The Dilemma

Imagine that everyone that you know is keeping a secret from you. This is what happens with both Adam and Livia on what's supposed to be such a great day for Livia. Her 40th birthday. I thought this book was really well written, and I'm glad I was able to read it. BA Paris does keep you guessing, and she did really well at getting inside all the character's heads. This book was a bit different than her other novels, but it was just as good.

Well...this is not my usual type of read, but on other occasions when I have strayed from horror I have been able to count on a good twisty family drama from B. A. Paris. I have enjoyed her previous 3 novels more than this one. The story takes place over preparations for 40th birthday party, the party itself, and it's aftermath. It seemed maddeningly slow paced, and although I did enjoy probably the first third of the book I begin to wish they would just get on with it. It seemed to drag on for too long. A slow drawn out reveal can sometimes increase the suspense but when drawn out too long can just lead to boredom. It seemed to drag even after the climax instead of just coming to an end.

I received an advance copy for review.