A review by bellebookcorner
Hello, Juliet by Samantha M Bailey

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

3.75

I’m not going to lie; this book is incredibly addicting!
Its short chapters and easy-to-read writing style had my eyes glued to my Kindle. I devoured this fast-paced story in just one day!

The story starts with a strong opening, told in dual timeline —the past and present—from our main character Ivy Westcott's perspective set against the glamorous yet dark backdrop of Hollywood.
It offers a glimpse into celebrity life, filled with dark secrets, glamour, and popularity.

Seeing things from Ivy’s POV, being a celebrity is not an easy job. Her lack of confidence doesn't help her case with the scandals and gossip. Additionally, Ivy doesn’t seem like a 32-year-old woman during the present timeline, which feels slightly odd.
However, after discovering the truth, everything finally makes sense, and I could understand Ivy’s character a little bit better. Her journey is complex and adds depth to the story.

The real culprit identity comes as a shocking reveal—I wasn’t expecting it at all!
The ending was wrapped up nicely at the end which I really appreciate, as most thriller books I read end tragically or have an 'open ending,' which can be quite frustrating.

Overall, this is an enjoyable and entertaining thriller. The mystery element kept me interested from start until the end.
If you like fast-paced thriller stories centred around entertainment industry with complex characters and dark secrets, then you can give this one a try.

Thank you to Thriller Book Lovers The Pulse, Netgalley, author and publisher for giving me an e-ARC of the book. I’m leaving this review voluntarily!

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