Title | Someone Else's Life |
Author | |
Series | Standalone |
ASIN | B09SFYNNX3 |
Publisher | |
Ed. Language | English |
Format | e-book |
Length | 297 pages |
Pub. Date | February 1st, 2023 |
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Someone Else's Life is a psychological thriller that will have you second-guessing yourself at every turn. I had many alternatives for the ending in my head but nothing was correct. I was mind blown.
Summary from Publisher:
A new life in paradise should have healed her wounds. But for a woman struggling to hold on to her family and her sanity, one stormy night could change everything.
Blow by blow, Annie Lin’s life crumbles. Her dance studio goes bankrupt. Her mother and beloved dog are gone the same year. Then a terrible accident leaves her young son traumatized.
It’s time for a change.
Palm trees, mai tais, peace and quiet―Annie should be at ease, safe in her new Kauai home with her husband and son. She hopes proximity to her family can provide them all with a sense of belonging and calm. But soon items from her past start turning up―her dog’s collar, a bracelet that disappeared years ago―and she has the unnerving sensation she’s being watched. Reality begins to fracture, and Annie’s panic attacks return. When, during a brewing storm, a woman appears on her doorstep looking for shelter, Annie is relieved to have the company and feels an unexplainable bond with her visitor.
As the night progresses, Annie realizes the woman is no stranger. Their lives are inextricably intertwined―and Annie might just lose everything.
It was one of the most suspenseful books I've read in a while. I'm not usually a fan of thrillers, but I was impressed by how well it was written, especially for readers whose English is not their first language. It was an easy read and very immersive. I felt like I was in the story because of the writing style. The cover also lured me to choose this book. It's stunning.
I had a lot of fun learning about different cultures through a book and this one picked Hawaii as its setting and Taiwanese as its character's background. I think Hawaii it's the right choice for someone who needs a fresh start like the MC. But, this is a thriller, right? So, the author made something completely ironic with a storm and a creepy stranger knocking on your door.
The plot about these two women's parallel lives made me scared all night but curious at the same time. I couldn't put it down. By the way, I started this book late at night and as a result, I slept very little because I kept flipping the page to see what happened. The slow build creeped me out so much that I stopped for a moment and updated an IG story about it to calm me down.
One thing that I don't like is I found some of the descriptions repetitive, but I still enjoyed the plot's twists and turns. It's a wild ride.
Recommended for those who like:
• Psychological suspense
• Mind games: Gaslighting
Content Warnings: mental illness, mention of suicide, murder and trauma.
e-ARC kindly provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This book will be published on February 1st, 2023.
Where to buy:
Amazon (kindle) | Book Depository (paperback)
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