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Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of this title.
A suspense novel built on a revolving door of narrators relies entirely on the strength of those individual voices to build tension. While I had no trouble keeping track of whose chapter I was reading, the character development falls flat. None of the individuals possess a distinct personality, which made it difficult to feel emotionally invested in anyone's survival or downfall.
The character logic also falters as the story progresses. Several characters swing drastically from believing in someone's innocence to deciding they must be guilty over the smallest details, which felt very unrealistic. One character in particular seemed to have an entirely different personality depending on which chapter of hers I was reading, and I really struggled to figure her out.
However, the brisk pacing and short chapters create a fast-moving momentum that kept the pages turning. It is an easy, straightforward read, that did keep me entertained throughout.
When the climax hit, the resolution felt abrupt and anticlimactic. I would have preferred a final chapter from the killer's perspective to unpack their motives; even though the reasons were obvious, hearing it in their own words would have provided a much stronger payoff. Instead, the story tacks on an epilogue that felt out of place and cringy, leaving a sour note at the very end.
If you like multiple points of view, quick chapters, and straightforward suspense, then you will enjoy this book.
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