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A review by jkjoy_books
I know Your Secret by J.M. O’Rourke
3.5
This psychological thriller starts with an intriguing premise – a woman with a long-held secret that is about to unravel. Amanda seems to have an ideal life, but discovering an ominous note on her car suggests someone knows a secret that could destroy everything. This sets up a story full of suspense and intrigue as Amanda desperately tries to figure out who is targeting her.
As the book progresses, the plot becomes very predictable and far-fetched. The “I Know Your Secret” is drawn out for too long without enough development of the backstory and side characters. Amanda’s escalating fear is very effectively conveyed at first but becomes repetitive. The final reveal of Amanda’s traumatic past feels very incomplete.
On the positive side, the writing flows very well, and the author does build a lot of tension surrounding the mystery person taunting Amanda. This delivers on some levels for all the readers who enjoy fast-paced psychological thrillers with complex female protagonists. Overall, it’s a moderately engaging read that falls short of being a stand-out in a crowded genre.
Thank you to Zoé from ZooLoo’s Book Tours, Inkubator Books, and the author for allowing me to read and review this book.
As the book progresses, the plot becomes very predictable and far-fetched. The “I Know Your Secret” is drawn out for too long without enough development of the backstory and side characters. Amanda’s escalating fear is very effectively conveyed at first but becomes repetitive. The final reveal of Amanda’s traumatic past feels very incomplete.
On the positive side, the writing flows very well, and the author does build a lot of tension surrounding the mystery person taunting Amanda. This delivers on some levels for all the readers who enjoy fast-paced psychological thrillers with complex female protagonists. Overall, it’s a moderately engaging read that falls short of being a stand-out in a crowded genre.
Thank you to Zoé from ZooLoo’s Book Tours, Inkubator Books, and the author for allowing me to read and review this book.