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A review by bridgefourbooks
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Thank you, Stacy Willingham, for making me believe in thrillers again!
Over the last five years, I've stopped reading thrillers. When I try, I'm always disappointed. The woman is always drunk, or the twists are so unbelievable that I can't help but roll my eyes.
However, this book made me remember what I love about thrillers: the constant guessing, the possibility of an unreliable narrator, the red herrings, and the intense emotions. I was hooked from the first page and essentially listened to this in one sitting.
The author's use of sleep was clever and believable and made for a uniquely creepy atmosphere.
I did guess one of the twists, but as to the actual whodunit, I was wrong until the end.
I highly recommend this one. I listened to the audio, and the narrator did a great job!
I caution readers to look up trigger warnings. This book contains child abduction, suicidal thoughts, and various thoughts and anxieties that mothers feel.