Before She Finds Me

For me, this was a totally engaging thriller/mystery. Loved the premise going on and then as layers were revealed, no one in this suspense novel was totally innocent. It got a bit confusing at times how people inter-related to each other, but I kinda liked the secrets and Chavez left enough breadcrumbs to have it make sense. Most suspense I read nowadays is a bit over the top with its characterizations and implausible plots but I didn't think this one was - all the pieces fit together though I'd imagined a couple of other twists that didn't happen which were missed opportunities. As my second book carries a strong mother-daughter theme as well, this one grabbed me from the beginning and I loved that it was carried by two strong female protagonists. My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy.

I love starting a book blind. No reading the synopsis or reviews. Before She Finds Me started off quickly and stayed that way. I finished this in one day because I just had to know. Short chapters and good writing made this an easy one to get lost in.

I really enjoyed both Ren's and Julia's characters. They are both complex, while at the same time relatable. For me at least, being a mom.

This is definitely a good one for fans of domestic thrillers. Those with sensitivity to mass shootings, specifically to do with kids and schools, may want to steer clear of this one.

This one comes out soon so keep an eye out and grab a copy once it does. I sincerely appreciate the publisher for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.