I've read worse thrillers, but I've definitely read better. Subtlety does not seem like it's one of Ruth Ware's strengths. The whole book was an overload on creepy and ominous, even the most insignificant details like recognizing someone from Facebook. I understand foreshadowing and creating an atmosphere, but when literally everything is creepy, nothing is. I also found all the characters fairly irritating and the ending incredibly predictable, and I honestly can't imagine how anyone wouldn't guess the ending of this.

But I also found it compelling and entertaining. It was one of those books where once I got into it, I didn't want to put it down. I read most of it in one sitting and the reading experience was fun even if the book itself wasn't that great. I still plan to try another Ruth Ware, especially considering this was her debut novel.