A review by infinityyy
Fifty-Fifty by Steve Cavanagh

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Two sisters are on trial for the murder of their father and former Mayor of NYC. Both are accusing each other of murdering him and it's up to the jury to discover which sister is lying or if they planned it together.

The book goes between the different perspectives of Eddie, Kate, Harry, and a "She" POV as one of the sisters. While I appreciated the structure, I did take off a star due to the constant POV shifts. The back-and-forth between first- and third-person made it a little tough to follow. I didn't feel fully invested until I was close to the end due to the switches. That said, I loved how the different perspectives added layers to this complex mystery.

Now let’s talk about the twists. Steve Cavanagh had me second-guessing myself the entire time. I was making mental notes, convinced I had the case figured out… and then BAM—new evidence would drop, and everything I thought I knew was wrong. It was incredible. I enjoyed trying to solve the case alongside the lawyers.

This was my first Steve Cavanagh book and my first experience with his character Eddie Flynn—and I get the hype. I didn't realize this book was already released, it's just receiving a new cover! Regardless, I'm glad I had the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books! I will be recommending this book to anyone looking for a psychological thriller. I can't wait to read more of Eddie Flynn!