Published by Boldwood Books on April 21, 2023
Format: Audiobook, eARC
Source: Bought, Net Galley
Pages: 281
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Also by this author: Secrets Between Us, The Lodger, The Widow, The Nurse
Since that fateful night I have always kept myself to myself. Reserved. Private. Alone.
Some people think I am too quiet. That life is passing me by. But I know there is safety in my own company. That no one can hurt me if I don’t let them get too close.
Until the day I meet him. A handsome, charming stranger. A chance for me to take a risk…finally?
Or a man who threatens everything I’ve worked so hard for?
You’ll be sorry…
And that’s when my whole life begins to fall apart….
I went through a chunk of this book wondering how and who would fit together. I got so far and figured out the hows and the whys but oh my, not the complete picture! That shocked me!
I adore Valerie’s writing! In each book, she brings a slightly fresher sting to the tale, and this was not one I was expecting! With this book, there wasn’t a lot set in the Tate Modern or a library which I was a bit sad about. But the bits that are set there, are the start of the unraveling for poor Ava.
Some of this book gobsmacked me! One shocking scene inside a flat, had me holding my breath that’s for sure! I listened to the audiobook and I was willing for the fantastic narrator to hurry up as I needed to know what was going on, but I was also praying she slow down so that this didn’t end. But I blitz the audiobook in a day, so guess who the winner was there! LOL. I mean I was shouting at the characters to not open the front door to the flat!
I must say I didn’t particularly like anyone in the book, I did find Ava was a little tedious at times, and Poppy well she was very self-centered for a stage. It was Judy to who my heart went out. I liked how everyone had time in the book and we got to see glimpses of the other characters’ lives.
Cleverly done as normal. Her twisty mind knows no end! Especially as she unravels a shock that I didn’t even predict, leaving you to make of what you will. I was shocked! It then made me question the entire book and Ava’s previous 10 years!!!!
Another winner by the awesome Ms Valerie and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!!
Until the next time xxx
My thanks to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for the tour invite and the author and publisher for a copy of the book in return for my honest and unbiased review.
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Carla says
Most books I read with Library, Librarian, Bookshop etc. are usually Historical Fiction, Romance or Women’s Fiction. This is the first I have seen that is suspense/thriller. I am definitely intrigued. Great review, Zoé.