Who Would Like This Book:
If you love stories that make you want to yell at the characters and keep flipping the pages late into the night, this is your book. 'Secret Smile' is dripping with tension - think psychological suspense with a chilling dose of obsession and mind games. Brendan is the kind of villain who will have your skin crawling, and if you’re into thrillers where the danger creeps in slowly and you can’t quite trust anyone, you'll find lots to enjoy here. Fans of dark domestic suspense and unreliable perspectives will feel right at home.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the story a bit predictable and struggled to connect with Miranda, the main character. It can be frustrating when everyone around the protagonist seems oblivious or unsupportive, and for a few people, the plot felt repetitive or stretched believability. If you like your mysteries with extra layers of complexity or originality, you might find this one a little straightforward.
About:
'Secret Smile' by Nicci French is a dark and intense novel about obsession, abuse, and manipulation. The story follows Miranda as she meets Brendan and starts a relationship with him, only to realize his true sinister nature when he starts stalking her and manipulating those around her. The plot is gripping and keeps readers on edge as they witness Miranda's battle to save herself from Brendan's toxic influence. The writing style is described as well put together, entertaining, and compelling, with a surprising and satisfying ending that leaves readers shocked.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of stalking, emotional and psychological abuse, and manipulation.
From The Publisher:
You have an affair. You finish it. You think it's over. You're dead wrong . . .
'Too few novelists can combine this level of page-turning suspense with character care and pin-sharp prose' ERIN KELLY
Miranda Cotton thinks she's put boyfriend Brendan out of her life for good.
But two weeks later, she discovers that he's intimately involved with her sister, and what began as an embarrassment becomes threatening.
And then utterly terrifying . . .
Because Brendan will stop at nothing to be part of Miranda's life - even if it means taking it from her . . .
'Creepy, genuinely gripping' Heat
'Excellent, compelling, like an addiction' 5***** Reader Review
'Draws you right in . . . one of the best psychological thrillers ever' 5***** Reader Review
'Chilling . . . This book stays in your mind' 5***** Reader Review
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1 comment(s)
Miranda has very short lived relationship with Brenda before she call quits but very soon after he gets tougheter with her sister Kerry and nestle in with the family. Only Miranda realize how twisted he really is. It had me hooked for the majority of the book but the ending lacked badly in my opinion. To much loose ends and no good explanation on what happened. I was frustrated (like many others) by Miranda but also people around her and hoped it would end up with a satisfying conclusion but that never happened. So it's a 3 stars but most of the book is a 4 stars, I just wasn't happy with the ending
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About the Author:
Nicci French is the pseudonym for the writing partnership of journalists Nicci Gerrard and Sean French. The couple are married and live in Suffolk. There are twenty bestselling novels by Nicci French, published in thirty-one languages. Blue Monday was the first thrilling story in the Frieda Klein series, which concludes with Day of the Dead. facebook.com/NicciFrenchOfficialPage
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