The plot: Saturday night, Katelyn throws a party for her thirty-sixth birthday; Monday morning, she wakes up in the hospital unable to remember anything about the party, or what happened that night. And her husband, Toby, and her best friend, Leah, aren't talking. Katelyn suspects they're keeping secrets, maybe even lying to her. And when her memory starts to come back, she doesn't know who to trust or what to believe.
My thoughts: This is the first book by Nicole Trope that I've read, but it won't be my last. It reads fast. (I read it in a day.) And I liked the unease and slow build of suspense as Katelyn starts to piece together the truth about that night, as well as the flashback scenes with her and Leah growing up. Their relationship is complicated. Katelyn and her husband also have their struggles. It kept me guessing about who was lying and why. There was one small twist at the very end that I didn't think was necessary...in fact, I would have liked the book even more without it...but all in all I enjoyed this quiet psychological/domestic thriller. It's what I would label a fun summer popcorn read.
My rating: 3.5/5 stars.
Happy Reading!
Sometimes you just need a popcorn read. Im glad this was a good one!
ReplyDeleteThey're the kind of books I like to read in the summer--fast, fun and not requiring too much from me. ;D
DeleteThis sounds very intriguing! I'm curious about what happened!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fast read. I think you'd like it.
DeleteI am interested. What could have happened that Katelyn wakes up in the hospital with no memory of the party and her husband and best friend not telling her. I know what you mean about a twist at the end not being necessary. Often these novels are fine without the final twist that many authors these days feel they have to include.
ReplyDeleteI'm good with one or two twists, but these days authors seem to want to add in three or four. And it's just too much.
DeleteSounds interesting! I love when a book has a good hook (what happened at the party??) that keeps you turning the pages!
ReplyDeleteAnd this book definitely kept me turning the pages.
DeleteThe premise does sound good!
ReplyDeleteI liked the whole amnesia twist in this one.
DeleteSounds too tense for me, but I am very curious about what happened. It is available through Kindle Unlimited so maybe I will check it out.
ReplyDeleteIt's not too intense...more like a suspenseful mystery, if that makes sense.
DeleteIt sounds like a fun mystery even with the twist you could've done without.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's a really small thing at the very end...so it doesn't really detract from the rest of the book.
DeleteSounds mysterious! Amnesia plots can be fun.
ReplyDeleteThey really can. Probably why so many authors use it in their books. ;D
DeleteCouldn’t track this one but there is another one on Netgalley.
ReplyDeleteHope you get a chance to check it out.
DeleteI do love a fun fast paced read! Perfect for when you're super busy and need a distraction. Adding this to my TBR.
ReplyDeleteAnd this book reads fast which makes it a good one when you are super busy and don't have a lot of time to read.
DeleteIt's always nice to find a new author that you like.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite things. ;D
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