gimmebooksjoanna's reviews
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Well, this book had me in a chokehold for most of yesterday 😮

I'd started it the day before NYE and fully intended on it being my last read of 2023 but because life, I'd only got 20% through. So then I spent my New Year's Day with Evie Porter (not her real name), the MC in this absolutely brilliant cat-and-mouse thriller!

I think this book is best approached with no real idea of what's going on - just dive in and enjoy a wild ride!

I can't say any of the characters are hugely likeable, but they're not exactly unlikeable either - but with how gripping the plot is, it just doesn't matter. Speaking of the plot, it's so incredibly well written. It's complicated but easy enough to follow. It does a great job of peeling back the layers and letting you into a little bit more of the story at just the right time.

So, the twist? Pleased to say, it made sense. I didn't see it coming but I can see how if I'd been paying closer attention I might have been able to work it out, if I'd wanted to. That's all we want isn't it? A twist that's not some distant cousins auntie on the other side of the family, 7 times removed 😂 I enjoyed the ending itself as well. It felt quite tongue in cheek and it made me chuckle 🤭

Anyway - fun and gripping. Highly recommend!

Whilst this is Elston's thriller debut, she has written lots of other books before, which I will definitely be picking up!

Thanks @netgalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for this review.

This was nuts and I loved it!