This review may contain spoilers! 

This book has more plot holes than a prairie dog in a dirt field. I did appreciate the intensity of suspense that lead up to said holes, but in the end, it just didn’t deliver. For example, we a lot of build-up from the husband, Adam, that something big is about to happen, but by the end, we’re left wondering what that something was. He seemed to know his way around the home, and he made a mention of him being the one that was planning something, but that was never revisited. 

I really, really loved the main twist, that the narrator isn’t who we think it might be, and my and was blown at how that one got by me! This would be my main reason for increasing the rating. I haven’t been baffled by a good twist like that for some time. For such a strong climax, the conclusion wasn’t as impactful. 

After all of this transpired, I was really rooting for Robin; granted, she wasn’t very likable overall, but once it was revealed who she was, I was more on her side. The subplot about her father, however, did not add much value. 

I was also intrigued by Adam’s neurological disorder, and discovering that it is a real condition! Imagine being able to everyone you look at as a complete blur. He could, however, see places and his environment at great distances, which I found interesting. Learn more about the condition here, it’s REALLY fascinating. 

Apparently, the book will also be a Netflix series. I somehow think the creativity that the author was initially going for in the book will relay better visually. Which almost never happens with adaptations. Check out both! 

I certainly believe the writer is capable of keeping readers engaged, but the twists are distracting. She’s too talented to result to that level of trickery. I say throw a few in there, but ditch the rest to maintain the writing style and reader interests. 

I give it 3/5 bookmarks. Be sure to like and follow the blog below!