It also makes the entire story feel weak, maudlin, and overly unrealistic. It’s basically a lifetime movie in book form. The voice artists do a good job but not phenomenal. I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone. Without giving any spoilers- it’s dumb. It’s predictable. There’s no set up, there’s no payoff. Xander seems to..
Review from Love, Mom →
‘Love, Mom’ by Iliana Xander came highly recommended by a close friend when I mentioned my interest in thrillers and my desire to explore new authors. From the very first page, Xander captivated me with her gripping storytelling and well-drawn characters. The plot unravels with a perfect blend of tension and suspense with each letter..
Review from The Correspondent →
Everything about this book… is stunning. I don’t have the words to describe how it made me feel, the things it let me see, and what it taught me. I saw some of myself in Sybil and learned from her. Thank you Ms. Evans.
Review from Love, Mom →
narrative isnt great. felt repetitive at some points. Twist was easy to figure out. disappointed the when was finally exposed it just jumped to a year later….. came off as lazy writing
I listened to this over two days. It pulled me in. I enjoyed the story as well as the interesting characters. It was more of an unraveling, as opposed to twisty. But, it flowed nicely. A good purchase and credit worthy. The only complaint is that Lyndsay would repeatedly pronounce “dad” as “dod”… Uggh! Otherwise,..
Review from Maybe This Time →
for me this felt intentionally written to be commercial so it didn’t have natural flow. it was cute but disappointing
Review from Love, Mom →
The story was different from the normal “thriller” /”mystery ” themes and was very engaging. Great performances and kept my attention throughout.
Review from Love, Mom →
The book took a little bit to take off but when it did the pages kept turning… I didn’t want to put it down great suspense loved how all the characters stories were told.
Review from Love, Mom →
Loved this book! Just when you think you know what happened then boom! I don’t normally review but this was so good!
Review from The Correspondent →
Beautiful story unfolding through letters. Cast was fabulous. Depicts so much of what we sometimes feel and would like to say. A story of hardened and softened hearts. I will visit this book again.