I've never read a book with a dual timeline story, although I've loved movies in that genre, so I was excited to try this! I'm so glad I got an early copy & will absolutely be investing in a physical once it released! This is a completely absorbing and compelling thriller, providing not just one story but two entire separate ones that come together seamlessly. I've never read from this author before but will ABSOLUTELY pick anything else they write up -- loved this so much!! Could not put it down!

The Split was a promising psychological thriller, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. I liked the idea of a dual timeline, and I do think that part of the book was done very well. I was never confused about which timeline it was. I also liked the characterization of Jane and Esme and how different they were from each other. However, the story (or stories) themselves just weren't very interesting to me. The plot seemed somewhat bland, even in the timeline where Esme was missing and stakes were considerably higher. I didn't dislike this book, but it just didn't hold my attention as much as I wished it had.

This one was not necessarily my cup of tea. I really enjoyed the descriptive elements of the writing style but it wasn’t my favorite in terms of plot or characterization. I had a great time with the story but not sure I’d get past the plot.

Two stories in one. WOW. I wasn't sure if I'd like the book but the idea worked. I appreciate Frick's talent and writing. Thrilled to have read such an interesting book. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Four stars.

I thought the premise was really fun and solid. Each chapter told what happened if one choice (driving in the rain) in each possible scenario was made.

My major issue was that what happened in both was a little too similar. It was easy to mix up what happened in each timeline because the same thing would be discovered or happen in both just a few pages apart. I also didn’t love the ending, it seemed very abrupt after so much build up.

That said, I love the idea and the story of the sisters really played out over the book in a logical way. I felt like it was well written (either story would have made a good book on its own) but together is a little rushed?

I love Kit Frick novels and this one is brilliant! I'll admit it took me a minute to figure out the "gone" and "home" chapters, but once I did, we were off and running! The plot revolves around two sisters, Jane and Esme who were involved in some kind of accident years ago. In one scenario, Esme has been missing for 36 hours, last seen in a bar and now her luggage and phone remain. In the second, Jane goes to rescue Esme as she's left her husband but is frightened about driving in the rain (re; accident in the past). And so begins the frantic search for Esme as well as Jane's worry over dealing with their mother in Memory Care as she is often delusional and tends to wander off or believe she is literally in the past. What a wild ride: present/past boyfriends, secrets, lies, drugs, affairs--what's not to like? I absolutely loved it!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.

This was a fast-paced and enjoyable domestic thriller by Kit Frick. I've read her YA novels before, and I must say I think Frick's writing is better suited to adult books as the voice in this novel is particularly strong. And compared to many other sliding doors books that I've read, I thought the two storylines complemented each other well and both continued moving the mystery forward. The two endings weren't my favorite, but that's to be expected in super twisty books that prioritize a surprise reveal. Overall, an enjoyable read for lovers of domestic suspense and thrillers!

3.5 stars.

I love what Kit Frick went for with this novel. I am a huge fan of "split" books - Half Life by Jillian Cantor is one of my favorite books! While I enjoyed the premise, I couldn't quite connect with the characters so even though I read the first half of the book in one sitting, it took me a few days to get through the second half. The gap in reading also made the second half a bit confusing and I couldn't keep track of which story was which, who knew what, who was suspicious in each timeline, etc. (this ties into my biggest issue with the story which I detail below but is a minor spoiler.) The ending took some unexpected turns that I felt didn't enrich the story. I didn't need a shocking ending for a book with two different plotlines and since we essentially only get half of a book for each split, the twists felt half baked and out of nowhere. I was also hoping for this to dive in deeper to the dynamic between Jane and Esme!

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I think the decision to make the villain and the plot the same for each thread of the book was a miss. I think there were more interesting or more creative ways for the story to unfold and it felt almost pointless in the end. Typically these books focus on the ways that different decisions affect our lives and I kept waiting for the stories to branch out from each other but they really didn't. Story 2 was essentially Story 1 but a few days delayed.

I was a bit nervous to read The Split because sliding-door plots usually don't keep my attention. However, the summary of this one really interested me and I'm so, so glad I picked it up. I love narratives like this, where the plot isn't marked by major things happening to the protagonist, but rather by the protagonist slowly unraveling a mystery.

As far as the dual plot lines go, they worked for me until around the 80% mark. At that point, I had to keep stopping to remember what happened in which narrative. Unfortunately, that pulled me out of the story itself, which is a bummer, because it was so suspenseful. Otherwise, I loved this book and look forward to reading whatever the author publishes next.

Some truly interesting ideas here. Unfortunately, I found the execution to be lacking. I never fully connected with the characters, which is a shame. However, I'm sure there are readers who will love the book as the concept is very original. I can see myself recommending it to certain people.

I wanted to like this book. I really did. The switching timelines made it really, really hard to keep everything straight, to the point that I almost didn't finish this. It's a neat concept! Maybe the shortfalling is on my end, to be fair, but it just felt jumbled and like two different drafts of the same book mashed together.

This novel feels like a fresh new take for the mystery genre. With the dual simultaneous timelines from a singular point of view, this book captured my interest almost immediately and had me frantically reading on to the conclusion. Plain Jane used to be close to her sister, the beautiful and elegant Esme, before an accident altered their relationship. One stormy night, Esme calls Jane out of the blue and asks for a ride, and what follows are the stories of if Jane does risk a drive on a dark rainy night, or if Jane refuses to concede to her sisters request. Refreshingly new and greatly enjoyed!

Jane and Esme are privileged sisters trapped in a toxic dance of blame and guilt and family complication until the fateful stormy night when Esme calls her sister for help. Plain Jane, the responsible one, is a successful business woman in Manhattan. Her charming and feckless younger sister Esme is a party girl married into a wealthy family.

The narrative splits into two versions of what happens next. Jane can't drive to Manhattan through the weather to get Esme, and Esme disappears after making one arty Instagram post, or Jane picks her sister up and they spend uneasy weeks together in the Connecticut family home until Esme disappears.

Fans of suspense will appreciate Kit Frick's deft hand with setting scenes and keeping the two lines separate. The requisite twists, turns, and red herrings appeared in both tracks.

Yet, while the story works well enough, I personally didn't connect with the characters. My loss, but regardless the track Jane took, I was not interested in getting to know either woman better.

Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my unfettered opinion.

WOW! The pitch that this is two mystery-thrillers in one is totally true - not just one fabulous mystery but TWO!

In The Split we meet Jane Connor, the steadfast responsible sister in the family. She cares for her mother with early onset dementia and overly mothers her younger sister Esme. No one seems to appreciate her hard work - her mother barely recognizes her and her sister seems to actively dislike her. Still, she soldiers on.

The story changes when Esme calls Jane from a hotel requesting that she pick her up late at night in NYC. Esme declares that she is leaving her husband and she needs a ride immediately, Jane wants to ask her to wait until the morning and this splits the book into two perfect thrillers, alternating chapters and highlighting the same potential evil doers.

Just loved this book and hope more authors take this on - I don't know if anyone else can create a work that keeps the tension and mystery in two stories at once like Kit Frick, but I loved it. So yes, get two great thrillers for the price of one and lose yourself in the The Split
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I’ve recently read another book that has the two possible storylines going. This makes for a very interesting read and very much a page turner. Jane’s story will be familiar to those who have younger siblings, especially a younger sister and I could really relate to her being so protective. Crazy how a simple decision could affect the future.

A read-in-one-sitting thriller that builds beautifully on Frick's YA career. A recommended purchase for collections where thrillers are popular.