4.5 stars.

This is much more of a mystery novel than a thriller. It wasn't what I was expecting (having gone in expecting thriller), but it was still a very well-written and engaging book. The plot is well constructed and interesting. There are some pieces that are somewhat predictable and the twists are not necessarily shocking, but it is still quite creative and fun. The protagonist is a good character and I appreciated the fact that she had a unique profession. I don't know why I found that so intriguing, but it kind of made the book for me in a way. I enjoyed her character arc quite a bit and I appreciated the ending. Without too many spoilery comments, I will just say that the ending is a bit less rosy and a bit more realistic than most books would have ended. It was a good read and definitely has me interested in Laura Dave's other work.