Wow! That was…I really don’t have adequate words to do this story justice but I’ll give it my best.
Here’s the setup. Two women, one the wife and one the newly discovered mistress. Ethan, the offending husband, is out of town and Tessa just discovered his betrayal. She’s alone in their big coastal home with a hurricane bearing down on her, her internal storm growing at the same rate. She lures the girlfriend, Lindsey, to the house, not even sure why but wanting to know at a minimum who her husband chose to put their marriage at risk. What happens over the next few hours is one wild, crazy confrontation.
If you’ve ever experienced infidelity, Tessa’s range of emotions will feel awfully familiar. Even though some of her actions may sound crazy, you’d probably identify with them because you’ve been there. What she wanted from Lindsey sometimes felt like a fool’s errand but something you’ve got to explore in the midst of insane thoughts and emotional turmoil. Lindsey, as the other woman, offers a perspective, also relatable whether you identify with it or not, sometimes infuriating and pathetically naive at others. I was astounded at the author’s insights throughout because both of these women seem to capture the appropriate feelings and reactions with precision. When I later learned the author had been through this herself, it all made perfect sense. And, I’m so glad I chose the audio version because the narrators owned these characters. They made me feel!
I finished this in one sitting because I just couldn’t stop listening. It’s a perfect illustration of someone writing about something you know because it felt personal and raw and ugly and chock full of unfiltered vulnerability. It’s just perfect. And crazy.
Book Info
- Release Date: May 28, 2019
- Narrators: Caitlin Davis & Tavia Gilbert
- Audio Length: 7 hours, 9 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
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(Thanks to Simon & Schuster Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
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Fantastic review sounds like a fantastic listen!
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Thanks, Nicki! I listened to this in one day.
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OK done… I have to buy this. It sounds fantastic
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It’s like watching a train wreck about to happen…you just can’t turn away.
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Oooh I loved that description
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Wow wow wow! Fantastic review Jo! Why have I not read this one yet?😢
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Thanks, Susan💜 I love it when a book surpasses my expectations.
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I knew you’d enjoy it! It really was a ride on the crazy train but so real because she’d gone through it and was able to channel that. Fantastic review, Jonetta!
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Thank you, Stephanie 💜 Yes, you know me well. I could feel the author’s pain throughout.
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You’re welcome! Me too! Writing was probably excellent catharsis for her, especially since she said it helped save her marriage.
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I hope he reads this.
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I hope he did before it was published.
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Fabulous review, Jo! So sorry for the author to have experienced these things herself.
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Thanks, Toni! I felt for her, too.
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Well any book you can listen to I one day has to be a good one. I have seen this one pop up a lot on various threads. Wonderful review, Jonetta!!
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Thanks, Marialyce! It’s not often I do that and this was the second back to back.
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Fab review! I definitely can’t wait to read this one.
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Thanks, Yvo!
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You know I think I might actually give this a listen via audiobook too…sounds more captivating that way. Any recommendations for which is the best audiobook platform to start with?
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I get most of my audiobooks from the library and transfer them to my iPhone via iTunes. I do the same for those I receive from publishers. I’m pleased with how it works bit there may be others that have functionality you prefer, Imani.
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I agree with all of that! I’m glad you enjoyed it, too, Jonetta, and it sounds like the audio only added more to it. Wonderful review!
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Thanks, Jennifer! It was pretty powerful on audio.
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I love your review Jonetta! This book got me out of a slump and I could not put it down. ❤
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Thank you, Holly💜 This is the perfect book for a reading slump so I get what it had to have done for you.
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Terrific review! I have this one and hope to listen to it soon 🙂
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Thanks, Deanna! Be prepared to listen to it in one sitting, or wanting to😏
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Oh wow, this sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing the audiobook excerpt. I will definitely go that route when I read this.
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Yes! I hope you love it, too, Suzanne.
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I read maybe 30% of this one toward the end of June, but put it down for a month long readathon in July. Now I need to go pick it back up amazing review!!
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I don’t know how you did that!
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Wonderful review! I think I’ll give this one a try in audio! x
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Thanks, Meggy! You won’t be disappointed.
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Another one i want to read! I like how it has 2 narrators – maybe i’ll give the audio a try 🙂
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It was just excellent, Norrie.
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