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Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
2.0

I really wanted to love this book. I had heard so much about it, but it just wasn't for me. The story of Louise having an affair with her boss and befriending his wife had all the makings of a great psychological thriller. I honestly loved the beginning part of the book even though I hear other people thought it was very slow, but then, the book took an odd turn in my opinion. The story of the night terrors leading to lucid dreams was not what I was expecting at all. There could have been another way for Adele to know what was happening with David and Louise without having to go to a place that was so far-fetched, and don't get me started on the body swapping. That was way too much for me. Yes, the ending was a big shock that I didn't see coming, but it wasn't enough to save this book.

I also want to mention how the ending was so sad for Adam, Louise's son. That poor kid.