3.5 ⭐️
I have to say, this book left me both entertained and confused. It had so many twists and turns that it was definitely fun to read, but when it comes to the actual resolution of the story, it felt like… a whole lot of nothing.
I still think Millie isn’t telling the whole truth. She keeps lying, or at least hiding things, and I’m pretty sure that’s something we’ll continue to explore later in book 2… but I’m not sure if I want to explore it. The mystery around Officer Connors’ daughter also had me guessing for a while. I even thought maybe Millie was his daughter who changed her name after doing something terrible, but then… who is she really? Probably something else we’ll find out as the story goes on, and again, I don’t think I want to know.
As for the ending, didn’t hate that she turned in some sort of “hitwoman”. In fact, I was actually fine with that part as that’s what she’s meant to do. What bothered me was how neat and orchestrated everything felt at the end. The big reveal tied up too cleanly, almost like all those earlier challenges were intentional just to fit the thriller formula.
With every twist, I felt surprised and then conflicted. Don’t even get me started on the “Get Rid of Your Husband” guide. It felt so “Gone Girl” coded that I didn’t enjoy it as much.
Overall, I’m giving it a 3.5 stars because it was enjoyable and fast-paced, but I’m still confused and not entirely satisfied with how it all wrapped up.
by HiddenTulips