Give It Back

Finally a good book! Yes, this one was a good read. I liked the writing style, the characters, and even the way the story was told: past and present.

Because of the Coronavirus I stay at home all day which game the chance to read this book in one day. I couldn’t put it down! And not because the plot was out of this world but because I enjoyed the writing and how the story developed.

I didn’t expect the final twist (although I usually don’t read trying to figure out who did it but to enjoy the book and whatever happens, happens); but I did had a suspect in mind.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this title.

My favorite genre - domestic/psychological thriller - with unreliable narrators. And this one has three of them, all dislikable flawed women.. This genre works best with short, snappy chapters. Easily flowing narratives, that never falter as they rush through your consciousness, allowing you to multitask while stroking the cat, eating a snack and turning the pages. While I enjoyed the story I became increasingly irritated by the use of some words in the narratives, almost as if the author was over-reaching and looking for obscure adjectives that make you stop munching and needing to reread the sentence. Other than that, recommended for all readers of the genre.

I was not expecting the ending that it did, it makes a change not to be able to predict the ending unlike so many other books.I found it a compelling read and didn't want to put it down.

I really couldn’t believe this was a debut novel, simply because it was really just that good! I found that the characters emotions and their actions really felt so real which added to the story. Overall I definitely enjoyed this one.

Thanks to Netgalley and Black Rose Writing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ella travels from San Diego to visit her sister, Lorraine, who is suffering from brain cancer. Lorraine is a divorced mom who has an au pair, Lexy, who is helping her care for her 16 year old son, Logan and new baby, Sam. Upon arrival, Ella finds out Lorraine is in the hospital and meanwhile Logan and Lexy are missing. The story is told from the perspectives of the 3 woman both after the disappearance and in the months leading up to the disappearance.

I really enjoyed this book and I was surprised it was a first novel because I thought it was really well written. Once I picked it up I had a hard time putting it down and finished it in a day. I thought the story really flowed well and there was never a time when I got bored. I was totally engaged and wanted to know what was going on with these people. I would definitely read more from this author.

I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend it. Good plot with three strong women characters.
Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Really enjoyed this book, total page turner, thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this fantastic book, would definitely recommend

The plot was compelling with lots of twists and turns. There are quite a few characters in the book and the story is told by the main characters. There is a timeline involved which flashes back and forth and I found myself doing this having to look back and forth to stay in touch with the story.

I was so pleasantly surprised by this debut novel that I read it in a single day. If you've enjoyed books like Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train, you'll enjoy this thrilling read. The author successfully shifts between three different POVs and numerous timelines, taking you on a roller coaster ride that keeps you guessing until the end. An impressive first novel by a promising author.