I can't remember the last time I was this conflicted about a book after finishing it. On one hand, the writing was excellent—fast-paced, thrilling, and engaging. The dual POVs and the interplay of past and present timelines worked great. I literally listened to the audiobook in one sitting because I couldn’t stop; I was eager to see how everything would unfold. The past POV, in particular, was interesting and well-written.

On the other hand, the FMC was one of the most poorly written characters I’ve ever encountered. She was irritating, overly self-absorbed, and obsessed with her self-worth, which seemed entirely tied to being in a relationship. Her life revolved around finding a boyfriend, leading her to ignore glaring red flags and make incredibly stupid decisions. No character development. While I understand the intention was to keep the protagonist—and by extension, the reader—confused until the very end, her obliviousness and tendency to “forget” key revelations made her almost unbearable.

The story began to fall apart for me after her second encounter with Tom. At that point, major events, like the brutal murder of her best friend, were conveniently swept under the rug, which felt implausible and frustrating.

The final plot twist genuinely surprised me—I didn’t see it coming at all. However, it felt more like a "gotcha" moment than an organic resolution. I don't feel there were enough breadcrumbs for the reader to piece it together, and some of the red herrings felt like borderline lying. Maybe I was simply too stupid to crack the mystery before the author revealed it, but despite its shock value, the twist didn’t fully land for me.

That said, the narrators were fantastic. They brought the story to life and captured the mood perfectly. I would definitely recommend the audiobook.

Verdict: A thrilling ride with excellent pacing and narration, but a frustrating main character and some questionable plot choices that may leave readers divided.