Villains. We love to hate them. And this book puts that front and center as Lucas’ snarky, devious voice details his every motive and move. 

He needed money. Lots of money. And there’s no easier way to get an abundance of cash than to inherit it. But just as it appears he’s pulled off a brilliantly lucrative con, cracks in the execution start to appear. 

McKinnon nailed Lucas’ inner voice. I felt deeply entrenched in his psyche. His pompous and conniving nature was a complete juxtaposition to the tenderness he felt for his dad. The idea that I occasionally felt sorry for such a psychopath shows adept characterization. 

While Lucas’ internal dialogue is written with skill, the first person POV didn’t work for me. Eventually I lost interest in his meanderings of his thought. And the ending, while I suspected some of it, was a bit too over the top and too unrealistic for me to fully enjoy. 

I went back and forth between the print and audio versions of this book. Alex Wyndham’s British accent gave an allure to Lucas’ most devious thoughts. 

Many thanks to my partners Mira Books, HTP, and Harper Audio for the #gifted copies!