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kimmis_bookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! For a debut novel, this was really really good! Absolutely loved this one, it was a slow burn (which I really enjoy personally) and I honestly wasn't expecting the twist at the end but the way it all tied together was
datewithathriller's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
sam_is_reading's review against another edition
DNF at 4%. I felt weird immediately upon starting: the pace is so slow and it gives off a weird vibe that I don’t really like. I could feel it was just setting up for being a psychological thriller between twins and it’s too off putting for my tastes.
Thank you to NetGalley, Marlee Bush, and Poisoned Pen Press for a review copy.
Thank you to NetGalley, Marlee Bush, and Poisoned Pen Press for a review copy.
grimdreadful's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a slow burn that I flew through. I really enjoyed it.
The story follows twin sisters, told from a POV of each sister. It also takes places in dual timelines (if you have been following my reviews, you know that I love multiple pov/timelines) This was done really well in my opinion. At times I thought I was confused but once I got to the ending it was a "OH " moment, and it all got wrapped up nicely.
I'm not going to say too much but what kept me from giving it a full 5 star rating was that I just wanted more on the twins. Throughout the story it felt like it was leading to something major and ultimately it didn't come to a full boil and I just felt a little unsatisfied.
The twist though!!!! did. not. see. that. coming.
Read this book if you enjoy: suspense, domestic thriller, isolation, wilderness, twin sisters, multiple pov, dual timelines, slow burn
Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press, netgalley and Marlee Bush for sharing a digital copy, as always opinions are my own.
The story follows twin sisters, told from a POV of each sister. It also takes places in dual timelines (if you have been following my reviews, you know that I love multiple pov/timelines) This was done really well in my opinion. At times I thought I was confused but once I got to the ending it was a "OH " moment, and it all got wrapped up nicely.
I'm not going to say too much but what kept me from giving it a full 5 star rating was that I just wanted more on the twins. Throughout the story it felt like it was leading to something major and ultimately it didn't come to a full boil and I just felt a little unsatisfied.
The twist though!!!! did. not. see. that. coming.
Read this book if you enjoy: suspense, domestic thriller, isolation, wilderness, twin sisters, multiple pov, dual timelines, slow burn
Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press, netgalley and Marlee Bush for sharing a digital copy, as always opinions are my own.
kelsbookzone1's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.75
Cassie and Lenora sisters and very much look alikes, set in a common scene, a cabin in the woods. However, not as common, is the great detail the author writes in setting the scene and did an excellent job in creating imagery. As a reader, I felt in the midst of the atmosphere.
There’s something sinister in the way the author writes the two sisters, depicting their every move and leaving you wondering who they really are. Each holds a secret, Lenora appears to have agoraphobia and anxiety. Even though I did enjoy this, at times the slow burn got so vague, it left me wanting more. It did get repetitive in places, specifically within the thoughts of the sisters but that could have been the drag of some of the slower pacing. Overall, I did enjoy this one, even though it was easy to call half way in. The author did an exceptional job in creating imagery. If you’re a fan of true crime podcasts, I would recommend picking this one up
Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen for access to an early release
Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen for access to an early release
bookish_boy_mom's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is more of a slow burn thriller and I would even say it leans a bit into the horror genre. There were definitely times when I was reading at night and got totally creeped out!
Cassie and Lenora are identical twins living in a cabin in the woods of a campground. They are living an isolated life trying to put “that night” from their past behind them. All is fine, or so it seems, until their landlord neighbor dies. A new owner comes in, a teenage girl is found dead, and things get creepy! Told from dual POV and timelines, this one will keep you guessing until the very end.
This was a good one! The character development was more full and detailed than you would usually expect in a thriller novel, which did slow down the pace of the book. This didn’t take away from MY enjoyment of the book, but if you are looking for a fast paced thriller from start to finish, this isn’t what you get here. The woodsy setting, among other things, made this one super eerie. Every character has you wondering if they really are who they say they are, and if they might be capable of murder. And the end… I don’t want to say too much, but it was a shocking conclusion for sure.
A really well done, thoughtful, twisty debut novel. I will definitely be keeping my eye out for future work by this author!
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 @𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺, @𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘴.
beckslovesbooks's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
debs_shelves's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
3.5
Solid debut and 3.5 stars.
We meet sisters, Cassie and Lenora, and I was definitely immediately interested in hearing their story. And boy did they have a story!
There were multiple POVs and timelines, and I will admit that sometimes on the audio (I had both audio and eARC), I was confused and wasn't sure who or what timeline it was in. I ended up reading more of the eARC because I found it easier to follow.
And that ending!
Will definitely look for more from this author.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Dreamscape Media for eARC and ALC in exchange for my honest review.
We meet sisters, Cassie and Lenora, and I was definitely immediately interested in hearing their story. And boy did they have a story!
There were multiple POVs and timelines, and I will admit that sometimes on the audio (I had both audio and eARC), I was confused and wasn't sure who or what timeline it was in. I ended up reading more of the eARC because I found it easier to follow.
And that ending!
Will definitely look for more from this author.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Dreamscape Media for eARC and ALC in exchange for my honest review.