This one really kept me hooked. Even though I had a good idea where the twist was going, having read another book that was “inspired” by this one but I still couldn’t put this one down.
The writing is crisp, the plot moves briskly, and the descriptions of wealth and opulence are dazzling. I absolutely HATED Jackson, but he turned out to be even more vile than I’d imagined as the story progressed. Knowing what was coming didn’t make it easier, it actually made the unraveling more satisfying.
What stuck with me most were the moral questions: does evil deserve evil? Amber is a liar, a manipulator, a conniving narcissist, so did she deserve what she ultimately got from Jackson? I felt overjoyed for Daphne who deserved the happy ending she got.
I also really enjoyed how the story shifts between two perspectives, the puzzle-like way the events line up adds to the fun.
I’ll definitely be picking up The First Shot (the prequel) and The Next Mrs. Parrish.
Curious to hear what others thought. Did you find the ending satisfying?
by Background_Silver702
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I remember this book, I read it a few years ago and I loved it. I was also hooked in and read it quickly. I did not expect the ending at all. I underestimated Mrs. Parrish. I think Amber got what she bargained for, really met her match with the husband. I had no idea there was a prequel, I’ll have to check that out.