Thursday, October 29, 2015

The Girl With No Past : A Book Review


If you follow my blog then you'll know that I've made it a goal to read more often. The husband bought this book for me a few Amazon orders ago and I finally got around to reading it this week. Yes, that's right, this week. I started and finished this book within a few days; mainly due to more commuting time and one really horrendous night spent in heartburn hell, but really this book was also that good.

Amazon describes it asA gripping psychological thriller for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.

The Descriptive text describes it as follows: Leah Mills lives a life of a fugitive – kept on the run by one terrible day from her past. It is a lonely life, without a social life or friends until – longing for a connection – she meets Julian. For the first time she dares to believe she can live a normal life. 

Then, on the fourteenth anniversary of that day, she receives a card. Someone knows the truth about what happened. Someone who won’t stop until they’ve destroyed the life Leah has created. 

But is Leah all she seems? Or does she deserve everything she gets? 

Everyone has secrets. But some are deadly.

I definitely didn't know what to expect when I started reading. The book starts off pretty intense and interesting and continues through twists and turns the entire time. I remember being near the end of the book (according to my Kindle) and I kept wondering when things would be explained. For a moment, I panicked thinking it would be a series and I'd have to spend another few days and eight more dollars before I could find out what happened. Luckily this wasn't the case and all my questions were answered by the end. That being said the ending was semi anti-climatic and open-ended (possible sequel?) but overall I liked the idea of the book and it was definitely well written and suspenseful. 

Have you ever read anything by this author? Let me know what you're reading at the moment! XO

8 comments:

  1. Very interesting as I loved the two books it's similar too. My maiden name was Mills, too funny. I loved Gone Girl but thought Girl on the Train was ok? Do you think I'll like this? I want a couple new books for Winter but want them to be "great!" Ha ha!! I hope this Friday eve is lovely for you beautiful friend!!!

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    1. I didn't read either of the other books to be honest. I know, that's weird, right? I'm a perpetual "I'll get to it in 4 years after it's not relevant anymore." Not intentionally, it just happens. But this was awesome, it's super suspenseful right to the end so if you like to be kept guessing you'll love it! I would definitely read this again if that helps? LOL. I hope you are having a great Thursday, almost Halloween :D XO -Kim

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  2. This book sounds really interesting, I need so new reading material so I might give this one a go. Great review Kim I hope you're well my gorgeous friend!

    Ella xx
    www.ellaselement.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. It was really good, if you like thrillers this will totally be up your alley! Thanks so much my beautiful friend, I hope you have a fun and safe weekend! XO -Kim

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  3. I looked at this book the other day but never actually brought it!
    It sounds amazing though, especially as I liked Gone Girl and Girl on the Train. I will definitely need to read it now.
    Lauren xx

    www.laurenshh.blogspot.com

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    1. It's very good! Thanks for stopping in gorgeous! XO -Kim

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  4. Ohhhh, that sounds really intriguing!! I like a bit of a twist and a thrill in a book, even though I most read "light" ones lately (my little relaxation time lol). Lovely review, hon!! Thanks for a great recommendation :*
    xox Nadia
    http://mielandmint.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. This looks like a good read and it must be impressive if you got through it in under a week ( big hugs for the heart burn by the way ). I recently read a brilliant book called " Fans of The Impossible Life " I loved it , it was about 3 mentally ill teenagers and it was just brilliantly written , I'd recommend it to anyone ! I'm currently reading a Charles Dickens novel for my English literature A-Level... I found that less intriguing as I've spent my half term reading it but still it was pretty good even if understanding and being able to follow a Victorian novel isn't my strong point hehe !

    Lots of love, Marianne xxx

    http://myhappybubblexx.blogspot.co.uk/

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