The characters are so good, it’s boring.
Jill and Ted adore their New York brownstone the way others adore their children. They have carefully, expensively, made every inch of it their own. It reflects who they are, their status and tastes. With the grand mahogany staircase and state-of-the-art kitchen, it is the stuff of glossy magazines and real-estate dreams. It is their sanctuary.
So when Ted’s inheritance runs out and he makes a bad investment, they panic. How can they protect their beloved home and enviable lifestyle?
The answer is obvious. Or at least, it is obvious to Jill and Ted. The death of one wealthy family member—from whom they stand to inherit millions—could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder. (Goodreads blurb)
I’m surprised on my feelings of this book because a lot of my feelings are based on the writing and storytelling aspect. Which surprises me because I normally enjoy the writing from this author.
I found this book so incredibly simple it’s boring. It’d be a boring TV show, and it was an even more boring book.
There’s absolutely nothing interesting about this book
There are absolutely no surprises in this book.
Apparently, the main characters are supposed to be unlikable, I thought they were actually smart, that seems to be uncommon on books. But people don’t want to read about smart murderers.
The writing felt very short and choppy. It was more telling than showing what was going on. And part of me doesn’t even blame the way it was written because there was nothing really interesting to show.
I just found this book so basic for an author I normally look forward to reading her plots.
Stats: 352 pages – Expected publication July 28, 2026
**Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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