Incredibly disappointing plot twist. The book had SO much potential for an amazing plot twist. The set-up was well-written and the complexity of the characters were deep and intriguing. But halfway, the authors decides to make everything much less complicated and took away all the deep complexities of the characters, dumbing them down to the bones. The plot had you at the edge of the chair and then douses you in cold water. Truly wished the plot twist had been a different one (it honestly could have gone so many ways that would be way better) and I think this may be the most disappointing thriller read yet. It's not even a thriller by the ending tbh.

Ending was a bit of a letdown but the culprit was quite unexpected so I did like the element of surprise.

Quincy was annoying in the way that she allowed "Samantha" to control her instead of just throwing her out after 2 days and moving on. The way "Samantha" also switched from psycho to friend in the end was also wildly jarring. Like after all this, Quincy is still besties with her, why? I think this part was the most annoying aspect and lowered the rating for me. It would have made more sense if "Samantha" remained a psycho.

Mild spoiler alert: the ending was very lacking. We were left with so many questions and nothing was answered. The plot twist gives wtf vibes and not in a good way. We all like a good plot twist in a thriller but I would have preferred it if it stayed human. The first half of the book was very strong but towards the end, it just deteriorated. It felt like the author didn't know how to end it, rushed it and just haphazardly closed the book. There was so much potential for a better ending and so many things that could be fleshed out but ultimately I think the author ran out of ideas. 

This book was basically filled with whiplashes. The couple was constantly alternating between being horny for each other and being angry at each other. It makes sense at the beginning of the relationship but literally just a day after "I love you" has been established, they have another fight. And that fight was dissolved in the most nonchalant way. It reminds me of siblings fighting, which is not what we want in a relationship. There's not much communication. The MMC was NOT grumpy but straightup just cold. And then he very randomly decides he wants the FMC. No hints of attraction and suddenly lust. His personality randomly alternates between cold and warm and it's hard to keep up with his moods. The FMC is INFURIATING and refuses to talk to the MMC when she's mad. Listen, avoidance and silent treatment is TOXIC in a relationship. She loses her temper and forgives very whimsically. I had high expectations for this book because of all the TikToks posted but this was such a letdown. 

So I have some experience with the stalking trope. But Josh has got to be, by far, the best stalker ever??? I've never read a book with a stalker who emphasized so much on consent. He always makes sure she's comfortable, not too scared and always reminds her he will stop if she says the word. Also

Josh not being a cat or animal person and IMMEDIATELY becoming Daddy to Aly's cat had my ovaries wringing themselves out! It wasn't like a one or two time thing but he CONSTANTLY calls himself Daddy and even when a real home invader appears, his first thought is "Where is our son" ABOUT THE CAT!!! Please, where can I find a Josh? I need one please.

Aly is also a great FMC who didn't immediately fold into the fantasy (safety first, guys). She made sure to do her due diligence and only caved when she was 100% she was safe. The second half of the book was filled with action and suspense which I wasn't expecting but it was still very well written. An amazing read, I binged it in one day.

I really like the main character. Avery is an incredibly capable and successful woman but suffers from crippling insecurity.  While this may get old for some readers,  as a fellow plus sized girl with anxiety, horrible self-esteem and low sense of self-worth, my heart went out to her. Finn was such an amazing guy and every time he teaches her how to love herself, it felt like it was healing a small part of me too. The plot was small but solid. The epilogue was truly the cherry on the cake so I genuinely wished the author had included it in the book properly. It truly tied the story together nicely and bumped it up from a 4.5 stars to the full 5 stars.