The GIRL: "I think I might be dead." She wakes up in a ditch by the side of the road, bruised and bloodied. And unable to remember who she is or how she got there. The police find her, and so does a man claiming to be her father. He says her name is Mary Boone. And he has photos of her, an old school ID, and her birth certificate. He must be telling the truth. So why does nothing about him feel familiar?
DREW: "Life really goes to shit when everyone thinks you killed your girlfriend." Drew's girlfriend, Lola, went missing five weeks ago, and everyone in their small Oregon town blames him, including the police. They keep trying to get him to confess. But Drew knows he didn't hurt her; he thinks someone may have taken her. And he's determined to do everything he can to find her.
My thoughts: What a fun summer thriller! Lally does a great job of building a sense of dread and unease as she alternates between Mary's and Drew's POV. Mary's fears grow as she notices inconsistencies in her father's story; and Drew's desperate search for Lola is equally compelling. These two characters are both believeable and easy to root for. The story itself has suspense and tension and a good twist at the end. I really liked it. 4.5/5 stars.
This sounds really intriguing! I love a good summer thriller. I'm adding this to my list. Great review, Lark! :D
ReplyDeleteI think you would really like this one, Ashley! :D
DeleteGreat review :)
ReplyDelete:D Thanks, Cindy! You're so kind.
DeleteThat sounds really good. Not being able to remember anything would be awful.
ReplyDeleteIt really would. Though there are a few days and moments here and there in my life I wouldn't mind forgetting. ;D
DeleteThis does sound like a fun thriller. To the wishlist it goes!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this one. It reads fast and kept me guessing how the two characters would connect up.
DeleteWow! Thriller does seem to be an apt description for this one.
ReplyDeleteThe suspense definitely makes you want to keep reading.
DeleteIt reminds me a little of Listen For the Lie where the whole town believes that the protagonist killed someone they were close to but they didn't do it. I like this kind of plot and Oregon a good setting
ReplyDeleteI really liked Listen for the Lie! That's a good read. :D
DeleteOh my goodness! The thought of someone taking advantage and impersonating your father gives me chills. Although, that might not be what's happening here...Very curious! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is chilling and Lally keeps you guessing just what the actual truth is.
DeleteThis sounds great! Now I"m dying to know how it all works out!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I missed this one on NG before publication date, when it's no longer available there. Sounds like a good thriller.
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