All the Dangerous Things
2023 • 326 pages
Ratings50
Average rating3.8
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Ratings50
Average rating3.8
Following up her instant New York Times bestseller, A Flicker in the Dark, Stacy Willingham delivers a totally gripping thriller about a desperate mother with a troubled past in All the Dangerous Things. One year ago, Isabelle Drake's life changed forever: her toddler son, Mason, was taken out of his crib in the middle of the night while she and her husband were asleep in the next room. With little evidence and few leads for the police to chase, the case quickly went cold. However, Isabelle cannot rest until Mason is returned to her—literally. Except for the occasional catnap or small blackout where she loses track of time, she hasn’t slept in a year. Isabelle's entire existence now revolves around finding him, but she knows she can’t go on this way forever. In hopes of jarring loose a new witness or buried clue, she agrees to be interviewed by a true-crime podcaster—but his interest in Isabelle's past makes her nervous. His incessant questioning paired with her severe insomnia has brought up uncomfortable memories from her own childhood, making Isabelle start to doubt her recollection of the night of Mason’s disappearance, as well as second-guess who she can trust... including herself. But she is determined to figure out the truth no matter where it leads.
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This book features an unforgettable protagonist in Isabelle Drake, whose complex and multi-layered personality is a major highlight of the story - and how her troubled, albeit mysterious past keeps dragging herself in muddy waters.
Sometimes, the stories we create are about ourselves. Sometimes, other people. But as long as we believe them—as long as we can convince others to believe them—they keep their power. They remain true.
This is a story of a determined mother, of a woman on mission of finding her missing son. And in the process, her past unraveled, intertwining with her present and jolting her world.
I like this book better than her first work. All the Dangerous Things is thoroughly engaging, although it kinda starts a bit too slow for my preference but as we go deeper into the story, you'll find yourself biting your nails, wanting to know what exactly happened to Isabelle, whether her son will be found, whether it will all end well.
Overall, an excellent read that will keep you at the edge of your seat.
All The Dangerous Things
Stacy Willingham
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Beautifully told story of heartbreak and lies. The author tells the story in such a way you feel like you are apart of the story, you feel the feels, you smell the smells. Willingham has a great way with words. I didn't want to put this book down. I couldn't get to the end fast enough. I definitely did not guess the ending. Definitely recommend this one!!
Great, engaging read with twists and turns through the story. I definitely had a moment or two of woooow... and stopping to tell my (totally uninterested) husband about it. When given a rundown of characters and major actions towards the end, he said something to the effect of “whoa... interesting” but he's not much of a reader. Definitely a recommended read for anyone interested in murder/mystery/crime/parenting.
All the tropes in one book, and so very predictable. I liked the ending so I upped it a star, but in general I didn't enjoy this book.
