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The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz Also by this author: The Bourbon Thief, The Night Mark
Published by MIRA on February 13, 2018
Genres: Contemporary Women, Fiction, Gothic, Suspense, Thrillers
Pages: 368
Format: ARC
Source: the publisher
Allison's "relationship" with her lover of the past several years has abruptly ended. She finds herself struggling; never has she found herself with her future so open-ended.
As thought it was fate, she receives a letter that transports her to her past, her life thirteen years ago, living as one of seven children "rescued" by legendary philanthropist and brain surgeon Dr. Vincent Capello. The letter is from one of Dr. Capello's adoptive son's; Capello is close to death and Allison is urged to come home to say her final goodbyes.
The life Allison had with Dr. Capello and his house on the Oregon coast was a perfect one. That all ended abruptly when someone attempted to take her life. She was abruptly removed from the home and her adoptive family. Until now.
In returning, Allison is forced to come to terms with what transpired that fateful night. In doing so, she uncovers secrets that shatter the idyllic image she once had of her "perfect" family.
Oooh, was this a good one!! Since discovering Reisz’s other works (like The Bourbon Thief and The Night Mark), I have come to count on her wholly unique, incredibly captivating Gothic fiction. This level of fandom has only increased with my reading of this most recent release.
The way Reisz excels is with her slow revelation and development of her characters. Sure, we may know surface-layer details about the main characters at the onset, but it is her deliberate pacing of the details that engages the readers, making the investment in the read seem effortless, but nonetheless immensely rewarding. Additionally, our perspectives or opinions about the characters waver tremendously throughout the novel, never really settling on a definitive opinion until the last pages were turned.
The story itself is incredibly captivating, forcing one to attempt to devour this in one read. As a fan (or devourer!) of thriller and suspense, it kept my attention rapt; I couldn’t bear to separate myself from the book until I read the final pages. It has the characteristics of so many genres that this is most certainly destined to be loved by readers of all sorts, from fans of mystery to lovers of romance!
All in all, this was an incredibly-well crafted read. Highly, highly recommended!
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