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arellevee's review against another edition
5.0
There are twisty thrillers and there are holy moly twist thrillers! This is definitely the latter. Let me say, that if you think our altruistic MC is seemingly the least likely person to be a murderer, you’d be wrong.
An avid true crime watcher, this book sent chills because it demonstrates the extent to which devious people can masquerade as good-natured neighbors, committing heinous acts undetected.
Our MC, Ruby, was so witty and likable, even as we traveled her mind to her violence—I still rationalized that she seemed kinda cool.
This book lives up to the thriller label. I couldn’t stop reading and I’ve been turning it over and over in my mind since I finished it.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC. It was masterful!
An avid true crime watcher, this book sent chills because it demonstrates the extent to which devious people can masquerade as good-natured neighbors, committing heinous acts undetected.
Our MC, Ruby, was so witty and likable, even as we traveled her mind to her violence—I still rationalized that she seemed kinda cool.
This book lives up to the thriller label. I couldn’t stop reading and I’ve been turning it over and over in my mind since I finished it.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC. It was masterful!
readerxtine's review against another edition
3.0
This was an OK, kind of dark and kind of fun thriller. It’s not a spoiler to say the narrator is an antihero; she’s a psychologist who is also a serial killer. I found it kind of annoying that Ruby seems to be very insightful, except when it comes to her crimes. She is constantly beating it into the reader that it was OK for her to commit her crimes because these were bad people doing bad things and someone needed to stop them. Never does she consider the impact it may have on those around the victims, their families, friends, loved ones. It makes her seem truly cold and not half as smart as she thinks she is. I was hoping she’d get caught.
kriseggert's review against another edition
2.0
I never would have finished this book if I’d had another audiobook in queue. Unlikable main character. Was it supposed to be funny?
amysbooknook8's review against another edition
3.0
Do you ever watch a movie and realize the entire movie was in the trailer? Yeah, me too… and enter Blood Sugar lol
chattycathy55's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick read. Ruby has killed 3 people but stands accused of killing her husband who she didn’t kill. Although she doesn’t believe she is a sociopath I might argue otherwise. Especially in terms of #3 victim. If you want a quick light story this works. If you want some more depth to your characters it did not work for me.
jeralynn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
briimarie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
As a diabetic myself, this title jumped out to be at B&N and I had to buy it. This book single handedly pulled me out of a 6 month reading slump. (Other than an audiobook)
The character driven writing took a bit to get used to, but once I did I was drawn in. Despite reading this on the way back from work, I looked forward to it. The hour ride flew by.
The character driven writing took a bit to get used to, but once I did I was drawn in. Despite reading this on the way back from work, I looked forward to it. The hour ride flew by.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Animal death
mthereader's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
whatisqreading's review against another edition
3.0
Imagine being accused of 4 murders when you know without a doubt that you only comitted 3 of them! Ruby is caught up in an extraordinary situation like this after the death of her beloved husband Jason.
You learn the details of the past of Ruby's 3 murders as it leads up her fighting to clear her name and providing that she did not murder her husband. Thank goodness her friend Roman was able to her legally assist her. This book started on a high (litterally) and mellowed out from the middle to the end but I can defintely see how important it is to have strong, supporting friendships and being cordial even to strangers becuase Ruby was about to go under the jail for all of this mess.
You learn the details of the past of Ruby's 3 murders as it leads up her fighting to clear her name and providing that she did not murder her husband. Thank goodness her friend Roman was able to her legally assist her. This book started on a high (litterally) and mellowed out from the middle to the end but I can defintely see how important it is to have strong, supporting friendships and being cordial even to strangers becuase Ruby was about to go under the jail for all of this mess.