"The Boyfriend" offers an intriguing premise with its dual timelines, which keeps the plot engaging. However, I found the author’s writing style to be quite simple and lacking in complexity. As a reader who appreciates wit and cleverness in thrillers, I felt this book fell short in that regard. While it serves as a fine easy read that entertains, it lacks the critical language needed to fully immerse the reader in the story. Overall, it feels more suited for a young adult audience rather than mature readers seeking depth. I think this will be my last read for this author. I have read "The Teacher" and "The Housemaid" and I feel that I have scratched that itch and will actively seek out authors who write for a more mature audience.