Who is this book for?
- Fans of fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers who prioritize entertainment over literary depth.
- Readers who enjoy stories with snowed-in, isolated settings and survival elements.
- Those who like books that can be easily consumed in one or two sittings.
- Fans of Freida McFadden's previous works and writing style.
- People looking for a quick, escapist read with some twists and turns.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers seeking more complex, literary thrillers with deeper character development.
- Those who are sensitive to topics like infertility, rape, or child abuse being used as plot devices.
- People who prefer their thrillers to be highly realistic and plausible.
- Readers who dislike predictable plot twists or convenient coincidences in stories.
- Those looking for more original takes on thriller tropes and storylines.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Fast-paced and addictive, keeping readers hooked from start to finish
- Atmospheric and suspenseful, creating a tense, edge-of-your-seat reading experience
- Features a more intelligent and resourceful main character compared to some of the author's previous works
- Easy to read writing style that pulls readers in
- Explores themes of motherhood, survival, and manipulation
- Contains some unexpected twists and turns
- Provides an entertaining, escapist thriller experience
- Effective use of the snowed-in/isolated setting
- Compelling enough to be read in one sitting by many readers
- Delivers the author's signature style that fans enjoy
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Plot twists were predictable for some readers
- Characters and situations felt unrealistic or implausible at times
- Writing was repetitive in parts, especially descriptions of the main character's pain
- Some found the ending underwhelming or anticlimactic
- Portrayal of infertile characters as desperate baby-stealers was seen as problematic by some
- Plot holes and convenient coincidences strained credibility
- Lacked the depth and originality of some of the author's previous works
- Overuse of certain tropes like the 'crazy infertile woman'
- Casual use of sensitive topics like rape was off-putting to some readers
- Felt rushed or not as polished as it could have been
