2.75/5

Random aside before the review: I have never read a book that said the title so many times

This novel was… something. It managed to hold my attention, which is perhaps the best thing I can say about it. However, the ending was deeply unsatisfying, as both perspectives came from unreliable narrators—but in the worst possible way. The final reveal fell flat; Grady’s attempt to kill Abby felt entirely disconnected from the narrative, with no prior hints to support such a twist. While I don’t expect to predict every ending, I do expect some groundwork to be laid so that twists feel earned rather than arbitrary.

The island subplot was particularly strange. The reveal that all the residents were women because they couldn’t trust men felt contradictory, especially considering the financial success the community had, in large part, depended on a man. The premise had potential, but it ultimately lacked the strength and depth necessary to make it compelling.

In conclusion, while the concept was interesting, the book was poorly written and failed to deliver on its promise.