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September 7, 2021September 7, 2021

Never Saw Me Coming (Kurian)-Blog Tour-Thriller-Available Now

This has to be one of the most interesting books I have read in recent memory.

Not only did it have twists and turns, and a feeling of foreboding, but it has one of the most anti-heroine protagonists I’ve ever “met.”

It’s quite the strange feeling to know that a character really isn’t nice and is in fact a diagnosed psychopath bent on revenge…and still root for her.

That’s the genius of Chloe. We know from the beginning that she is no good as she tells us right off what her plans are. But then the plot continues, and things get more involved, you can’t help but root for her.

So weird.

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Anyway, that’s another remarkable aspect of this book. I mean, where else does a murder plot take second and third fiddle to the plight of a group of psychopaths?

I’m probably not doing a good job of talking this book up, but it’s difficult because I loved experiencing it on my own, without thinking about what other people thought. And I want others to have this experience.

That being said, there’s a lot that goes on that I can’t even begin to relate accurately because the plot is twisted. It’s part cat and mouse, part revenge, part college-life…and all of the parts work together to make one page-turner of a plot.

I thought that the interactions between Andre, Charles, and Chloe were intriguing because they all approached the issues from different perspectives and with varying amounts of fervor.

I also found Andre to be an interesting character. I don’t want to give anything away, but in some ways, I think he was possibly the most psychopathic of all. But I can’t say why. And I wish the author had done a little bit more with his character.

I did think there were a few missed moments, such as the Halloween party. The catalyst for the major twist came late in the story and felt very rushed. I would have loved a bit more detail and more hints about it earlier on. And I’m not quite sure about the end. It felt abrupt.

Regardless, the book still held me enthralled, and I would certainly recommend it. Just be prepared to root for someone who you probably should be rooting against.

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Vera Kurian is a psychologist and writer and a longtime resident of Washington DC. She has a doctorate in social psychology, specializing in intergroup relations, political ideology, and quantitative methods. She has studied fiction at Breadloaf, Sewanee, VONA, and attended juried workshops at LitCamp, Colgate, Juniper, and the Marlboro Summer Writing Intensive. She has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and was a semifinalist for the Mark Twain Royal Nonesuch Humor Writing Contest.

August 4, 2021October 12, 2021

Such a Good Wife (Nova Glass)-Blog Tour-Mystery Thriller-Available Now

I have read this author before, so I was predisposed to pick up this book, but I really wasn’t sure what to expect as I started reading. What I got was a cross between a family drama and a psych thriller with a little touch of mystery. It all worked together to make one page-turner of a read for most of the book.

With Mel, the author was successful in creating a character that many women could immediately sympathize with. I would venture to say that every mom, at one point or another, has lost their sense of self because they are so wrapped up in the rest of the family.

Mel was a well-developed character with motivations that made her sympathetic, even when she made choices that many women wouldn’t. It made for an interesting juxtaposition because I felt the reader could still disapprove of Mel’s actions while also relating to her. Strange, but effective.

The plot itself was thought out and detailed enough to keep a reader’s attention. There are a few twists, although not in the traditional sense that some people might expect, as well as some red herrings. I’m not sure if the author meant for them to be red herrings, though.

It seemed as if there was a point where the author gave up on subplots and decided to focus just on Mel and her situation. I was fine with that, but in retrospect, there was an awful lot of detail at the beginning that just seemed to be pushed away or ignored in the latter part of the book.

Other parts seemed to be used more as manipulation to move the plot rather than to be of great importance. For example, Mel’s son is on the spectrum. I thought the author did a good job of making him authentic – she either did her homework or has experience with people in the same situation.

But beyond him being a tenuous connection to another main character, there didn’t seem to be much purpose to him being written that way. I guess maybe to cement the fact that Mel had a lot of stress so that she was more sympathetic? The same could be said for Collin’s mother.

In fact, now that I think about it, there were quite a few moments that seemed as if they meant more in the plot but didn’t pan out at all. The writing group, the reaction of Liz at one of the fake book club meetings, the mother’s moment of lucidity …unless I missed it, those all went nowhere. Likewise, the blackmail aspect seemed shaky – especially when other connections were made.

I do have an issue with the blurb as well. As I have mentioned before, I rarely read the full blurbs of books and if I do it’s only once. I prefer to come into a book without knowing much about it so I can discover it on my own. In this case, the blurb gives away what is arguably the biggest plot point.

I’m glad I didn’t read it before because I would have had a different perspective on the story, and I don’t think I would have enjoyed it as much. I think there has to be a way to generate interest in the story without giving away the farm.

The opening chapter sets up a major plot point – but the blurb gives that away. So, if you’ve read the blurb, there is no mystery. At least until after it occurs and things start to happen to Mel. And because the surprise was ruined, the big reveal toward the end sort of fell flat for me.

Anyway, I guess it’s a teeny gripe, but I’m sure glad that I read the book without having read the blurb. Ultimately, this was a story about the lengths a woman may go to so she can feel whole, but also what she would do to protect her family. It’s an ongoing, inner battle that readers will probably be able to relate to, and the book is a good read because of it.

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Seraphina Nova Glass is a professor and playwright-in-residence at the University of Texas, Arlington, where she teaches film studies and playwriting. She holds an MFA in playwriting from Smith College, and she’s also a screenwriter and award-winning playwright. Seraphina has traveled the world using theatre and film as a teaching tool, living in South Africa, Guam and Kenya as a volunteer teacher, AIDS relief worker, and documentary filmmaker.

July 10, 2021July 9, 2021

The Beach House (Jones)-Blog Tour-Thriller-Available Now

This is by far one of the most “thinking-person” thrillers that I have read in a long time.

From the opening paragraphs to the thrilling ending, the author delivers a page-turning, thought-provoking, claustrophobic story. I couldn’t put it down – and pretty much ignored everything else I was supposed to be doing in favor of reading this book.

There’s a lot of good stuff here, but (as always) I don’t want to give details away, so I’m going to try to be as vague but specific as possible. Good luck to me.

One of the things that stood out to me while reading this was that the author did a phenomenal job of conveying the fear that Grace was feeling. At any given moment, I could have jumped at a sudden noise, as I became involved in Grace’s caution about her surroundings.

That feeling built slowly, even as it started from the very first scene – who was responsible for the “gift” that Grace found in her kitchen? Was it tied to her past (that she has worked extra-hard to hide) or was it a fluke? Or something in the middle?

I loved how the author wrote Grace. She was complex by necessity, but it was as if there were two different characters – and Grace referred to her old self as if she was a completely different person.

I suppose in retrospect, there’s a little bit of truth there. People constantly reinvent themselves and often feel like they’ve lived several lifetimes. But Grace is something more. She’s tried to bury the past and create an entirely new persona – almost like a self-imposed witness-protection program. Her character was deep and fascinating.

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Towards the beginning, Grace refers to how people were always part of the little plays she made up in her mind. That could not be more true for the other characters. I constantly felt like everyone else existed to be a part of Grace’s story. As such, we didn’t get much depth to them – but it wasn’t needed. They played their parts.

I also liked how the past event was trickled out over the course of the book. There were no abrupt changes of time or flashbacks. The re-telling of Grace’s past occurs naturally as Grace thinks about it in the present.

I know that sounds a little convoluted, but it allowed the reader to truly have an insight to Grace’s frame of mind, because every part of the story (past and present) was from her, with her feelings and opinions coloring the memories and events.

It was effective and ultimately what kept me involved. I liked that I had to think like Grace to be able to continue reading. It helped that the author has a gift for painting full pictures with her descriptions of people and places (from Grace’s observations, of course). They were fully evocative and encompassing.

Of course, there are big revelations and some excellent plot points (that I will NOT be giving away). But by the time you get to them, you’ll be as on edge as Grace was – so be warned.

Aside from a few ill-chosen references that had no place in the story, I thought this was extremely well-done, and quite a good thriller. If you get spooked easily, you may want to read this one with the lights on. Grace’s fear will do that to you.

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Beverley Jones, also known as B E Jones, is a former journalist and police press officer, now a novelist and general book obsessive. Bev was born in a small village in the South Wales valleys, north of Cardiff. She started her journalism career with Trinity Mirror newspapers, writing stories for The Rhondda Leader and The Western Mail, before becoming a broadcast journalist with BBC Wales Today TV news, based in Cardiff. She has worked on all aspects of crime reporting (as well as community news and features) producing stories and content for newspapers and live TV.

Most recently Bev worked as a press officer for South Wales Police, dealing with the media and participating in criminal investigations, security operations and emergency planning.

Perhaps unsurprisingly she channels these experiences of ‘true crime,’ and her insight into the murkier side of human nature, into her dark, psychological thrillers set in and around South Wales.

Her latest novels, Where She Went, Halfway and Wilderness, are published by Little Brown under the name BE Jones. Wilderness has recently been optioned for a six part TV adaptation by Firebird Pictures. Her seventh novel, The Beach House, is due for release in June 2021 under the name Beverley Jones. Chat with her on Goodreads.co.uk under B E Jones or Beverley Jones and on Twitter and Instagram @bevjoneswriting Bev is represented by The Ampersand Agency.

May 29, 2021May 29, 2021

The Vacation (Chouinard)-BoT-Suspense Thriller-Available Now

The author had me from “Jamaican holiday” but kept me for a thrilling story that kept me guessing right up to the very end.

I love this author’s writing style. It’s easy to read with just enough detail to make things interesting without lots of exposition.

In other words, her books are full of “doing” and not just “telling.”

There are also great layers to the stories, with overlapping motivations, ulterior goals, and a lot going on – but it’s never confusing. This is just a great story with interesting characters told in a forthright manner.

The plot is carried from the points of view of three women, Rose, Bree, and Anabelle, as they plan and embark on a tropical vacation with their families. There are also chapters entitled “now” interspersed throughout.

Without giving the plot away, everything hinges on one event, with the ladies’ perspective occurring prior and the “now” chapters occurring in the “present” time. Everything moves seamlessly between the chapters, and nothing is ever jarring as it switches. In the latter part, some backstory is filled in via “news articles.” That was effective.

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I almost instantly empathized with Rose. It seems that sometimes “overprotective moms” get a bad rap, but mom instincts cannot be denied. I liked her even more as her backstory came out (more on that in a second).

Annabelle was less clear to me. I thought out of all of the women, she was the least fleshed out. Bree was more so, but still not as clear as Rose. It also took me a few chapters to fully grasp how all three couples were connected.

Once the connections were made, however, it was interesting to watch the dynamics. The author did a great job of dropping hints throughout. Some of them were such that they only became clear when later revelations occurred.

As I mentioned earlier, the plot kept me guessing. There were a few red herrings thrown in that were natural – not just there to distract but made perfect sense in the context of the story. And the climax was not what I thought at all. I didn’t guess that part accurately.

I also liked how just when you thought the book was over, there was one more chapter…and then one more…and then one more. It was a great way to wrap up the book even after the main thrust of the story was complete.

And a word about Rose’s background. Being a Bay Area girl myself. I have many fond memories of days spent at Children’s Fairyland and Lake Merritt. So, that part of Rose’s history made me able to relate to her – not through her actions, but as I could see the location in my mind.

There’s also a mention of the Polly Klaas foundation. I was in college by then, but both Michaela Garecht and Polly Klaas were high profile missing children cases when I was a teenager. Even though it wasn’t a pivotal part of the story (for the most part) it still made it feel personal to me because I remember the times.

Even if you don’t have that frame of reference, this is an excellent book that will lull you in with an idyllic tropical vacation before pulling the rug out from underneath you. Great beach read.

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M.M. Chouinard writes crime fiction (including suspense, procedurals, and cozies), and women’s fiction. M.M. Chouinard’s first fiction story was published in her local paper when she was eight, and she fell in love with Agatha Christie novels not long after. While pursuing a Ph.D in psychology and helping to found the first U.S. research university of the new millenium, the stories kept rattling around inside her skull, demanding to come out. For sanity’s sake, she released them.

May 18, 2021May 19, 2021

You Will Remember Me (McKinnon)-Blog Tour-Thriller-Coming Soon

Holy crap.

There’s no other way to voice my reaction to this book other than with a lot more words that would probably have my blog shut down.

This book was that much of a mind twist (insert other word here).

What initially seemed like a simple misper story with a few twists quickly evolved (devolved) into a story of jealousy, lies, misconceptions, and just about every other synonym for deceit you can think of.

I really liked how the author lulled the reader in with a simplistic story. There was enough of a hook in the beginning to get me invested and trying to figure out who was who – and if people really were who they said they were.

I thought that Lily was an interesting character. I had a different picture of her in my head than how other characters described her. I’m not sure if that’s due to her backstory or what. But she changed the most in my eyes over the course of the story.

Maya, on the other hand. Wow, what a character she was, and not necessarily in a good way. I don’t want to give anything away, but I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say that she takes part in one of the most twisted plot threads I’ve read in recent memory.

And I’m not going to say what that is or what her part in it is.

I did guess some of what was going on early in the novel. But I had no idea the depths to which the author would go to get to the shocking ending.

And make no mistake, if you think you know how it’s going to finish, I can assure you that you most certainly do not.

I’ve read quite a few good books this year, but I can’t remember one that had me reading it as it was written. I read slowly at first, but as the action picked up, I read faster. By the middle of the book, I was turning pages and couldn’t read fast enough to find out what happened next.

I wouldn’t say it was a gradual type of story. It was more like a roller coaster where you slowly climb to the top of a big hill before racing down through twists and turns at breakneck speed before you’re jerked to a stop at the end.

Yeah, that pretty much sums it up.

Don’t miss this one.

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Hannah Mary McKinnon was born in the UK, grew up in Switzerland and moved to Canada in 2010. After a successful career in recruitment, she quit the corporate world in favor of writing, and is now the author of The Neighbors, Her Secret Son, and Sister Dear. She lives in Oakville, Ontario, with her husband and three sons, and is delighted by her twenty-second commute.

May 17, 2021May 16, 2021

The Nurse (Corrigan)-Blog Tour-Thriller-Available Now

Sometimes a book takes a long time to get going, for the real story to kick in, before moving smoothly into a compelling narrative.

This is one of those books.

I will freely admit that I struggled for the first part of this book. I picked it up and put it down numerous times. I’m not sure if it was my frame of mind or if I was having a problem grasping the way the author was laying out the story.

However, I am extremely glad that I stuck with it, because once I figured out the author’s plotting and why the story was being told that way it was, I was sucked in and finished the rest in one sitting.

I honestly couldn’t put it down at that point.

I discovered it was a great way to tell the story. By having an author interview Rose to get her version of the events that precipitated the main event, the reader was able to get a deeper insight into Rose’s mind.

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As I have mentioned in the past, I like to take notes while I read – sometimes it’s just something that strikes me, and sometimes it’s for writing my reviews later.

In this case, it was a little of both. But as I was reviewing them, I noticed that one stood out.

“Everybody knows something, but nobody is saying anything.”

This happened so many times as Theo tried to unravel the threads that made up the narrative. And characters kept passing the buck to other characters, saying that “it was so-and-so’s story to tell,” and “ask so-and-so.”

It kept both Theo and the reader off-balance.

I did think that there were a couple of loose ends. There was something hinted at with Ed and Daniel that never came to fruition – or maybe I missed it. Likewise, with Rose and Cathy. I don’t want to give anything away, but it seemed like the author was hinting that those relationships might have been “more.”

There were also a few characters that seemed to be thrown in just move the plot and then easily disappeared. Again, not to give spoilers, but I thought a few of the people Rose came in contact with when she was younger would have played a bigger part in the whole story.

I did also guess a few of the “twists.” As I have mentioned before, I like to think about what the craziest possibility could be and then see if I matched the author. A few times I right this time.

But there were a couple of others that I didn’t get, and they were truly good twists. Right up until the very last pages.

So, if you pick this one up and have a tough time in the beginning, stick with it. It takes a while to get into the groove, but once it does, it is one heck of story filled with deceit, innocence stolen, and revenge.

Who could ask for anything more?

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Julie-Ann Corrigan was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She studied in London, completing a BA (Hons) Humanities degree, majoring in Modern History and English Literature. Travelling in Europe for several years, she taught in both Greece and Spain – countries and cultures she found fascinating. On return to the UK she gained a BSc (Physiotherapy), becoming a Chartered Physiotherapist. She lives in Berkshire with her family. Website: http://jacorrigan.com/

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021

The Vatican Secret-Books On Tour (Review)- Action Thriller-Available Now

I really enjoyed the first book (The Vatican Conspiracy) and was looking forward to this one.

I was not disappointed. In fact, I think this one was even better than the first.

I liked how the author jumped right into the action. It felt more like a continuation of the previous book rather than the same characters in a different plot.

That continuity allowed for a direct start. The first chapter sets the groundwork for all the events to come. There’s no need to have long, drawn out descriptions or tedious backstory.

If you read the first book, you pretty much know the players and why things are happening.

Now, that’s not to say that you can’t read this as a standalone as well. Because I know someone who read this one without having read the first one.

She really enjoyed this (said it reminded her of Dan Brown, but better) and didn’t feel lost at all. The only thing she mentioned was that she could tell that previous incidents had occurred by the way the characters referenced them. But that didn’t take away or distract from the plot at hand.

And what a plot it is. Once again, the Vatican is at the center of a global power move by internal and external forces.

That’s not a spoiler. It’s essentially in the title.

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I continue to be intrigued by Marco. To me, he is both a conundrum and a Renaissance Man, a little bit good at a lot of things and a lot good at other things. That makes for interesting reading because I’m never quite sure how he will react to a situation.

I don’t want to give any plot points away, but it is a quintessential thriller with secrets, betrayals, and lots of page-turning action.

As I mentioned, I think this could be read alone, but you will definitely enjoy it more if you read the first book in the series. You’ll have a better feeling for Marco, and you’ll understand the motivations of the characters that carry into this book.

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Peter Hogenkamp was born in upstate New York and attended the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. (Go Crusaders!) He graduated in 1986 and was exiled to Europe for three years by his premedical adviser, for which he will be grateful the rest of his days. Spending the next three years – supposedly – teaching chemistry and algebra in Salzburg, Austria, he traveled extensively, drank a lot of beer and made many a lifelong friend. In his travels, he found dozens of great places for scenes in a thriller: castles perched on cliffs; monasteries tucked away in alpine valleys; villages built above rocky coastlines; cities soaked in history. When he isn’t writing or hiking with his strong-willed Cairn Terrier, Hermione, Peter practices medicine with his lovely wife, Lisa (who does most of the heavy lifting), hosts Your Health Matters, which airs on cable television, streams on YouTube and sounds off on podcast, and tends to the needs of his four children.

April 16, 2021April 14, 2021

Just Get Home-Blog Tour (Review)-Thriller-Available Now

To clarify from the beginning:

If you’re looking for a thriller about the aftermath of an earthquake, filled with excitement and suspense and action, you will get that only in small doses from this book.

If you’re looking for a thriller that is a character study of how people deal with tragedy and how it affects their behavior, you’ll get much more of that.

Really, I thought this would be more about the former, but ended up being much more focused on the latter.

I have mixed feelings about all of it.

It really was an excellent analysis of how quickly society could deteriorate in the face of a major catastrophe. I felt that several of the incidents were accurately portrayed and would probably recur across the landscape of the affected area.

These descriptions were brutally detailed. I think the author wrote them in such a way to really emphasize the desperation and barbaric behavior. When civil society disappears in an instant, what happens and who survives?

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With that being said, I felt that some points were belabored a bit too much and took me away from the humanity aspect of all of it.

For example, I understand why the author wrote the characters of Beegie and Dessa with the backgrounds each had. They had pasts, secrets that they would never tell anyone in a “normal” situation.

But it’s possible that they both recognized that in each other even without actually acknowledging it.

However, there are certainly some uncomfortable parts of the book. And I’m not sure if they contributed to the overall story or were included to make socially aware observations.

Also be warned, there are a number of potentially triggering topics that are addressed in this book, including (but not limited to) sexual assault, infidelity, and racial bias. It’s a lot to take in, especially considering the harrowing post-catastrophe setting.

Honestly, I felt a little beat up myself when I finished reading this. I was emotionally drained. That’s not to say that I didn’t like the book – I thought it was fine. But at times I felt like it was all “too much.”

I would still recommend it. Just know that you’re not getting a simple post-apocalyptic action thriller – you’re getting a searing look at human nature as well.

As the blurb says, “A propulsive page-turner grounded by unforgettable characters and a deep emotional core, JUST GET HOME will strike a chord with mainstream thriller readers for its legitimately heart-pounding action scenes, and with book club audiences looking for weighty, challenging content.”

For once, that’s totally accurate.

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Originally from Colorado, Bridget Foley attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television. She worked as an actor and screenwriter before becoming a novelist. She now lives a fiercely creative life with her family in Boise, Idaho.

April 13, 2021June 7, 2021

The Silent Girl-Books On Tour (Review)-Mystery Thriller-Available Now

I thought the description of this book was intriguing and it has one of the best catch lines of any I’ve read recently.

It also ended up being totally unlike any book I have read in recent memory.

Part mystery, part mysticism, part crime equals totally enthralling.

Right from the beginning, the author puts the reader into the frame of mind of the heroine, Sophie. She has no memory of her past, and the reader discovers it with her as things slowly start to come back to her.

I thought this was extremely effective. If there had been hints that the reader knew but Sophie didn’t, I don’t think that it would have been nearly as interesting. It put Sophie and the reader on equal footing and made her more relatable.

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I liked the mysticism that went along with the “haunted house.” It contributed to Sophie’s spotty memory: were there visions of the former owner or real people who showed up? Was Sophie being guided or was it simpler than that?

I also liked how she and Nathaniel related to each other. And the whole dynamic with the people involved with both of them was real and made sense.

There is a lot of imagery (some mystical) in this book at well, which I really enjoyed. The author certainly did the necessary homework to make it believable and not “out there.”

About two-thirds through, things started to crystallize and what had happened to Sophie became clear. I thought this was also well-done. I don’t want to give anything away, because (as I mentioned at the outset) the reader really does get to take the journey along with her.

To say anymore will probably reveal spoilers. Suffice to say that this is a good mystery with current topics and a compelling narrative that had me reading late into the night to reach the resolution.

Thoroughly satisfying and highly recommended.

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Kelly Heard is a novelist from Afton, Virginia. She published poetry in literary magazines before signing her debut novel, Before You Go, with Bookouture.

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April 5, 2021April 6, 2021

Just My Luck-Blog Tour (Review)-Thriller-Available Now

I have to say that this was an odd read for me. I felt like it wanted to be a psych thriller but also a thriller…but also a family drama. It definitely kept me hooked, but I’m not sure it was for the right reasons.

To begin with, I really didn’t like any of the characters, except for Lexi (more on her in a minute). After finishing the book, I totally understand why the author wrote them all the way she did (especially Jake) but in the midst of reading, they all pretty much came across as unlikeable.

I suppose that could be chalked up to the overall theme that “money corrupts.” It certainly seemed as if Emily and Jake got more carried away than Logan and Lexi did. That could absolutely be because teenage boys need a lot less to be happy than teenage girls? I don’t know.

But the frimily (as Lexi called them) also didn’t seem to be likeable, almost to the point where I kept wondering how they had all remained friends for so long even before they fell out.

The story is primarily Lexi’s although we do get a few chapters here and there from Emily’s point of view. As such, we are supposed to (I think) feel sorry for Lexi as she stands to be the voice of reason when the rest of the family goes a little off the rails.

I have to agree with one of the other characters, though, that there were times where she came across as sanctimonious. Maybe that was (again) because the others lost their marbles a bit.

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About half-way through, the action began to pick up, with the planning of an event and lots of fall out from it. I started to feel like there was too much going on. It might have just been my frame of mind when I was reading, which was entirely possible.

It seemed that everything started to go a little gonzo and not all of the choices seemed rational to me. Again, could just be illustrative of money giving people bad judgment. There was definitely a lot of that.

Characters like Colleen and Toma had interesting roles in the bigger picture, but they kind of faded and came back into focus. There were some moments near the end where I thought one of them was going to have a much bigger part in the whole story…but they didn’t.

There were also a few things that seemed to come out of nowhere as issues were revealed and resolved. And the last couple of chapters felt hurried to me, especially with the information that they contained.

The last chapter actually raised more questions for me than answering anything. It did make me re-evaluate what I thought I understood from earlier in the story, and I even went back to read a few sections to see if I could have caught what the author was plotting.

I would recommend this book, but hold on to your hat because it really goes a bunch of different directions leading to the climax.

Author Bio:

Adele Parks is the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of twenty novels, including Lies Lies Lies and Just My Luck, as well as I Invited Her In. Just My Luck is currently in development to be made into a movie. Her novels have sold 4 million copies in the UK alone, and her work has also been translated into thirty-one languages.