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Kismet by Amina Akhtar
4.0
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Dismiss the given synopsis and try this out for size: revenge and ambition mean anyone could be a suspect and no one can be trusted in this manipulation suspense set in Sedona. 

I agree with many reviews that this wasn't a thriller, I'd say that it was more of a suspense novel. I love when suspense novels keep me guessing who the killer is until the end because everyone is questionable and a suspect here. 

I ended up reading basically the second half of this one morning just as I woke up and didn't want to put it down. I had to finish it.

I wouldn't say this is funny, it's more quirky and follows how tourists and outsiders aren't always welcome. 

If you're looking for an easy, bingeable popcorn suspense - try this one out!