I don’t often think of my mother – I try not to – but one thing she told me that’s always stuck with me is that love isn’t some kind of magical destiny, this intangible, ineffable spark. Love is a choice. Sometimes, it’s the wrong one. But that doesn’t change the simple fact: If something’s going to work, it’s because we decide that it will. If something fails, it’s because we let it.
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In a nutshell
When Jane meets Colin, she believes they’re perfect for each other and she’s met the love of her life. When he breaks it off after 6 dates, she sees it as a stumbling block and conspires to get him back. But then he starts dating perfect Zoe and Jane begins to spiral. When she sneaks into his apartment and makes a shocking discovery, a complicated web of lies, secrets and murder unravels.
Book Club Notes
This book is so deranged! It started out light and fluffy, albeit with an ultra obsessive, delusional and irritating protagonist. I just couldn’t get behind connecting with her. As the book went on, getting darker and twistier, you can’t help but get invested. All in all I didn’t care for the storyline but it was an entertaining and gripping read.
Read If
You like a light thriller with a satirical, unhinged edge.
Rating
Writing – 7/10
Character Development – 7/10
Plot Twist – 8/10
Shareability – 6/10
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A note on our book ratings
Storyline: How good is the storyline? Is it believable and complex or does it make you shake your head in its ridiculousness?
Writing: How well written is the book? Do you find yourself wowed by the writing or unimpressed?
Character Development: Do the characters evolve and grow through the book and are they multi-dimensional?
Plot Twist: Were you able to predict the end, or did the author give you some surprises along the way to keep you on your toes?
Shareability: How likely are you to share the book?
