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This book was truly unbelievable and kind of ridiculous! But will I keep reading Modglin's books? Yes! 😆🤦‍♀️ It really did have potential, but was just laughable.

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Super quick and entertaining read. Unfortunately this one didn't grab me quite like her books usually do. It started out strong, but as the story unfolded, it began losing steam. Yes, there are twists, but some of them were rather ridiculous. Overall, not my favorite Modglin read, but I'll continue to be a fan. The audiobook narration was very well done. Thanks to netGalley and Dreamscape Media for my ALC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Thanks to Dreamscape and Netgalley for this breathtaking eARC in audiobook format.

Everything about this audiobook/ novel is outstanding and a MUST listen /read for fans of psychological thrillers.

What begins as an engaged couple seeking a getaway trip before their baby is born quickly becomes so much more in true Kiersten Modglin fashion.

The narrator is a perfect choice for this compelling audiobook.

I was almost knocked out of my chair in shock by the twist and turns in this must listen audiobook, Although I am a huge fan of the author, this novel was my favorite yet.

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Awesome book! Totally did not see where this was going at all but enjoyed the ride. So many twists I will forever read anything from Kiersten Modglin! Highly recommend! Thank you NetGalley for this advanced audiobook!

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This was not good in my opinion. The last few books that I read from modglin have kind of been random. The random relationship between the females was not needed in my opinion. I normally love her twist and turns of the plot but they have fallen flat for me.

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Ok this book was insane. I still can't believe what all happened. The entire time you're waiting for something to happen and then all at once everything happens. Sadie is so much stronger than I thought she was. The very ending was like holy crap did that really happen and then you are like wait that's the end. I need more I need to know what happens next. Such a good thriller.

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I am a sucker for KMod. As soon as I see she's released a book, I know that I have to have it. This story did not disappoint. Typical of most of KMods domestic thriller this is short, sweet, and to the point. This one has two MCs, Sadie and Calvin. Calvin is a late 30s professor and Sadie is a 30-something student at the University. Told in alternating timelines (Sadie starting present and Calving starting past) we meet them as they are preparing to go on their babymoon and right away kinks get thrown into the works. I wasn't sure where we were going with this story, at first I didn't know if we were going to have a Watcher in the Woods situation or something else entirely. There were so many different elements that by the time the reveal happens you are and aren't surprised, then the ending. KMod and her endings like to turn everything on its head and leave your jaw on the floor. The narrators did a great job with their characters and helped up the suspense.

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This was a fun twisty ride! I enjoyed every minute of this compulsive read. I love that I really had no idea what was going on. It’s hard to go into much detail without spoiling anything. Everything is so intertwined and comes together so well in the end! I love when the “bad guy” gets their just desserts.

The audiobook is great. I loved the dual narration. It worked so well with how the chapters switched between her and him. I also really enjoyed the past and present timelines as well.

If you enjoy a twisty domestic thrillers, then I definitely recommend checking out this audiobook!

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Just when I thought her books couldn’t get anymore crazy and drama filed. She’s outdone herself. She keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat the whole time.

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I really really enjoyed this one... up until the end. I feel like the very last chapter was tossed in there just for the sake of a twist and didn't make much sense realistically. I don't want to spoil anything but I feel like realistically what happened would not have happened without the character coming out unscathed by potential prison time. Despite that, this was still. quick action packed thriller that kept me guessing the whole time. If I could just pretend the very last chapter didn't happen it would be perfect

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WOW!! This was a wild and crazy ride!! I loved all the twists and shocking reveals. This was the perfect length to binge (4 hours), not to mention the intensity was real! I enjoyed every minute!

Thank you NetGalley & Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this ALC.

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This was a fun, fast-paced story that had me hooked from beginning to end. Popcorn thriller fans will enjoy this one, especially those who love authors like Kiersten Modglin and Freida McFadden.

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I couldn't get past the self-centered/immature nature of Sadie's character, but the story did keep me guessing. A bit far-fetched, but still entertaining!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this eARC.

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KMOD books 🤝 twists that make me reevaluate my life for the foreseeable future

I have not met a Kiersten Modglin book that I don't like! I have only read a handful of her work but I have found that she is a consistent thriller author. This book is no different. This solid domestic thriller follows Sadie and Calvin as they take their last trip before their baby arrives. When weird things start to happen and Sadie's paranoia reaches an all time high, every step they take may be their last......

I found this read to be very fast paced and intriguing. The major plot twist that KMOD implements is OUT OF THIS WORLD DUDE. I could have never guessed it. I also really enjoyed the narrator for this, she did a great job!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Dreamscape media for this ARC.

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If you're looking for a short-ish mystery thriller, I would definitely recommend this one!

I read this via audiobook and it was only five hours, so I knocked it out pretty quickly!

I did NOT see all of those twists at the end and that's what I want in a mystery/thriller. I want to go "ooooooooo" and I want to gasp. This was full of drama and surprise and suspense. Everyone will make you feel suspicious of them at one point or another. There is drama and suspicion, and everyone has a secret.

I really don't want to say anything else because I do not want to spoil this, so go read it! Overall summary of the actual story though: babymoon gets chaotic.

Thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

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This one had me hooked from the beginning, and I couldn’t put it down. The twists and turns were so good, and I honestly didn’t know who to trust. And the secrets, whew, SO many dark revelations by the end. It was a total nail biter. Yes, some twists were a bit over the top, but I still ate it up.
The narrators, Abigail Reno and Jay Myers did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life. There is cheating and a few other trigger warnings, so be sure to check those out before diving in. A fun domestic thriller that’s perfect for a one day binge read.

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This was phenomenal I was genuinely confused throughout the entire book. It kept me guessing who was being honest and I loved it. The audio was top tier.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ARC. Nice read!!! Definitely some twists I didn’t see coming. The story is a bit far fetched but it was very entertaining. Told in two timelines/perspectives. Audible narration was good. Definitely a fun little read.

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Omg. So heart pounding. So thrilling. So many twist so many turns. Like, I didn't see any bit of it going to happen. I was on the edge of my seat the whole boom.

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You know what you are signing up for with this genre. I appreciate that the author keeps her books short. I just listened to The Arrangement by Modglin this week and that one kept me entertained. This book had a similar format alternating with the male and female perspective however, this one I couldn't get into and DNF a quarter of the way through. I found my mind wandering and had to keep rewinding to get back on track. If the plot doesn't grip me in a thriller by the quarter mark, I am on to the next.
Thank you Dreamscape Media and Net Galley for the advanced copy audiobook. All opinions are my own.

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