Mattia Goddard

It took me a bit to get into this one but about 100 pages in I couldn't put it down. Midway through the perspective shifts to the wife and it's a game changer. The ending is deeply, deeply satisfying on many levels. It was similar to The Wife Between Us. I'll be picking up their next book The Last Time I Saw You.

This book didn't move as quickly as I would've expected it to. About midway through I got hooked, but it took a while. I was eager to figure out what happened to our silent patient but when the denouement came, it felt rushed. Or maybe hard for me to get my head around. I'm not sure yet.
I don't know how I feel about the ending. I'll need to let this one marinate for a bit. But I'm definitely glad I read it. After further marination I definitely think the ending was strangely rushed and the pace was too slow.

I found myself caring about both women, Charlotte and Harriett. Both well drawn and likable- which is not often the case in books like these. I found the series of events fast moving and plausible. Overall this was a fun read and quick- I finished it in a day while home sick. Good ending too- well tied up- also not always the case with the domestic suspense genre.

I don't fully know how I feel about this book yet. I definitely enjoyed the characters, the story, the setting. The ending however has left me with some questions, or rather some loose ends I think. But overall, I enjoyed it. I read it quickly and I definitely wanted to know what was going on and what was happening to Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

This book was a knockout! What a way to finish the year. I loved it. I got caught up in a sport I knew nothing about and characters like none I'd ever encountered. Excellent story. I didn't want to put it down. 5 star read.

This book took me almost 2 weeks to read which that in itself is a bad sign. The middle dragged and I didn't care about any of the tenants and what was going on. It didn't even feel suspenseful. Not a fan.

This book wasn't much of a mystery. It was more just an opportunity for snarky internal monologuing. Not what I expected. Not suspenseful, characters unlikeable.

I love a story where a group of people are trapped on a paradise island. This book is short and quick. I read it in about 7 hours. Good ending but I've read enough of these books to know who the bad guy was. It was not, however, predictable. It was an enjoyable read.

This book is not at all what it seems. But in a good way. A very good way. Surprise after surprise. If you enjoy domestic thrillers add this one to your list. It is quick and thought provoking and will keep you guessing.

This story caused me anxiety as I read it. The mother's trauma was well written and well thought out. I loved hearing from the victim and the kidnapper. The varying POVs added depth to the story. I enjoyed this book and was pleased with the ending. I actually teared up on the very last page. That last page was an excellent finishing touch.

Read this one in two nights! So good! Great characters, fast moving plot.

This book was NOT what I expected!
Great story idea, unique concept. I actually dreamt about the details. I loved the ending. Still thinking about it this morning. Another great domestic thriller.

Another great installment of Daniel Friedman's retired octogenarian detective Buck Schatz. I love this character. His past recollections and his current troubles. I'll be getting book 3 shortly.

I really enjoyed this book. There was so much going on with these characters. They were all interesting and funny and neurotic in their own interesting and original ways. There was a definite moral gray area in this story that I've thought about over the years and some heartfelt realizations that these characters wrestled with. I enjoyed the unraveling of this family's chaos and secrets and silliness among the sadness.

I am surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I knew nothing about competitive gymnastics and it was fascinating to read. This was my first book by this author and I loved her narrative style and how she describes everything. It's unusual and compelling. I did not know where this mystery was going but I thoroughly enjoyed the ride and the outcome.

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book and how invested I became in the relationships that developed. I had to put the book down to live my life but I kept thinking about how the author was going to make such a huge leap to bridge a really large gap that she had created. Needless to say, she did, and did it beautifully. I felt teary at a few spots. Great story from a book I'd normally never pick up.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great characters, solid narrations, awesome ending!

I really enjoyed this domestic thriller. It had great characters, differing POV story telling -which I love and a fast moving plot. Plus a good amount of unexpected twists.

This book took me longer than normal to finish and I think that was because the heroine had an internal monologue that I found a bit irritating. Of course, all of that ended up getting explained but it wasn't the quick read I'm used to.

I love a good well written back story and this book delivers exactly that. Great tie up.

For lovers of domestic suspense, this is a great read. Lots of good twists. Satisfying ending.

Another good one. Ending tough but understandable.

I see a sequel is coming out and I came back to book one to read my review only to discover I didn't write one. Damn. I remember this book clearly, particularly how much the children stuck with me. And the ending. I'm thrilled to hear there's a sequel coming. I want to know what Harry finds in Africa.

I don't read much YA. I read this because my daughter had it on her shelf and I decided to read it because I like shifting narrators. It was super fast. Typical short sentences common in YA. My only handicap early on was keeping the characters straight. I enjoyed the unfolding of the characters' different plot lines and of course their lies that slowly catch up to them. Some endings were improbable- no spoiler but the Yale bit- and some were on trend- the athlete- but overall it was a fun read. Well worth my time.

great book. loved the slow easy storytelling. I felt like I really knew these characters and cared about them.