Blood Sugar
Ratings27
Average rating3.9
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Ratings27
Average rating3.9
"Terrific. You might come for the mystery, but you will stay for the sheer energy."--New York Times Book Review An utterly delicious debut thriller that tells the story of the most likable murderess you will ever meet, perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Jessica Knoll. “I could just kill you right now!” It’s something we’ve all thought at one time or another. But Ruby has actually acted on it. Three times, to be exact. Though she may be a murderer, Ruby is not a sociopath. She is an animal-loving therapist with a thriving practice. She’s felt empathy and sympathy. She’s had long-lasting friendships and relationships, and has a husband, Jason, whom she adores. But the homicide detectives at Miami Beach PD are not convinced of her happy marriage. When we meet Ruby, she is in a police interrogation room, being accused of Jason’s murder. Which, ironically, is one murder that she did not commit, though a scandal-obsessed public believes differently. As she undergoes questioning, Ruby’s mind races back to all the details of her life that led her to this exact moment, and to the three dead bodies in her wake. Because though she may not have killed her husband, Ruby certainly isn’t innocent. Alternating between Ruby’s memories of her past crimes and her present-day fight to clear her name, Blood Sugar is a twisty, clever debut with an unforgettable protagonist who you can’t help but root for—an addicting mixture of sour and sweet.
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This book shot out the gate at a solid 4. At some point about a hundred pages in I realized there was lots of narrative, and almost no dialogue. That old writing adage “show, don't tell” - alas, this one is all tell, no show. Then, three fourths in, we get to the legal case, which is absolutely impossible with zero evidence but anyway, and the book slows to a crawl. I almost didn't finish it. I did skip ahead then force myself to go back. But damn this book started out fantastic then died a painful slow awful death in my arms. The last 30 pages took me 3 days to read. I could say so much more but I won't.
It's always hard finishing a book like this, one that was so special. I've heard glowing reviews about this, but just never got around to it. I thought this would be more of a fast-paced intense thriller, but instead found an incredible character study. I ADORED Ruby. She was so perfectly flawed, and you couldn't help rooting for her. She felt like such a real character, and I loved getting to know her throughout her life. The plot was perfectly woven through Ruby's past, with a great ended. I loved this so much
i really do love thrillers like this. if you like you with less action and more of a focus on psychological factors, i would highly recommend this book. i love the morality discussions this book had and i just thought it had such amazing but subtle commentary. there wasn't a plot and more following a character like a literary thriller, but it was just done so well
