A review by ajnel
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Adam and Amelia Wright are a couple whose marriage is on the rocks. In a last ditch effort to save their relationship, they embark on a weekend getaway to a secluded Scottish chapel. However, the weekend which Amelia hoped would reignite the spark, soon takes a dark turn as secrets and resentments boils to the surface, and they find themselves trapped in a game of deception and danger.  The first two acts links into a slow-burn non-linear juxtaposition between ten wedding anniversaries and strange events playing out in the chapel.  The third act is a bit more of medium-paced mega reveal, which justifies the prolonged slow-burn. Definitely worth reading.