“‘How can you say things like this? How can you be so blind?’ Since they were kids, Edie, Jake and Ryan have been the closest of friends. It’s been the three of them against the world. Edie thought the bonds between them were unbreakable. So when Jake is brutally murdered and Ryan accused of crime, her world is shattered. Edie is alone for the first time in years, living in the remote house that she and Jake shared. She is grief-stricken and afraid – with good reason. Because someone is watching. Someone has been waiting for this moment. Now that Edie is alone, the past she tried so hard to leave behind is about to catch up to her…”
What is the book about?
Edie, Jake and Ryan have been the best of friends since they were kids. Ever since that day when Edie ran into Jake and Ryan, the three of them have been inseparable. It’s been them against the world and they never thought their life would’ve ended up as it did. One night, in the remote home that Jake and Edie, Jake was alone and was brutally murdered in his own living room. Now, Jake is dead and Ryan in prison, blamed for the murder of his best friend. So, Edie is all alone, with no one to turn to for help or comfort. She is grieving the death of her husband and the imprisonment of one of her best friends, but she is also scared. She feels like there is more to this murder and she doesn’t fully believe it was Ryan. And she should be terrified – because someone is watching. Someone has been watching and waiting for years for the opportunity to finally make these three friends pay for what they did. And finally, their plan may succeed…
What were your initial thoughts on the book?
When I first looked at the book I didn’t really have any idea about whether or not I would like it. I knew that I had read a few books similar to it and that I used to love murder mysteries, so I was hoping that I would enjoy it. I hadn’t read any thrilling mystery books in a while so I was actually very excited to see what this one would have in store for me. Once I read the blurb, I knew immediately that I needed to read the book, because after reading that short paragraph I already had too many questions to leave unanswered so I decided it was time to dive into it and give it a go. Once I started reading it, I knew that I had made the right choice and within what felt like seconds I was already reaching the end, shocked and excited.
Who was your favourite character and why?
I don’t think I have any favourite character because, in reality, all of the characters were extremely unlikable. They all had some little things about them that made them so annoying. Jake was so annoying (before he died) and in all the flashbacks he was extremely angry all the time. And, when I found out what had happened when they were younger, I hated him 100%. Ryan was maybe slightly more likable (until, of course, I found out the same thing and then I hated him twice as much), however, I found it extremely odd that he kept following Edie and Jake around. As if he wanted to be the third wheel in their relationship or he wanted to break them up (which he probably did). I found this disgusting because it was clear he was in love with Edie, and yet he let her get married to his best friend and then tried to do everything he could to be near her and ruin her relationship with her husband. Lastly, Edie was also very unlikable because of how gullible she was and how stupid she was. She was blind to everything that was happening and it took her ages to figure out the truth, even though it had been under her nose the whole time. All three main characters were so annoying and unlikable, which is what makes the ending so unsurprising.
What was your favourite part of the book and why?
My favourite part of the book was when everything fell into place and all the clues leading to the truth started to make sense. Before this part, I had so many questions and it was so frustrating that I didn’t have any answers for them. However, once things started to get more interesting, I started to really fully enjoy the book and I loved getting the chance to experience reading a mystery book again. I had forgotten how much I loved trying to uncover the truth before the characters and then the feeling of shock when there is finally a plot twist that you weren’t able to see coming. This was actually what I loved most about the book – when the clues started to make sense and I started to figure out the truth. However, no matter how good of a detective I was, I don’t think I would’ve ever found out the truth or ever foreseen the ending. I loved how shocking the truth was and how the author really did do a great job in surprising me. It really was a great read.
What was your overall impression of the book?
Overall, I really enjoyed reading the book and I thought that it was really good. One thing that I really liked was the ending. Although it definitely wasn’t what I was expecting and I was super surprised when I read it, I actually really liked it. I loved how it was a perfect example that sometimes things don’t work out and sometimes the ‘evil’ people win. Technically, in this case, both sides of the story were ‘evil’ and no matter how it ended someone ‘evil’ would’ve won, however this ending was not what I was expecting. In most of the books that I read, the good people defeat the bad people and win and, although this gives me the hope and happiness to continue with my life and helps me believe that maybe, if I just keep trying to be the best possible version of myself, I will get everything I have been wanting since I was little and I will win at life, I know this is completely unrealistic. This book helped bring me back down to Earth and made me realise that you don’t always get the picture perfect life or ending, and sometimes everything doesn’t work out. Another thing that I loved about the book was that I got to revisit my childhood and got to read a mystery book, which used to be my absolute favourite type of books. I had missed the feeling of being a detective and the happiness when you figure something out before the character. This book was great and I just loved how quickly I read it and how much fun it was to be on the edge of my seat while reading it.
Would you recommend this book?
I would definitely recommend this book. I think it is best for readers over 16, who enjoy some murder, mystery and drama.
Summarise the book in one sentence. (Verdict)
A thrilling, dramatic and quick read that will leave you in absolute shock.
Reviewed by Jimena Gutierrez Reviriego
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