A review by presleymarie85
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Okay, Ashley Audrain is my new favorite writer.  I read her first book The Push and couldn't put it down. I pushed that recommendation on anyone who was looking for something to read. Her second novel The Whispers had that same hold on me the entire time. Ashley writes such deeply flawed characters and builds tension not only between all the characters but for the reader as well.  The Whispers takes place in modern-day suburbia and it all starts on the night of a neighborhood birthday party celebration.  Whitney the beautiful put together respected mom is overhead reprimanding her oldest son for the whole party to hear. Fast forward and now that same child has had a major accident and with it, brings up shocking exposed secrets.  Told over three days and alternating between perspectives of the female neighbors, The Whispers will have your heart racing and your jaw will drop at the last sentence. Absolutely enjoyed 5his book and I look forward to her future publications.

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