I thought it was the day Deya remembers going to the subway and seeing her dad when the train doors opened. So the book wouldve left off right before that moment.

The ending omg!

Also kind of confused. There were a few times where I thought things were going to be explained more....and then nothing.

Really liked this book, not sure why it wasnt picked as a book of the month!

Agreed!! This was in my top 3 of the year!!

Agreed! I loved this so much!! Gave me all the feels.

It starts to pick up a little around 170 I thought. But yeah, the pace was slow.

Right? All through the book I thought, shes just protecting her son, shes not actually crazy. Then I closed the book and thought, this lady is a sociopath! I wasnt expecting that actually.

This book took me forever to read as well. In the end I liked it, but it was looong.

Completely agree. I was reading it thinking, I think this is the best book Ive ever read. Also was crying at the end! So good.

Completely agree. Do not understand the hype for this book...

I liked the Mac part and only because there were so many clues that he was doing something weird. I was so glad they wrapped up that part.

I know!! So many questions and the ending was a lot of nothing!! Really wanted more at the end.

I took it as yes, she killed him. They hinted at it a little bit.

so many! Please no more books about lies, or missing wives or children.

I read Behind Her Eyes and when I finished that one, I remember being like “WTF just happened?!” And I was hoping for another ending like that. But Cross Her Heart just did not do it :( I also was annoyed that Katie appeared out of nowhere halfway through the book.

She was not likeable!!

This book was much better than I expected. And I really liked the writing. Im having a hard time moving on to my next book because the writing in November Road was so much better. It definitely does play like a movie too.

ugh yes, I felt the same way!

ya I didnt like him, definitely selfish. I did not understand the appeal there.

Also struggling with this one, glad Im not the only one who doesnt love it. I dont find her to be likeable at all!

I agree the sections of 1969 I found slow until the end. However, I didnt realize who Mrs Vargas really was until the end of the book!

So many things in this book, where there was a big lead up....and then nothing. The explanation Frannie gave at the end was so rushed. We went through the whole book thinking she was involved somehow and then she says she didnt do anything and its over? Also didnt understand the Lottie thing. That being said I was surprised by the ending even though when I think back, it makes total sense.

Im 100 pages in and I find that I read about 20 pages and just put it down for the day, which is not how I usually read a book like this. Its kind of a boring and the writing is intense even though nothing is really happening.

Agreed! I liked it, it was cute, kind of read like a movie. But also not much to it. Im not sure I totally believed how quickly they got together.

Did anyone read this? Is it good?

I love this comment!

Yes! After I read that on the book sleeve, it all made sense!

you made it farther than I did. I just couldnt do it, felt like all the other recent thrillers.

I also was waiting for a twist that never came. He was definitely creepy, but I was disappointed!

I think I might be the only person who is not a fan of this book. Ive made it 200 pages, I like the parts with Artemis and Aech. But the detailed descriptions are getting boring. Anyone else? Probably related to the fact that I hate video games in real life.

I loved this book! I like that the characters were flawed and their relationships were messy. I think it made it more realistic. I did not care for Andre, but I think thats because I really liked Roy.

Im not really enjoying this book so far, seems the same as every other thriller and for some reason Im finding it difficult to keep track of everyone. Is it worth finishing?

I just read this book while on vacation, and I also liked it. Some of the newer thrillers coming out are so bad that it made this look good!

I still dont get Maureen but I definitely think she has a few screws loose.

so very true!

Anyone finish this yet? Can't find a discussion thread for this book. Thoughts on Maureen? I liked this book but wondering what other people thought. I thought the story with Maggie would be a bigger part of the ending. Anyone else?

I completely agree. I didnt hate it, but I definitely didnt speed through it.

I agree. I liked the parts of the story that showed how messed up the whole family was, but way too much of the narcissism psychology stuff. I dont feel like it needed to be stated over and over again. I also agree that Abby was not likeable. She didnt feel like a full character to me.

I thought this too. It was a little creepy !

totally agree

it's predictable! I had to force myself to finish it.

I agree! It was boring, the crime not really that thrilling, and the ending was weird. I was really hoping that Fatima would end up being the murderer in the end just to make it more interesting!

I felt exactly the same way as both of you. I was hoping for mother-daughter story I could relate to. I didn't realize until after reading this that it was a YA book. But - I am going to check out that other book you mentioned!

I thought the article for the magazine was great because it was basically urging people to go out and buy her book while also fulfilling her promise to her job. :)

I agree, that last part at the end was strange!

That would have been a better ending, in my opinion!

Agreed! The story was all over the place!

I felt the same way except that I thought that was the point. The book was shallow and pointless just like the characters. I actually thought this was satirical. From that perspective, I enjoyed it. If it was meant to be serious then I just dont get it.

I liked this book but I'm not sure why!

Thank you, just got that part!