Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Author : Loreth Anne White
Release date : 2022
Genre : Thriller ; Mystery ; Crime
Number of pages : 332 pages
TW : Mental illness ; murder ; violence ; stalker
ꕥ Synopsis :
Secrets worth dying―and killing―for, in a novel of suspense inspired by a horrific true crime. When the battered body of a female jogger is found beneath the cliffs of an idyllic coastal community, these perfect neighbors suddenly don’t seem so perfect… As the lives of three women become inexorably entwined, one thing is clear: when it comes to survival, ordinary people can do the most terrible things.
ꕥ Review :
Let’s dive into a community where all the characters know each other and hide things. Until the day when their secrets gradually explode, echoing the recent discovery of a body on the beach. The story unfolds amidst madness, murderous impulses, adultery, a dark hidden and buried past… But at what cost ?
I found the thriller subgenre I prefer by reading this book ! It ranks among the best in its category that I’ve ever read. The writing is smooth, easy to follow, even when I read it in English (being french). I devoured it, so eager to unravel the final twist of the story ! From the beginning to the end, I couldn’t figure out who the culprit(s) was. Every time I formed a hypothesis, it collapsed; each innocent turned guilty, and every guilty party could be exonerated. Enough to make your head spin.
Indeed, all the characters are suspicious; you’ll end up suspecting each and every one of them, yes, I said EVERYONE ! It’s an investigation unfolding within the confines of an American residence: affluent, peaceful, and usually quiet. But each resident will have a role to play in the murder of a jogger, a mother. They all hold a piece of the puzzle that unveils secrets dating back not just to this recent case…
The narrative is in the form of a multiple point of view, a style that resonates with me. I find it more immersive into the depth of the characters. They are sometimes as endearing as they are detestable. I found myself expressing my opinions and scolding them out loud when they made an inappropriate choice 😅. If I had to summarize the writing and characters in one word, it would be: immersive. I really felt like a little mouse, both behind the scenes of a police investigation and lodged in the homes of the suspects.
I find no weaknesses or criticisms to make about this book; everything was perfect. I was engaged, led astray, and surprised by the multiple twists in the story. If you’re a fan of American mystery thrillers where all the secrets are interconnected, this book is made for you !
ꕥ Conclusion :
Writing : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scenario : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Characters : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Suspens : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Addiction : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Emotions : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Smut : no spice
So, are you tempted ? 😉 Tell me in the comments !
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