Thanks Netgalley - a great unsettling book and sometimes a bit twisted but nevertheless a book I would recommend to people

A very easy read, perfect for holidays when you don't want to think too much. A tale of love and deceit all rolled into one. I guessed what the plot line was quite early on, and was hoping for a last minute twist that sadly didn't arrive, but overall I enjoyed the read.

The One That Got Away was the first book I'd read by Annabel Kantaria, if her other work is remotely similar I will definitely be reading more in the future. To say I liked this book feels strange, its a VERY odd book, unsettling at times, twisted and slightly dark, yet the story is that intriguing too. Its a good thriller (I think that's what I'd categorise it as) with a women's fiction feel to it too.

I think everyone has that 'one' person they feel for that didn't work out. Maybe its that first puppy love, or that person you were at school or college with, first person you lived with? That someone special who totally rocked your world, but the time wasn't in your favour and you met each other at the wrong points in your life. Yeah, we've all had them - I know I have. So, reading the synopsis of this book I felt like I could relate to Stella and understand her a little better.

She's a complex character (You have no idea!) and at first I could relate, then I tried to justify things, then I was just plain 'wow'. I don't want to give any spoilers, I do not do that with my reviews at all. I will say throughout reading this book my opinions changed on both Stella and George (And maybe even Ness too). The book does centre mostly on Stella and George, it is told from their points of view in chapters although they do not alternate. At times you might feel confused reading this, but trust me when I say it all makes sense in the end of this story.

I read this in 1 day, It took me about 5 hours maybe a little more (I wasn't keeping track and was cooking dinner and making cinnamon buns - nothing does better with a book than a cinnamon bun and a hot drink). I did find it hard to put down and towards the end, tired and having trouble keeping my eyes open I kept going as I needed to read that last chapter. It was a compelling read in that way.

So yes, I was impressed by The One That Got Away. Annabel (Author) has wove a clever tale here (I want to put a cliche in here, but it would give too much away so won't), just read this tale as a warning I think would be the best way to put it. 4 out of 5 stars, I'll be looking at more of Annabel's writing in the future.

Unable to give a full review as the arc was incomplete (2 chapters) before the book ended