Was torn between 3 and 4 stars. The first third/half of the book was really slow to get going. The ending was pretty predictable. But I enjoyed it. Go figure! ( )

IT'S OKAY GUYS. THE CAT DOES NOT DIE.

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OKAY OKAY OKAY BUT nospoileralert I'M AT 81% AND WAS THAT REALLY NECESSARY
WAS THAT REALLY NECESSARY

EVERYTHING JUST CHANGED ( )

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Kensington Books for allowing me to read and review this amazing book by Michelle Francis! Wow! This book was fabulously juicy! One of those great drama-filled tales that reminded me a bit of GONE GIRL in the twistedness of it all. First the players. We have Laura, the rich and overly involved mom. Daniel, the doctor in training and son of millionaires with a trust fund. And Cherry, the girl from the poor side of town who very much wants to move up in the world, no matter what she has to do in order to make that happen.

Some mother in law and girl their son is dating relationships go great. Others are quite tension-filled. This one is off the charts as author Frances slowly ratchets up the tension. But what’s beautifully done is the rationalization as we’re in both their heads. Things start off fairly reasonably, and the psychological motivation is so well planned out here you just can’t put the book down, but have to keep turning the page as Laura and Cherry twist the knife deeper and deeper, each determined to win out in their battle for control over Daniel. This was an awesome read!

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author.

Please excuse typos/name misspellings. Entered on screen reader. ( )

This was OK but the rushed ending felt off somehow. ( )

Laura is very close with her son, Daniel, especially since she’s in a loveless marriage. Daniel starts dating Cherry, and here things take a twisted turn. Laura and Cherry would love to have a close relationship, but insecurities flare up and this thriller starts. How far would you go to keep what you have or get what you want. This book will keep you up late at night till it comes crashing to an end.

I received an advance review copy of this book from the Great Thought's Ninja Review Team. All opinions are my own. ( )