What Lies Between Us
2020 • 12 pages
Ratings40
Average rating4
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Ratings40
Average rating4
Nina can never forgive Maggie for what she did. And she can never let her leave. They say every house has its secrets, and the house that Maggie and Nina have shared for so long is no different. Except that these secrets are not buried in the past. Every other night, Maggie and Nina have dinner together. When they are finished, Nina helps Maggie back to her room in the attic, and into the heavy chain that keeps her there. Because Maggie has done things to Nina that can't ever be forgiven, and now she is paying the price. But there are many things about the past that Nina doesn't know, and Maggie is going to keep it that way--even if it kills her. Because in this house, the truth is more dangerous than lies.
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This book was crazy good. Shows you what hurt people will do to one another. The mother thought she was protecting her daughter and the daughter was just wanting her mother to hurt. It was pretty messed up.
What in the world did I just read! What a ride! I honestly would have had heartburn if I had not reached to the ending of the book by the time I did. Suspended life for a day to read this book. I had read “The One” by this same author John Marrs previously and found it good as well. Absolutely crazy story, with only a handful of characters. You will keep changing your opinion on the two main characters after each chapter, deeming each of them the bad guy alternatively. At a point you can indeed guess which version is the truth and which version is warped, and although some of their choices seem too far-fetched, this is one hell of a roller coaster ride. I could not contain the suspense, and I had to cheat and google the ending at about 92%. Ahem. But even knowing the ending, the rest of the story was still wild.
BOOK REVIEW 4/5
What is the book about?
Maggie and Nina have dinner together every other night. However, after their meal, Nina helps Maggie up to the attic to be tied to a chain until their next dinnertime.
What did I think of the book?
Well, it's John Marrs so I can expect the writing to be fast paced and intriguing. Almost every chapter is left with a cliff hanger so you keep wanting to read more. This book has a few twists and turns, some I saw coming and some I was completely caught unaware. It's the kind of story where you don't know who to root for.
This is quite different from the John Marrs I usually read but it's a welcome change.
Another easy 5 stars for John Marrs. I have read a LOT of domestic thrillers this year, but this one was truly unique. The relationship dynamics in this book are unmatched and will keep you guessing.
