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katie_liz's review against another edition
3.75
When She Was Me is a strong and unique debut by Marlee Bush.
While I found it a little slow to start, it quickly picked up pace, and once in the second half of the book I couldn’t put it down. The alternating timelines, and POV were so cleverly done, after a while I could tell which way was up. In the best possible way.
The narration of different characters was not easily discernible, but in the case of this story I thought it worked really well. I put my trust in the author, and while I was lost for much of the story, it came to a satisfying and shocking ending, with everything falling into place - the sign of a great thriller.
I’m hesitant to say more, as this is a great one to go into blind. Suffice it to say I’ll look forward to future publications from this author.
Thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for a copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed are my own.
While I found it a little slow to start, it quickly picked up pace, and once in the second half of the book I couldn’t put it down. The alternating timelines, and POV were so cleverly done, after a while I could tell which way was up. In the best possible way.
The narration of different characters was not easily discernible, but in the case of this story I thought it worked really well. I put my trust in the author, and while I was lost for much of the story, it came to a satisfying and shocking ending, with everything falling into place - the sign of a great thriller.
I’m hesitant to say more, as this is a great one to go into blind. Suffice it to say I’ll look forward to future publications from this author.
Thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for a copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed are my own.
ghostlyreader's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
When She was Me follows twin sisters Cassie and Lenora. A teenage girl goes missing near where they live and they have to try to figure out what exactly happened to her.
Personally this thriller just wasn’t really for me. I found parts to be confusing and it was a little slow. It wasn’t bad at all and it was actually pretty good for a debut author. It just wasn’t my favorite and I found myself getting distracted a lot while reading it. I would still consider trying out this author in the future.
When She was Me follows twin sisters Cassie and Lenora. A teenage girl goes missing near where they live and they have to try to figure out what exactly happened to her.
Personally this thriller just wasn’t really for me. I found parts to be confusing and it was a little slow. It wasn’t bad at all and it was actually pretty good for a debut author. It just wasn’t my favorite and I found myself getting distracted a lot while reading it. I would still consider trying out this author in the future.
lexaprose_'s review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
blueskyvibes1point0's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
** I received this book as an arc through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
Ever since that fateful night, twin sisters Cassie and Lenora have been inseparable, living as the only permanent residents of Cabin Two in a secluded Tennessee campground. Hidden away from prying eyes and intrusive questions, they manage to find solace and nearly forget the haunting events of their past. However, their fragile peace is shattered when a teenage girl from a neighboring cabin goes missing, dredging up old memories and suspicions. In the oppressive wilderness, Cassie and Lenora must confront their dark past and uncover the truth before it's too late, all while questioning how much the other knows.
Overall rating: 4.2/5
Ratings:
1. **Plot and Storytelling:** 4/5. I felt the plot of When She Was Me was well-planned, with a compelling storyline and an excellent twist. My only complaint is that it felt a bit too long; some of the filler could have been cut down.
2. **Characterization:** 3/5. The characters were interesting, defined by their flaws, which contributed greatly to the haunting aspects of the story. However, their growth was minimal and predictable, which was frustrating.
3. **Writing Style:** 4/5. I enjoyed Marlee Bush’s writing. Although the pacing was a little slow, the story was very well-told and well-plotted.
4. **Originality:** 5/5. This story felt very original, especially considering the twist and all the revelations that were made.
5. **Emotional Impact and Resolution:** 5/5. This book had me completely absorbed. It kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat, wrapping up with a satisfying conclusion.
If you enjoyed When She Was Me, you might like these books that offer similar themes of suspense, psychological twists, and deep character development such as Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn, or The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
lilblondiy03's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
tyreadsbooks_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.5
•When She Was Me by Marlee Bush•
★★★☆ 3.5/5 stars
Published May 7th!
• 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 :
•eerie, ominous vibes
•creepy cabin in the woods
•twin sisters with a dark past
•debut author
•unreliable narrators
•slow burn thrillers that keep you guessing
•jaw dropping twisty endings
•𝙨𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙨𝙞𝙨
Identical twin sisters Cassie & Lenora live in an isolated cabin deep in the woods. Running from a traumatic childhood, they rely only on each other, each the half of a whole.
Now the past is coming back to haunt them when a teenage girl visiting a nearby cabin goes missing. A nail-biting story of sisterhood, suspicion, and suspense. When She Was Me weaves together past and present seamlessly to create a twist you won't see coming.
•𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨
It was suspenseful, atmospheric & will keep you guessing until the very end!
The deep woods, isolated, creepy cabin was the perfect setting. The alternating POVs & timelines, although at times a bit confusing, made it a super fast read! I just had to figure out how everything connected. I enjoyed the writing style with its sense of foreboding & dread. It made you question everything & everyone! With a twist I didn’t see coming, tension was high making for a very strong & shocking conclusion.
I thought this was a great debut, & would absolutely read another book from Marlee Bush!
thanks to @netgalley, @dreamscape_media & @poisonedpenpress for the opportunity to read & listen to this ARC ◡̈
honeybeeznutz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cristinaaa's review against another edition
Not much to say besides it was so boring, the story wasn’t interesting enough to keep me engaged.