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.