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When it comes to a psychological suspense novel, I find that it helps if I can relate to the targeted character. Not that it’s a total gamechanger. But if I can put myself in the main character’s shoes, I feel the suspense more.

Let me get the bad out of the way first. This is something I struggled with in this book. I had a very difficult time relating to the main character. In fact, she annoyed the you-know-what out of me for a good portion of it.

As a result, I spent quite a bit of time disliking her and not really caring what happened.

That being said, however, I have a feeling that other readers may have a very different perspective on Ginny. Women who experience childbirth and the months immediately following will definitely relate to her.

I hope that doesn’t give too much away. Not that you can’t find it in the blurb. Honestly, that’s a huge pet peeve of mine – stop giving away so much of the story in the promo info!!!

But I digress.

Through the first part of the book, Ginny is whiny and weak. I couldn’t get a feel for her. Cam (her husband) is a little more clear-cut. Until there is a (somewhat sneaky) reveal.

And it is at that moment that the momentum in the book changes. Everything that happens from then on shines a new light on the previous action.

The author takes the clever, and somewhat risky, chance of turning everything on its ear. Suddenly, the reader does not know who to trust, who is lying, and who is responsible for the major events in the book.

At that point, it seems much more like a psychological suspense novel. Everything moves faster and the second half of the book skims along at a quick pace.

Ginny even becomes more likable – or at least not as annoying. And I like how she draws strength even when she thinks she can’t. She is also smarter than she gives herself credit for.

A few subplots seem thrown in to be red herrings, but they don’t amount to much. And the biggest revelations toward the end are full of details. I just wish that the author had provided a few more clues along the way.

Regardless, if you can stick with Ginny through the first part, you will enjoy the second half of this psychological suspense novel immensely.

Also by this author, check out Just Married.

Author Bio

Kiersten Modglin is an Amazon top-30 bestselling author of award-winning psychological thrillers and a member of International Thriller Writers. Kiersten lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and their two Boston Terriers: Cedric and Georgie. She is best known for her unpredictable suspense and her readers have dubbed her ‘The Queen of Twists.’ A Netflix addict, Shonda Rhimes super-fan, psychology fanatic, and indoor enthusiast, Kiersten enjoys rainy days spent with her nose in a book.