Nicole Young

0 Stars= I did not finish

DNF @ 30%

TRIGGER WARNING: KIDNAPPING, TORTURE, CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (OFF PAGE), PAST TRAUMA, MURDER

Trope: Age gap (18 years), Virginal HeroinePOV: Multiple, Third Person Series/Standalone: StandalonePart of an interconnected series: YesFirst in interconnected series: YesSafe or Dark: Dark (See trigger warning above)

I was excited when I found this free on Amazon and wanted to like this book so bad, but at last it just wasn't for me, and because I had to force myself to finish the previous book I read, I just didn't' have the strength to push through this one.

The premise was an interesting one, but sadly, the execution was poor. The pace was too slow for me. This is more of a suspenseful motorcycle club book with a little romance sprinkled in than a romance novel. It focuses more on the club's activities than Gabriella and Iceman's actual relationship. The dialogue between the two seemed forced, and the chemistry just wasn't there.

Things were just too unrealistic and, at times, seemed over the top. I did read one of the sex scenes, and it was awkward and uncomfortable. I also skipped ahead to the ending and found it to be weird. I don't know; it was just...why end a book like that?

While this book can be read as a standalone and we get a complete story out of it, the ending does somewhat set it up for the next book in the series.

Maybe my mindset going into the book wasn't the best, and that's why I didn't enjoy it. Plenty of other people seemed to have loved it, and I am happy for them.

First and foremost, I would like to thank Mr. Souza and Booksirens for giving me the opportunity to read and review an ARC of this book.


This is my voluntary, unbiased, and honest review.

TRIGGER WARNING: INFIDELITY

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3 Stars= It was an enjoyable read.

This book was a fun read. The first 50% was enjoyable, but once the big twist (which happened in a matter of two pages) was revealed, the last 50% of the story fell flat and was fairly predictable.

Once the twist was shared with us, things just happened too quickly. The main character seemed to figure things out almost instantly, and there was very little buildup to her trying to piece together the tragic event that had happened to her and who had caused it. She somehow figured out the who, when, where, why, and how when she had very little information to go on.

Things quickly became over the top and almost unbelievable as well. While in the beginning a few things here and there seemed far-fetched, such as a housekeeper knowing how to draw blood and having the medical kit to do so readily available (which should have been a major red flag), they were doable.

The conclusion to the story was also too neat. The main character formulated this plan to set her life straight and pulled it off flawlessly and without any hiccups. The problem was solved with very little action. The solution was given to us in the form of a present wrapped in a neat little bow.

The story also didn't share anything about what happened to the main character after the situation got sorted out. It was just like this, this, and this happened to her, and life went on.

Overall, while the story was enjoyable and entertaining, it could have used a bit more substance. More buildup and suspense could have been added in certain places. But what we got wasn't too bad either.

I will be checking out other books by this author in the future.

Book/Story: ⭐️
Book Cover: ⭐️.5

TRIGGER WARNING: MENTAL HEALTH (PTSD), MILITARY COMBAT (flashback), DEATH OF SPOUSE

Trope(s): Age-gap (19 years)Dad's best friendForced proximityForbidden relationship Surprise pregnancyVirgin FMCSpice:

DID NOT FINISH — I will not rate a book that I shelf as “did not finish.” I don't believe it's fair to put a rating on books I didn't read from beginning to end.


DNF on page 215

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A book that I loved, an absolute must read, and now a favorite of mine. It's a book that will live on my shelves forever and I would re-read in the future. I would pick up anything else by this author without question. This book is now one of my all-time favorites,

I don't even know what to say about this book except that I couldn't put it down. I didn't want it to end but I just had to find out what happened.

The only downside to me was how much the story hopped around. I would have like to have it unfold in a more solid linear fashion.

It's a story that put me through a lot of emotions. Although it's a work of fiction it made me think that things like this go on inside organizations religious and otherwise. At times it got me thinking about how strong my own faith was.

It touches on secrets, miscommunication, loneliness, sorrow, temptation, hopelessness, disgust, and other difficult human emotions and parts of life.

A sad but moving journey.

DNF: Page 97


I normally don't find it fair to review books that I DNF but for this particular book I just couldn't help myself.

I was so excited to read this book and had such high hopes.
I have followed the trial of Aaron Hernandez since the day he got arrested because I'm a huge sports fan. I have read and watched numerous accounts of his life and crimes. I picked up this particular book to get a different insight on everything and hopefully learn something new.
I didn't learn a single thing. This is all just the recycled information you can find anywhere else.

It is so poorly written and the amount of grammatical errors throughout the book are surprising. It is nothing more than a biased account of who Hernandez was and why he couldn't have possibly been guilty (Although, I do believe he was innocent of the double homicide in Boston). Baez does nothing but toot his own horn about how amazing of a lawyer he is and how he could have done a much better job with this investigation than authorities did.

If you are thinking about picking up this book. Don't. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time.

3.5 Stars

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3 Stars= It was an enjoyable read

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4 Stars= It was a very good read. I might read it again.

TRIGGER WARNING: ALCOHOLISM, INFIDELITY This was my first book by Paula Hawkins, and good golly, Miss Molly, I enjoyed every second of it!The whole plot was full of twists and turns. In fact, it had so many twists and turns that I was going to get car sick, or should I say train sick? You see what I did there? takes a bowI loved almost all of the characters. They all stood out in their own way. The only character I didn't like was Anna. That girl needs Jesus. She even stated her desire to be a MISTRESS! She liked being the other woman! Anna enjoyed all the lying and sneaking around with a married man. She was so annoying when she talked about how her marriage was so wonderful and her life was perfect. Girlie, your hubby cheated on his last wife with you. What makes you think he won't turn around and do the same thing to you!? Honey, get right and go with God. Sheesh.I'm giving this four stars because I figured out the “who done it” about halfway into the story. although that doesn't make it any less exciting. There is so much to unpack towards the end of this book. You will need at least three suitcases to carry all the baggage.This was sitting in my TBR pile for ages, and I'm so glad I finally picked it up because it was a fun one!

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4 Stars = It was a very good read. Might read it again.

0 peppers = No spice

This book was a fun read. It was a different twist on the typical serial killer mystery/thriller. The characters were nicely written and you definitely knew who you should and shouldn't like.

Everything happened very quickly at the ending of the book but I feel like that was alright since the story leading up to it was a very engaging one.

I would have given this book five stars but I figured out the twist about halfway through. It is not super predictable but I feel like a lot of readers will catch onto it.

This was written in 1993 (when I was 4 years-old) and it was fun to see people talk about pay phones and landlines.

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Not a book for me and not one I would recommend. It didn't hold my interest, and probably felt more of a chore to get through. Not completely terrible, but I didn't have a good experience. This book was an enjoyable read, but there are several things I wish were done differently.

2.5 Stars

I found this book to be a very slow burn At some points is would just drag on and lose my interest. This was more of a family
drama story than a murder thriller story. I had to push my was through and it did finally get good around the last 50 pages or even less. The story has so much potential and just fell flat.

This was the first book I've read by this author and it will not discourage me from reading others by her.

DNF: 36%

* The writing was lackluster
* The MFC seemed childish and immature
* Many of the scenarios were unbelievable and OTT
* What I believe was supposed to be the big plot twist was very predictable

The Michael Jordan and Tom Brady of murder mystery writers has done it again folks! The GOAT Ms. Agatha Christie has yet written another novel that will stand the test of time.

This is the first book in the long ongoing saga of Detective Hercule Poirot and it was a fun one. We are introduced to him through his acquaintance Arthur Hastings, whom is telling us the story in first person.

It took me a little to get into the flow on the first person POV because all of the other Christie books I have read were told by a third person narrator and we saw much more of Poirot and gained more insight on his thought process. But as this was an introduced I understand why we were only shown a glimpse of him.

At one point in the book I was a bit let down because I felt like the “who done it” was too predictable and that the killer was revealed too soon. But boy was I wrong because Christie dropped a twist in there that I never saw coming! But wait! There's more! Because she saved the absolute best bombshell for last! My mind was blown more than once while reading this!

I will never doubt Ms. Christie again and she will continue to forever be one of my favorites. As will the quirky but loveable Hercule Poirot.

TWO THUMBS UP!

Book/Story :⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book Cover: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL ASSAULT, ABUSE (off page), INFIDELITY (off page), MISCARRIAGE (discussion)

Trope(s): Age-gap (14 years) Marriage of convenience Virgin FMCSpice:

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2 Stars= It was an okay read.

0 Stars= I did not finish

DNF @ 22%

POV: Singular, First PersonSeries/Standalone: StandalonePart of an interconnected series: YesFirst in interconnected series: YesSafe or Dark: Safe

I snagged this for free on Kindle.

I made it to chapter 12 before throwing in the towel. I just couldn't get into the story. All the characters just seemed one-dimensional and boring. Ricki was supposed to be a strong, badass, bar-owning woman, but she had the most vanilla vocabulary ever. I loved her confidence, though. According to her, she was a “cold-hearted WITCH”. Don't get me wrong, I don't need to have swear words in a book in order to enjoy it but you would think Ricki would have a more colorful vocabulary than she did in order for the author to sell the character.

She tried to come off as sassy, humorous, and stubborn, but was more condescending and rude. What the author thought was fun, witty, and flirty banter was actually just Ricki being a bitch, oh, excuse me, I mean a witch. God, she was so unlikeable. I also can't forget to mention that her inner monologue was so repetitive it was DULL.

Side note: Once Ricki described one of the detective's eyebrows as being “lickable,” I was done with her. Any possibility of me taking her seriously flew out the window at that moment.

I certainly didn't find her appealing enough to believe that two men were interested in dating her. That's for sure.

A lot of people seemed to really enjoy this story. So I'm thinking that when it comes to this book, it's an “it's not you, it's me” situation.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
3.5 Stars= It was an enjoyable read

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2 Stars= It was an okay read

Book/Story: ⭐️⭐️
Book Cover: ⭐.5

TRIGGER WARNING(S): HOMOPHOBIA, CLOSETED HOMOSEXUAL, SLIGHT VIOLENCE, STALKING, PHYSICAL ABUSE

Trope(s): Age gap (approximately 10 years) Fated Mates Forced proximity Virgin MMC Spice:

Book/Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book Cover: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I went back and forth between giving this book 3.5 or 4 stars. I decided to give it an additional 1/2 star because of the gorgeous cover.

TRIGGER WARNING: DOMESTIC ABUSE & DEATH

POV: Singular, First PersonSeries/Standalone: SeriesSeries Type: TrilogyFirst In Trilogy: YesSafe Or Dark: Safe

“As awful as it sounds, money is power, and power is magnetic.”

Patiently waiting for a letter to arrive in the mail letting me know that a stranger has died and left me billions

“Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

Texas drawl

cowboy hat

blue jeans

cowboy boots

savior complex

“DARLIN'”

“Nothing is certain but death and taxes.”

Hawthorne House

Hawthorne House

“Things that appear very different on the surface are actually the same at their core.”

who mind you is dead. She was almost disgustingly jealous of a deceased girl. Who ended up being a manipulative little shit anyway!

I must give credit where credit is due, though. Xander had me 120% fooled. If you asked me which brother had been manipulating the game the entire time, I would not even have put him on the list. I was in his corner the whole time. I absolutely adored his character. Although the youngest, he was undeniably the most brilliant Hawthorne brother.  Hats off to you, Alexander!

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3.5 Stars= It was an enjoyable read

TRIGGER WARNING: DIVORCE, INFIDELITY

Tropes: Other Woman/ Other ManPOV: Single, Third PersonSeries/Standalone: StandalonePart of an interconnected series: NoSafe or Dark: Safe

This was an enjoyable, although somewhat slow-moving, classic novel. When I finished reading this book, I initially gave it three stars, but later added a half star because I was surprised at how I was able to sympathize with all the characters.

I found myself sympathizing with the general idea of some couples who are content or stuck in a passionless and possibly loveless marriage because they feel bound by duty or they just don't feel the need to crumble the life they have built around them and hurt the ones who love them dearly. Especially during times where social standing and class meant everything. You did what you did and put up with the relationships you were given because that's what was expected of you. Young love was lost, and two people were destined to be together but were always pulled apart. So is life.

Newland Archer - It was hard not to feel bad for a young man who felt trapped in his marriage. He so desperately loved someone other than his wife but continuously found no way to go about being with her. It is easy to empathize with someone who fell into depression and led an unhappy and boring existence because escaping and going after the life that he truly wanted would leave his reputation in tatters, and he would be abandoned by his family and peers.

Ellen Olenska - I pity anyone who is stuck in a marriage they don't want to be in, finds a way out, and is shunned for it because divorce was just unheard of at that period in time. I felt sorry for Ellen since her family and even her legal team tried desperately to make her go back to her husband and a miserable life simply because divorce was a “black mark” on your record. You looked pretty, bit your tongue, and took your marriage in stride. She fought so hard to do right by herself and the ones she loved, and she always suffered in the end.

May Welland Archer - Who wouldn't sympathize with an innocent woman who so desperately wants her marriage to work? Who wouldn't feel sorry for a woman who offered to let her fiancee go so he could be with a woman he truly loved, and when he refuses, she just hopes his heart is true and that part of his life is behind him? I felt bad for May because she only wanted to see the good in the world and the people around her. Even when she suspected that something was going on with her husband and another woman, she tried to put on a happy face and resume everyday tasks as normal as possible. Even though I felt bad for May at times, I also found her to be a little bit manipulative and slightly conniving. May told Newland about her pregnancy the evening that the couple hosted Ellen's farewell party, telling him that she was only sure of the fact that she was pregnant that morning. Only for us to turn around and find out that she told Ellen two weeks prior after she returned to New York, most likely in hopes of scaring her away again and putting distance between her cousin and dear husband. When Newland confronts May about telling Ellen fourteen days before his finding out and mentions the fact that "she had only been sure of the pregnancy since this morning," May slyly tells him that she just knew it must be true that she was pregnant weeks ago, and she turned out to be right. She knew exactly what she was doing. She had an ulterior motive.

This love story is a tale as old as time, and situations like this one still occur today, even with society being more open-minded about divorce and relationships. While not my favorite, I still think it is worth a read.

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3 Stars= It was an enjoyable read

POV: Single, third personSeries/Standalone: StandalonePart of an interconnected series: No (Same main character but different story each time)Safe or Dark: Safe

I was in the market for a lighthearted, cozy read to break up my “heavier books,” and that is what I got. This was a quick mystery read that focused on Persephone “Percy” Pontefract, who decides to become an amateur sleuth after a murder occurs at a friend's Christmas party she was attending. I did have to go back quite often to keep track of who was at the party and their relationships with one another. But that isn't a big deal.

I thought Percy was a fun character, and I really liked her. I loved the fact that she was portrayed as a realistic woman. Too tall, a little on the thicker side, clumsy, and loved snacks. But I didn't need the constant reminder of how her hands and feet were too large. Her size 12 shoe was mentioned on more than one occasion, and I think a casual mention of it once would have gotten the job done.

The story was a quirky, and while it wasn't heavy on the mystery side, the “whodunit” was there. I enjoyed how we got into the mind of Percy and really got to see how she pieced together the possibility of each character having a motive for committing the crime. The side characters are enjoyable too. Percy's two sons, William (the young, loveable one) and Bertie (the older, less affectionate one), and Mrs. Appleby, the Pontefract family cook.

If you want a book that is heavy on the murder, mystery, and gory side, this might not be for you. But if you are looking for something quick, cozy, lighthearted, and fun, I would definitely say to give this book a try. I'm excited to see where the next Percy Pontefract book takes us.

First and foremost I would like to thank Mr. Alves for sending me an ARC of his novel.
This is my voluntary, unbiased, and honest review.

This is a story about a writer who falls on hard times and how he got the chance to get back on the straight and narrow.

This book touches on a lot of subjects I feel us as humans can relate to. It talks about the one thing that almost every single person in this world fears; failure. We have all wondered what would happen if we started on a new journey or perhaps continued on one we had already started and at some point fell flat on our face. In fact, that exact thing has happened to many of us and we fall into a rut wondering when/if we will ever get out of it. It takes a look at what hitting rock bottom looks like and what we are capable of doing to survive and push forward. It also plays on the fear of wondering what if were just never that good at what we were doing and if it is even worth trying again.

This story also had me thinking about the people we meet in our lives, even for just a moment and how they were put there for a reason. It looks at how even a person we met in passing can end up changing our lives forever and for the better. It showed a world where a person who owed someone absolutely nothing reached out a helping hand with kindness and made me with that the world was always like that. We never know how even the smallest act of good could change the course of someone's day or life. That's always something that we should keep in mind and the tale of down on his luck author Landon Cassidy reinforced that.

Another fear this story played on was that of not belonging and having someone confirm that. We all yearn to belong somewhere in this world. We all want to believe that we have a purpose. Sometimes we land somewhere and wonder where are place is in that situation and sometimes people use harsh words to explain that we were never supposed to be there in the first place. If even for only a second, this story touches on that.

This is a tale of finding kindness, friendships, and love in the most unlikely of places. It is also a tale of losing that love permanently and friendships slowly becoming something of the past. The characters are lovely with both serious and more light hearted sides. The story is very thought-provoking and emotional. The writing is fluid and the journey flows together nicely from start to finish.

There is also a dog in it and hello, who doesn't love an adorable dog?


I do recommend that you check out this book and take part in this world. Where you will find that in the end things always fall into place.

It also takes place in my home state of Maryland very close to my hometown and that's a plus in my book. :)

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This book was a really enjoyable read. I really liked it. Some moments I may have even loved. There may have been a few things that I felt could be improved upon. Or there may be nothing wrong with the book, it just didn't blow me away. I would recommend this book to most people and think most people would really enjoy this book. Go read this book!

Book/Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75 (rounded up) Book Cover: ⭐️⭐️ POV: Singular, Third Person Series/Standalone: Series Part of an interconnected series: Yes First in series: Yes Safe or Dark: Safe  My husband thought this was a “porn book” based on the title. It is not. However, I can see why he would think that.  I was in the market for a cozy mystery, and that is exactly what I got with this book. It was quick, cute, cozy, and fun. For the first time in a while, I have little to no complaints when it comes to a book I've read. The plot moved at a good pace and was engaging. All the characters were likeable, even the murder suspects. I adored Joe Wiggins, the local ice cream lover and retired private investigator. I also liked the fact that Anna did not have a love interest pop up right away. Sometimes in cozy mysteries, love interests show up quickly, and a relationship develops. It can seem forced and unnecessary. That being said, I did say I had LITTLE to no complaints, not that I had NONE.  This is where my trusty list comes into play. It will be short this time, I promise. Okay, I can't promise, but I'm pretty sure it will be. 1) Our main character, Anabelle “Anna” McBride, lost her Irish twin, Isabella “Bella” McBride, in a boating accident four years prior to when this book takes place. I honestly don't even know if I spelled those names right. I can't remember, and I am too lazy to open the book and find out. Also, I didn't know what an Irish twin was, so I looked it up. [“The term “Irish twins” refers to one mother having two children who were born 12 months or less apart.”] I kept trying to figure out why Bella being Irish was so important, and I thought it was weird that Anna never once mentioned that she was Irish. Thank goodness I got that straightened out, but, per usual, I digress. After Anna loses her sister, she decides to close her counseling practice in Boston and move to Seagull Cove, a quaint (fictional) town on the coast of Massachusetts, so she can realize her late sister's dream of opening an ice cream shop. That's all well and good. I had no issue with that. I actually found that to be rather sweet. What I did have an issue with was the name of the above-mentioned ice cream shop, Bella's Dream. I have no idea why I hated that name so much. It just didn't scream ice cream shop to me. I definitely think that the author could have gotten more creative with that one. I also couldn't escape the name, since it was constantly brought up. Instead of simply saying, “Anna woke up and got dressed to head to her shop or work”. It would say something like, “Anna woke up and got dressed to head to Bella's Dream”. Things were worded like this repeatedly. We already know where you work, girl. There is no need to remind us every two seconds. I'm aware that having an issue with the name of the shop is just me being picky, and it in no way takes away from the story itself. 2) Very early in the story (the first or second chapter), a local musician who hit it big, Marcus Grady, is murdered behind Anna's shop next to the dumpsters after performing at her grand opening event. The grand opening went well, and Anna was pleased to get a lot of business. But after this horrific incident occurred, the foot traffic in her store quickly dwindled. Which is understandable. This is how she got involved in the murder, despite having no prior investigative or police experience. She needed to find out who killed Marcus to make things in town right again. What got old fast was Anna's woe-is-me attitude and her constant complaining about the murder screwing up the chances of her shop becoming a success. We had to hear her inner monologue about wondering if she would ever recover from this tragedy and how she was worried she would have to shut down the shop due to a lack of business. We also had to hear about the fact that she had lost one or two employees in the process since they feared for their safety while working there. Again, this is all very understandable; I just got sick of listening to Anna's pity party. But I guess if I was concerned about how my bills would get paid, I would be feeling pretty down too. This brings me to the next point on my list. 3) Anna rapidly lost business due to the murder, and that caused her shop to be in the red. She wasn't turning a profit. Which is normal for some time after starting a new business. But she was concerned about recovering in the future and making her shop a solid investment. Anna had sold her condo in Boston and used the proceeds to buy her new home in Seagull Cove. She had also nearly drained her savings account from remodeling and opening her shop. She was financially strapped, but she continued to make questionable financial decisions. She was rapidly hiring more employees than she needed at the time, which, of course, meant she had to pay more people. Anna promoted Velma, her most valued and experienced employee, to store manager, even though she didn't need to since she was still in the shop almost every day. Now, she had to adjust Velma's pay to reflect her new position. I guess those things aren't catastrophic decisions since they were to better her business, but another choice she made with her money was just stupid. Anna desperately wanted the mound of dirt in front of her house to be a beautiful English garden, but she had a black thumb. Her neighbor, Wanda, had a super green thumb and a beautiful garden. So, she enlists the help of Wanda (whom she pays in ice cream) and dumps all this money into flowers, sod, decorations, and other gardening supplies. Surely, her garden could have waited until her store started turning a profit and she was more financially stable. Having lovely flowers in your yard is not a life-or-death situation; it's not something that needs to be at the top of the priority list. Especially since she complained about the added surprise expenses her shop required. Anna, honey, this could have been done later. 4) Anna was supposedly a trained psychologist/counselor, but the decisions she made and the characteristics she showed did not reflect her past career. Again, probably something minute that only bothered me. Okay, that list ended up being longer than I expected. I had more complaints than I thought. I told you guys I couldn't promise anything. Anna's story continues in the next book in the series, [b:I Scream 59848001 I Scream (A Seaside Ice Cream Shop Mystery Book 2) Angela K. Ryan https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1639858066l/59848001.SX50.jpg 94266360]. However, I'm not sure if I will be reading it. As much as I enjoyed this book, I just don't think I'm invested enough in Anna's story to continue. Overall, I enjoyed this story and am glad I read it. I grabbed this for free on Kindle. I believe it is now available for $3.99 if you are interested in checking it out. 

0 Stars= I did not finish

TRIGGER WARNINGS: ALCOHOLISM, SEXUAL ASSUALT, INTERTILITY, TRAMATIC CHILD INJURY

This book ended up being a DNF for me. I got to page 178 and therefore feel like I gave it a very fair chance before throwing in the towel.

Throughout the book, I believe the author meant for us to feel sorry for Daisy (the mom) and be pissed off at Simon (the dad). For some reason, I felt the opposite. I could not stand Daisy and found her to be quite insufferable. It was like all she did was put down her husband and preach about how perfect and amazing she and Millie (their daughter) were. Get off your high horse, girl, and put away that “holier and thou” attitude. Please and thank you.

Daisy has turned a blind eye to Simon's alcoholism for years. YEARS. It leads to the occurrence of a catastrophic event, and we are supposed to believe he is the only one to blame? That is not the move, Daisy. That is not it, honey. After said event occurred, Daisy babied Millie to high hell, and I just couldn't deal with that. Maybe it's because I'm not a mother and never wish to be one. I don't know. Daisy is shiesty. Shiesty, shiesty, shiesty!

This is marketed as being a thriller of sorts and in some ways it is. But I personally feel like this is more of a story showing how alcoholism can wreak havoc on a family and the lives of the people they love. I suppose it is a domestic thriller of sorts.

I did jump ahead to the epilogue and read the twist that was in there. All I can say is, WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS THAT MALARKY!? What in the actual Peter, Paul, and Mary was that? Adele Parks must have been puffing the magic dragon when she thought up that little gem.


Daisy was so desperate for a child, and after their failed IVF attempt, she apparently decided to take matters into her own hands. She found a used condom in the bathroom trash can (while at a party) and INSEMINATED herself with the sperm inside. That is 50 shades of crazy. Is that even possible? And it was her BEST FRIEND'S HUSBAND'S SPERM! That is so messed up.


I actually felt horrible for Simon and didn't have a lick of sympathy for Daisy. But at the end of the day, Daisy seemed to think she was some kind of angel. And I love that for her. Just not for the readers.

This book just fell flat for me on so many levels. The only lie here is that this story is worth reading.