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Watching You by Lisa Jewell
3.5
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I usually love Lisa Jewell thrillers, but this one didn’t quite wow me. That said, it was still a fun change of pace to be reading a book by an author I enjoy so much. My favorite parts were the interview snippets—they added a unique touch, even though this one didn’t feature the dual narration style on audio that I’ve come to love in some of her newer novels. 
By the last quarter, I started to see how the story was unraveling, but that didn’t stop me from flying through the pages as fast as I could. It was definitely suspenseful and intricately plotted, and I always enjoy a UK setting—it adds an extra layer of atmosphere. 
Overall, I did enjoy this read, even if it won’t be making its way to my favorites shelf.