“But if there’s one thing I’ve learned from life as well as fiction, it’s that nobody is ever just a hero or just a villain.  We all have it in us to be both.”

 

Feeney is back with another cringeworthy thriller that can only be read at one setting: compulsively fast. Her knack for writing unlikable characters with complicated relationships is second to none.  And she’s at the top of her game with Rock, Paper, Scissors.  

 

We meet Adam and Amelia on an anniversary weekend getaway. It’s been a long journey, both in their marriage and to the Scottish Highlands.  And this escape could bring either reconciliation or devastation.  But what exactly does devastation look like for this couple?  

 

As secrets were unveiled and unexplainable circumstances unfolded, the tension increased, and the storyline became more compelling.   

 

Feeney created the perfect atmosphere, full of foreboding. The chapel was described in perfect detail, down to each molecule of dust, and was tinged with just the right amount of creepiness.  The snow storm, with all of its challenges, added an additional dimension to that captive feeling.

 

The point of view alternates between Adam and Amelia with anniversary letters from each year of marriage included as background.  This alternation kept me engaged and constantly made me ponder which POV was accurate, if any.  

 

The unveiling is adeptly executed.  A perfect 😱 moment.  And that ending.  Oh that ending.  This gripping read proves Feeney is at the top of her game.