in a row there is no groundwork done for the curse and I was wondering how they were going to magically solve this giant, looming problem (pun intended). To me, it felt unrealistic that Vivi would ignore the curse to this point.
The climax of the book was short and a little lame in terms of the witchiness. In my opinion, for a climax to really wow me I gotta be wondering how the hell are these characters getting out of this one? In “The Ex Hex,” I sort of guessed how they were going to reverse the curse pretty early on. I will say, though, the romance wrap up was wonderful.
There were also two things that happened in this book that were never explained even though I feel like they should’ve been. The first is how/why Rhys decided to not go through with his betrothal (which is not a spoiler because this is mentioned in the Preface & Chapter 1). I mean, I could probably guess the why, but why not decide when he was still with Vivi? The other thing was (view spoiler)[ Vivi’s cousin (whose name is not coming to mind at the moment) and the mayor girl not working out. Her cousin seemed so whatever about this girl earlier and mentioned how they were more so casually hooking up, but then is found feeling upset and hurt later. I don’t need a full relationship run down, but I don’t understand why Vivi wouldn’t have asked what happened or why her cousin wouldn’t just explain with a sentence or two what happened. (hide spoiler)]
Essentially, if you’re reading this book for purely witchy vibes, it’ll be a let down. If you’re willing to accept a dash of witchiness sprinkled in a romance story, then you will love this book! ...more
WOW! I went into this book blind and I’m so glad I did. I had heard everyone and their mother’s talking about it, so when I visited my local library aWOW! I went into this book blind and I’m so glad I did. I had heard everyone and their mother’s talking about it, so when I visited my local library and saw this at the front display I figured I’d give it a read and went in with high expectations. I didn’t even know the synopsis and quickly learned I was jumping into a horror novel.
After receiving a disturbing letter from her newly-wed cousin, Noemi leaves the big city behind to visit High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She tries her best to aid her cousin, Catalina, with her mental state but is met with pushback from Catalina’s in-laws. It’s up to Noemi to figure out what’s really happening behind these walls - before it starts taking over her mind, too.
I noticed a lot of reviews mentioning how long it takes for this book to pick up. While I agree that it was a slow start, it’s this slowness that really makes me feel creeped out. I was wondering how much of what Noemi was experiencing was real or just in her mind. Her wicked dreams start out distinctive, but as the novel goes on it’s difficult to tell what’s real or imaginary. You almost don’t notice the shift when it happens, and that’s the benefit of the slow burn.
I also noticed a lot of people complaining that too much action is crammed into the ending of the book, which I whole-heartedly disagree with. All the events of the novel had led up to this moment - it doesn’t feel out of nowhere at all. The action scenes were easy to follow and had a great pace, with some moments of quiet in between each hurdle. And while there were some moments in the end that really disturbed me, nothing creeped me out more than the rapey dreams (reality?) scenes that occurred earlier in the novel. Some of those images are gonna stick with me for a while.
(view spoiler)[I also noticed a lot of pushback on the whole mushroom thing. I didn’t find this to be ridiculous at all - in fact it felt realistic. (hide spoiler)] All the characters and their behaviors felt realistic to me, which is something that is often lacking in horror. Yes, Noemi was extraordinarily brave, but she wasn’t without fear and hesitation. She felt real.
I was on the edge of my seat most of the time and genuinely had no clue which direction I was about to be taken next. I felt complete with how the book rounded out. If you’re wondering whether to jump into the world of High Place or not I 100% recommend you do. Just beware… you might not come out alive. ...more
The easiest five stars I’ve given all year! I was sucked into this book from page one and I ended up reading it in two days! If you love true crime - The easiest five stars I’ve given all year! I was sucked into this book from page one and I ended up reading it in two days! If you love true crime - this book is perfect for you.
Pippa decides to use the infamous murder case that took place in her town only five years ago for her senior project. While she always had a feeling that Sal couldn’t have murdered his girlfriend, Andie, and then killed himself like everyone thought he had, she couldn’t have known what digging for the truth would turn up. Everyone becomes a suspect. The case begins to consume Pip, and people are noticing. Pip knows she’s on to something when she starts receiving mysterious threats, but is this senior project worth it enough to risk her loved ones?
I’m a big consumer of true crime podcasts so this book was already right up my alley - but holy smokes I got just as invested in this as Pip did. If you’re ever wondering how random people become obsessed with cold cases and start making personal murder boards in their bedroom, this is how.
The narrative gets broken up with transcripts of Pip’s interviews and her notes regarding the case. This was such a fun way of making the reader feel a part of the murder investigation. We were interpreting every piece of evidence just like Pip was.
Something else I appreciated in this book was the attention to the case and Pip’s motivations. Yes, she has a life outside of this project. We see her hang out with friends and go on walks with her dog, but the main focus is the murder. Too often I see the main plot get side-tracked with a romance or side-quest, but this was the perfect blend. We focused on the case most of the time with slow burn builds of her relationships.
Finally, the twist was really good! It wasn’t out of nowhere and if you were paying attention to the notes you may be able to figure it out before Pip, but it was really well played.
The only qualm I have with the book is Pippa’s name. Like… what sort of name is that? I kept thinking of Peppa Pig when I saw someone call her Pippa instead of Pip (which is also an unusual name but at least doesn’t resemble a cartoon pig’s name). This obviously didn’t change my enjoyment of the book. It’s just one of my reading pet peeves when a character’s name is a little too weird for no good reason.
I recommend this book to any true crime lover, mystery fanatic, or human being with a pulse! ...more
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