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**Listened to the audio book and read along with electronic copy**
C.L Taylor is one of my favourite thriller writers, and I find their books to (usually) be very compelling and gripping. Unfortunately this book just didn't for it for me.
There was a lot of characters to keep track of, and I struggled to follow it all at times.
I also didn't feel like there was much jeopardy, so there wasn't much to keep me interesting, and keep me reading. I found the plot to just be a bit ploddy, and lacking in pace throughout. There wasn't a single moment where I felt I HAD to keep reading as I HAD to know what is going on.
As I said, this is not the way I usually feel when reading a CL Taylor book. I don't know what happened with this one?
The narrator was great, but due to the amount of characters I think it would have been beneficial to have multiple narrators - definitely something that would have helped my reading experience, and improved it too.
If you're new to CL Taylor - definitely don't start your experience with this book - the others are so much better! And, if this is your first CL Taylor book, don't judge it on this one book - read another from her - I promise you wont be disappointed!
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Well what can I say as soon as I get a C.L. Slater book or audio I just have to read it. This didnt disappoint - maybe the ending but dont want to say anything due to spoilers, I got it but couldnt help think about the practicalities (accountant in me).
There is something extra special about listening to this type of book with a good narrator you really get absorbed and just want to listen - which is what I did.
Thoroughly recommend.
I was given an advance copy by netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely my own.
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This book was interesting. I guess I thought it was going to be something else. I don't think I really cared for the main character of this book. She just was strange in alot of ways. I found this story to be pretty confusing. I would read more from this author as I liked the writing but think I would maybe like a different story.
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Too many side plots, too little time.
The book's premise was very intriguing: a woman wrongfully convicted of attempting to murder her husband gets released from jail and plots revenge on the husband who allegedly framed her.
Had the author kept things simple and focused on the robust development of the book's main protagonist's revenge plans, I would have enjoyed this book much more.
Instead, the author introduced waaaay too many characters and head-spinning side plots.
I listened to the audiobook read by Clare Corbett, one of my favorite narrators. Even though Clare Corbett's narration was 5-star, the book would have benefited from multiple narrators since it was told from different POVs.
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I was so lucky to get both alc and arc of this book. It was a great mix od mystery and crime. I listened more but at some parts I had to read and I loved I had to pay more attention to all that was going on. It was greeping and I moved fast through. I was a little sad maybe at the end when all was done and there was a twist and a story that I do not know if will ever go on but nice try.
Marriage is forever? This had so many layers that was impossible to survive but was also interesting to watch, well read and listen about from a third part. The characters were well developed and was not clear the ending at all. Many twist made it a wonderful thriller.
Harper Collins Audio and Avon Books UK for this great experience.
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I have wanted to read a C L Taylor book for a while now, so was delighted to get approved for this new one - and what a great book it is too - I was engrossed from beginning to end. There are a stack of twists which were a complete surprise and the ending is especially tense - I can see this being made into a movie. It's a pretty short book/audio and it's pretty fast paced with all circa 7 hours being packed with mystery and suspense. This is a highly recommended read which is out on 23rd June 2022. Thanks to NetGallery and HarperCollins UK Audio for allowing me to get a copy of the book. I'll certainly be reading other books by this Author.
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4.5⭐️
I had read several of this authors books and loved them, so I was excited to read this one.
I had the audiobook version narrated by Claire Corbett she adds a good level of tension. There’s a good distinction between the characters voices.
Olivia Sutherland was wrongfully convicted of planning to murder 5 years ago.
Now she is free is intent on re building her relationship with her daughter, proving her innocence and bringing down her husband.
It is told by 3 POV Olivia, Dom (the husband) and Dani (the police officer involved in the investigation)
Olivia takes on cell mate Smithy to help her prove her innocence. As I was sold on Olivia’s innocence I was behind her quest. I really liked Smithy she is so down to earth and street wise.
There’s a range of characters each with ‘issues’ which adds interest, some likeable some you hate.
There’s plenty going on with the plot to give a good level of tension. Lots of twists and turns. It kept me well entertained throughout. I just felt the rounding up at the end dragged on a bit.
It’s one that I highly recommend.
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I received an advanced audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review
Love this author- one of her best. Not much beyond what you’d expect for this kind of thriller but it absolutely does the job. More than serviceable.