The book struggled to keep my attention, but as long as I forced myself to focus there were some good twists and turns.

At no point while reading this book was I sure of where this book was going. I tried my best to guess, but I was not even close. This was an absolutely wild ride from start to finish.

I love being truly shocked by the ending of a thriller, and I was definitely shocked by this one. It is going to live rent free in my brain for a long time.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book. I leave this review voluntarily and all opinions are my own.

First, I want to thank Adele Parks & Mira publishing for a gifted copy of the e-book. I tried and almost succeeded to read it before the movie came out. Life always gets in the way of my best laid plans.

Anyway, this book was easy to read. It kept me interested the entire time. I loved the idea of twins being into the same man. But, not in the traditional way your mind immediately jumps. It's a bit different. Anna thinks Nick is a prince charming. Zoe thinks Nick is a liar. She will do anything to prove to Anna that Nick isn't who he says he is. That is all you need to know to start this book.

 I was hooked from the beginning, and I was intrigued until the end. THE ENDING! Y'all, it had me YELLING! I was legit yelling WHAT IN THE WHAT? Ask my husband. It's true. I was yelling and gasping. It was a good freaking ending!!

If you're a thriller fan, I recommend looking into this book!! You won't regret it!!

I loved how sinister, twisted dark this book was! I must admit that i absolutely love a twin troupe and this book just hit on everything that I love about a not quite right romantic thriller! THE TWISTS ALSO…my jaw dropped a few times! Cant wait to see the movie based on this book!

Special thanks to HTP Books and Mira books for the review copy of this book!!!


4.5⭐️

What a wild ride! I really enjoyed thid one. It was fast paced and unique. Can't wait to read more from this author!

I read this book for a rapid read-a-thon a couple months back and really enjoyed it. This is definitely one that you can binge. I was supposed to stick to a schedule but ended up reading it in 2 days because I wanted to know where it was going.

Identical twins Zoe and Anna have an unbreakable bond until one of them meets the man of her dreams and the other thinks he is a liar and is set on proving it.

There is a decent twist at the end which I still can't decide if I saw it coming or not. The ending wasn't my favorite of all time, but it was worth the read.

I put this review off a little too long but I’m finally doing it.

This story is one that didn’t resonate with me. I really wanted it to, I wanted to love it, but I just couldn’t get into it and the middle was so slow and long. I also didn’t really like how the book wrapped up, just…meh?

I won’t call it quits though and wouldn’t hate to read something by this author again. I also will watch the movie to see how it worked out because this might be one that works better for me that way.

Thank you so much to The Hive and Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

The Image of You
Adele Parks
2.5

Anna and Zoe are twin sisters but complete opposites.

Anna is sheltered, hopeless romantic, eager to be in a relationship. Nick wasn’t looking for a serious relationship but it happened. Zoe is protective of Anna. The early engagement found a last minute early wedding venue, things get serious very quick.

Nick seems scummy, Anna seems naive, Zoe a bit prickly

First half was engaging, moves quick; middle felt a bit slow; overall it needed more editing & cutting down.

This is the kind of thriller you can have on while doing mindless tasks, it’s not hard to follow along in fact it’s more enjoyable if you don’t go full out detective mode!

I think I’ll enjoy the movie adaption more than I did the book!

Unfortunately I had a very hard time getting into this one. I appreciate the chance to read it! Thank you so much

I so wanted to love this book, but it just didn't work for me. This was my second title from this author, and I'm so glad to see so many favorable reviews. Unfortunately, her writing style doesn't resonate with me.

Anna and Zoe are identical twins, but their appearance is the only thing that is the same. Anna lives in the UK, is introverted, thoughtful, romantic and a bit naive. Zoe lives in the States, and lives an extreme and dangerous lifestyle.

Anna decides to try out the dating apps to see if she can find her person. A few tiny white lies sprinkled in her dating profile lead her to Nick, who is also not very forthcoming with his actual intentions. Nick is an investment banker and is immediately drawn to Anna for reasons he cannot explain, despite his usual MO of wine, dine, and bail. Anna falls quickly for Nick and tells Zoe all about him. Zoe thinks that Nick is a liar, and decides to try and prove that he will break Anna's heart.

The ending of this book was great! I cannot wait to watch the movie to see the ending change.

4 out of 5 stars.

Thanks to The Hive on Instagram, I received an advanced copy from NetGalley; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.

This sexy, suspenseful story has me interested from the beginning but felt like it dragged on a tad bit too much in the middle. I had absolutely no clue about the twist and was shocked when I found out what was actually going on, so that was a plus. Overall I think the book could've been a little shorter, but the storyline was well thought out.

Thank you to HTP, Adele Parks and Netgalley for an ARC

I really struggled with this one. At first I was into it but I quickly lost interest. It’s very wordy and not much happens. It also was predictable.

So, I totally figured out the twists but I kept going back and forth so much. This book was so so well done. I love these books about twins lately. Especially ones that have a good twin and a bad twin. This book literally gave me whiplash at the end in the best way possible. I will be recommending it to everyone and anyone.

htp_hive hijacked my reading plans last weekend with #TheImageofYouReadalong Except this ended up being such a page turner that I found it impossible to stick to the reading schedule! If you love wild, twisty, sexy thrillers, make sure you grab this one before its movie adaptation on May 10!

I love Adele Parks and The Image of You fell into that category as well. Oddly enough this ended up being 5th book about twins in the past 5 weeks! It’s also the very first book I read in which character works exactly in the same line on work as me (Anna works in the drop-in for people experiencing homelessness and I run a slightly “rougher” version of the same program)! Just a few reasons this ended up being such a memorable read.

Anna and Zoe are twins albeit identical in looks only. Anna believes in love and finding her Prince Charming (despite only having experience with lying cheating frogs), while Zoe doesn’t trust men or feelings. Then Anna meets charming, good looking Nick and what she believes to be her happily ever after. Except with her wildly protective twin, all bets are off.

Grab this if
📚 you’re looking for an unputdownable thriller
📚 you enjoy games of cat & mouse
📚 you like thrillers about twins
📚 you like element of steamy in your reads
📚 you want to make sure you read the book before seeing the movie

Full disclosure, I did guess the big twist but I blame the sheer amount of thrillers I read plus my profession! I was still highly entertained by the way things played out! Especially the ending 😱

A huge thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing, Mira & NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I read this book as part of the buddy read and I am so incredibly glad that I received access to read this one!! I didn’t want to put the book down because it really pulls you in and you keep wondering what’s going to happen next! Adele Parks well done on this book, it was full of twists that kept you wondering what the characters were going to do next!!
Can’t wait to see this movie because the book was fantastic!!! Grab it right now and read this one!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Book was very well written. loved the twists and turns! I didn't expect the ending whatsoever and I can't wait to watch the movie adaptation

One-word review: Dark
Emojis: 🥰😠🫥
Rating: 3.5 🌟s

The Image of You by Adele Parks is a captivating tale of Anna and Nick's impending wedding. The plot takes an unexpected turn when Anna is unable to attend a dinner she arranged for Nick to meet her twin sister, Zoe. As sparks fly between Nick and Zoe, a complex love triangle emerges. The story takes a thrilling twist when a shocking death occurs, revealing hidden truths.

While I'm not a fan of infidelity in relationships, The Image of You by Adele Parks offers a unique blend of romance and thriller genres. The messy entanglements and fast-paced narrative kept me engaged up to a point, despite my personal reservations.

However, I figured the one real twist out at about 25%. The fact that it wasn't revealed until very close to the end meant I grew tired of being led in circles around what I already knew would happen. The story just droned on for me.

Despite my mixed feelings about the book, I'm genuinely intrigued by the upcoming movie adaptation. I'm eager to see how the plot will be brought to life on the screen and what new elements will be introduced. The potential for a fresh perspective is exciting, and I can't wait to see how it all unfolds.

While I enjoyed the overall vibe of this book, unfortunately it wasn’t quite for me. I was able to figure out the twist relatively early in the book. The first half or so felt very wordy with some repetitive and unnecessary information. The last quarter of the book was much better paced and was very enjoyable. I do think this will be a fun movie adaptation!

Anna and Zoe are twins. They are complete polar opposites in every way except for their appearance and loyalty to each other. Nothing or anyone could possibly break them apart until one man enters the picture. Nick.

Everyone knows seeking love online can be daunting, perhaps even dangerous. Anna trusts way too easily. And Zoe will do anything to protect her sister from harm. But the real question here is, at what costs?

Oh what a tangled web that is weaved in this twisted novel by Adele Parks. Prepare yourself to be thrusted into a steaming web of lies and expect the unexpected. The deception and madness in this one is like no other. I cannot imagine the wild rendering of this title onscreen as it hit select theaters on May 10th. Give it a read before you watch!


Thank you HTP Hive for hosting a speed read along. Can’t shake the thought of this book!