This is a twist on the classic story of rags to riches people who become vindictive, heartless, deceptive in their fight to keep what they think will make them happy.
It's also a story that kept me guessing what would happen next. We have Cat and Neena both wanting seemingly perfect William. One is married to him (Cat) and one wants to be (Neena.)
Then we have poor Matt, Neena's likeable, normal husband, the only person it seems in their gated community who cares about people, not status or money.
And we have crimes. Clever snippets dropped into the plot along the way so that you wonder exactly who is telling the truth—if anyone.
I enjoyed this quick, entertaining story, especially the ending. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of the book. ( )

This was an Amazon first reads book.
I get that I am not the target audience for this book, but you have to suspend most logical linear thinking to get through this. The story is so over the top, it is like a combination of Harrold Robbins, Danielle Steele, and Sidney Sheldon all in one book.
The problem is none of the characters is very likable so anything bad that happens to them- as a reader I didn’t care. And bad stuff happens.
This new trend of books about sociopathic narcissistic women, is starting to a little repetitive.
If you are laying by the pool this will be perfect.
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Bad people behaving badly. How many narcissist can screw up other people's lives? These characters are clearly made up and that takes you out of the book the whole time. Even the good guy had a dark side. ( )

2.5 stars

Although I liked the premise of a dysfunctional female friendship, the pacing was inconsistent and the plotting implausible.

I enjoyed Torre’s A Good Lie so was really looking forward to reading this. But it was a let-down. Despite of figuring out the predictable twist, I had hoped the end would make up for it. It didn’t. ( )

Are you the jealous type?

@BrillanceAudio sent me “Every Last Secret” by AR Torre this week and I couldn’t wait to listen to it. Audiobooks are such a great escape for me. When I began listening and heard the voices of 2 of my favorite narrators, I was even happier!

Kat Winthorp is “that” woman that everyone wants to be... and has the husband who dotes on her. When he hires a new woman to work with him and she conveniently moves in next door, Kat has her suspicions. Trying not to be jealous, she’s leading with her gut and her gut says that this new woman is on the prowl!

There isn’t a lot of action in the beginning of the book, but it picks up on the last 40% or so. Plenty of backstabbing and secrets in this novel for everyone. The plot was good and the scenes were well placed and easy to visualize, but it just felt like something was missing.

The narrators selected to play the two women were perfect. Kat’s voice oozes elegance whereas the other has a smoky, seductive tone to it. I really feel that the audio brought this to life better than if I’d have read it myself.

It publishes December 1st on audio!

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