Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Release Date: June 20th, 2023
Pages: 336
Publisher: Random House Ballantine
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher’s Synopsis:
“Staying with a friend and her husband is more intimate—and dangerous—than anyone could imagine in this provocative new thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick We Were Never Here.
Kelly Doyle’s new life in Philadelphia has turned into a nightmare: She’s friendless and jobless, and the lockdown has her trapped in a tiny apartment with the man she gave up everything for, who’s just called off their wedding. The only bright spot in her life is her newly rekindled friendship with her childhood friend, Sabrina—now a glamorous bestselling author with a handsome, high-powered husband.
When they offer Kelly an escape hatch, volunteering the spare room of their remote Virginia mansion, she jumps at the chance to run away from her old life. There, she finds she loves living with them . . . and, much to her surprise, that she’s falling for both her enchanting hosts. Even more shocking: They say they share Kelly’s feelings and want to open up their marriage for her.
At first, the arrangement is blissful. But as their relationship deepens, Kelly begins to notice the cracks. The stories about their romantic past keep changing, and the more details she uncovers, the more things don’t add up. It’s only a matter of time before Kelly discovers the terrifying truth: They’ve done all this before . . . and the last woman is missing.
Cut off from the world and in way over her head, Kelly must risk everything to uncover the couple’s secrets—before she becomes their next guest to disappear.”
My Review:
This book was wild. Everything went in directions that I never expected and the deeper we went the crazier it all became. At the same time it all felt so gritty, toxic, and real while it was happening. I actually really enjoyed how different and insane this story was. This is an edge-of-your-seat read and you will absolutely be hooked into the depravity of it all. I devoured this in like two days. I highly recommend it. It’s not your typical domestic thriller, it’s so much more. Let go of all your expectations and let the madness sweep you up under its thrall. Brace yourself and enjoy this deranged experience.
Disclaimers:
Huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me an early copy of this amazing story! I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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