Actress Lila Crayne and producer Kurt Royall are an unstoppable filmmaking team. They’re partners in life as well as business, and they’re seen as Hollywood’s “it couple.” But when Lila enters into therapy as part of research for a role, her therapist, Jonah Gabriel, is concerned by what she tells him about their relationship. However, what appears at first to be a straightforward story about a toxic partner is actually anything but. Because in this story, nothing—and no one—are what they seem.

I had a tough time getting into this one at first, but by the time the first twist was introduced, I was hooked! And the story just got better and better from there. I don’t want to give too much away about the plot, but I will say that the twists were foreshadowed absolutely perfectly. I saw one of the big ones coming, but the groundwork was laid so subtly that I felt really smart for figuring it out, which is honestly the sweet spot for me. The author deftly alternates between points of view. We get glimpses into different character’s heads, but some scenes play out almost cinematically, where we as the reader are just watching from the outside and don’t know anyone’s motives. This is clearly done intentionally and it’s incredibly effective.

If you’re looking for a feminist thriller with glamorous Hollywood vibes…oh, friend, this one is definitely for you!

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book so much! The different POVs and the incredible use of different mediums makes the story flow very fast. It makes you unsure who to trust and how much to trust them. The foreshadowing is there but not too in your face, and the twists keep you hooked until last page.

I really enjoyed reading this book and would 100% recommend to all thriller lovers!

A fast paced read about a beautiful Hollywood starlet who is making a modern adaptation of Tender Is The Night by Fitzgerald with her director husband.
As you follow along with the story you realize that no one is quite who they appear to be. I ate this book up and really enjoyed all the nods to Fitzgerald and I couldn't wait to see where the story took me.
I really enjoyed this beautifully written debut, and look forward to reading more from this author.

For my more indepth, spoiler free review you can check that out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VniqVn6ak9Q&t=375s