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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Woman in the Window in Books

Mar 2, 2018

Interesting but familiar

While there were familiar elements to this psychological thriller with the unreliable narrator and presence of male violence, there were some good twists to make it equally listenable.

Following the story of psychologist Dr Anna Fox, it shows how agoraphobia has taken over her life, not before she witnesses something horrific in pure Hitchcock fashion. Her new neighbours, the Russells, appear to be hiding a secret which she catches while spying with her camera from across the window.

With that said, there are some classic thrillers built into the book such as Vertigo, Rear Window, and Wait Until Dark. And the main character happens to be a fan of these films as well. Good, but nothing completely new.

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MoMoBookDiary (20 KP) rated No Small Parts (Bluewater Bay, #16) in Books

Oct 1, 2018

MoMo’s Book Diary’s recommends Ally Blue’s No Small Parts as 3 star read.

This is book sixteen in the Bluewater Bay series but the first I have read. Whilst it was an enjoyable read I do not have the burning desire to rush out and read the rest of the series.

No Small Parts is a quick read and a bit predictable – or have I just read too many romances and not enough crime lately? The writing was engaging with relatable characters who are interesting and very well described by the author. I enjoyed the story of friendship and romance between the two male characters.

Thanks to NetGalley and Riptide Publishing for the opportunity to review this book prior to publication.