One-word review:  Creepy

Emojis: 🤔🫢😳

Rating: 4 🌟s

Comp Titles:

Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow

My Top-Five-style Review:

5. The inclusion of character sessions, a unique narrative device, was a brilliant move. It fuels the story and gives the reader a deep insight into the killer's mind and motivation, making you feel more connected to the plot.

4. The back story, complex and fascinating, though sometimes wordy, is a puzzle that keeps the reader intellectually stimulated. The balance of exposition to dialogue, while leaning heavily on the exposition side, is paramount in determining who the killer is.

3. I was not a fan of the real-world political commentary. However, I found the stereotyping by political parties fascinating, although it could be seen as misleading. The author's portrayal of political parties may not align with all readers' views, and this could be a potential drawback for some.

2. There are lots of twists and turns and excellent red herrings that keep you guessing, and I found them captivating and entertaining throughout the story.

1.That ending!!!! I can't say anything about it, but it was so creepy, and I loved that!