An ok kind of book - a bit too much psycho-analysis of the characters at times and the ending dragged on a bit. Not a book I'd rush to recommend but if you want a book to read by the pool on holiday that doesn't require much investment of thought, then this is the book for you.

I thought this was an incredible book. Dorothy Koomson is a brilliant writer. I didn't predict the end at all! Highly recommended!

Foi o primeiro livro que li da escritora e fiquei rendida com as reviravoltas que ela conseguiu criar. Todos os capítulos são parte de uma grande teia metafórica que, inicialmente, é pequena, com fios que ainda não criaram nenhum tipo de ligação. No fim, esta teia alcança um tamanho notável e todos os seus fios se interligam, tudo faz sentido, todas as personagens encaixam como as peças de um puzzle.

Não considero que seja um livro pesado, penso que esta talvez não seja a palavra certa para o descrever. No entanto, deixou-me com a garganta seca por diversas vezes.

Estava com altas expectativas em relação a este livro por todos os comentários positivos que fui lendo em relação ao mesmo. Talvez tenha sido por esse motivo que quando o terminei, me senti dividida.
Por um lado, senti que tinha gostado imenso já que sentia vontade de o levar comigo para todo o lado para ler sempre que pudesse.
Por outro, senti que precisava de algo mais, precisava de um desfecho menos abrupto, rápido, não querendo com isto dizer que foi previsível, completamente longe disso. Senti que não estava pronta para voltar a guardar o livro na minha estante. Senti que precisava de saber mais, principalmente de ficar a conhecer completamente a personagem da Mirabelle, sem mistérios, sem segredos, sem mais histórias ocultas e penso que a escritora não o faz claramente, ou pelo menos, como eu o pretendia.

Apesar disso, é sem dúvida uma história envolvente, viciante e recheada de surpresas :)

What an excellent book. After a lull in good old fashioned books that capture my attention and slap me from inside the pages, this made me grasp reading again in much the same way as Jodi Picoult, Kirstin Hannah or Diane Chamberlain does; you know, those “favourite authors” that are your “go to” after trying to dabble in a bunch of other genres or authors. This book made me question my relationships and my morality compass, and any book that makes you think outside of its covers is worth a read. It posed a fascinating question of criminal behaviour, nature vs nurture, truth vs lies, and appearance vs reality.

One of the strongest things about this book is Koomson’s ability to write very strong female characters that are believable, even if you have strong feelings of hatred towards one or two of them. I loved the portrayal of Maribelle and I found Tami to so so strong. Even Fleur and the daughters came alive in my mind. That’s the mark of a good book.

This was a five star up until the last few chapters where it slipped into a 4.5 book; the ending that was a "twist" had very little foundation and I found that let down the overall story a bit.

Recommend this!! I’ve only read a couple of her other books as they are not readily available in NZ but I shall be on hunt from this day forward!!

It was a good book, written from the point of view of various characters throughout, the chapters dictated the narrators but what a complete mess Tamia Challeys life became! Admittedly there were more twists and turns than Rapunzels plait and it wasn't altogether plausible - would this all really happen to one group of people- but hey, as a holiday read it suited me fine.

I think this might be my favourite dorothy koomson book. Gripping storyline, intriguing characters and some fabulous twists and turns. I guarantee you will be reading long into the night to find out what's going on!

Wow what a twist of a book wasn't expecting who it was or the reason at all , fantastic read

An amazing book, couldn't put it down. Connected with the character of Tami & felt everything she was going through. Really well written.

Loved it... I was inclined to give it 4 out of 5 because of my love/hate relationship with some of the characters...however ,I enjoyed the book too much as a whole not to give it 5/5!

Love Dorothy Koomson books!!