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I really liked the writing style and how each chapter switched narrators without being confusing. The book dives in with Jessica working as a freelance make up artist and living paycheck to paycheck.
While at a client's, Jess sees a text about earning $500 to take a morality survey. What interest me the most is the fact that Jess feels comfortable snooping on a client's phone and later lying to get into a survey about honesty.
The survey begins with Dr. Shields asking questions and it seems Dr. Shields can read Jessica's mind. Jessica is ask to meet Dr. Shields to continue the survey face to face and on a more personal level. My first theory about the plot was washed away with the face to face meeting.
Dr. Shields draws Jessica in and has her dressing, going out, and meeting men while being watched or coached. Dr. Shields character seems controlling as she manipulates Jessica with her family, Jessica's guilt, and secrets. It's no surprise to learn that this entire study came about in order for Dr. Shields to trick her husband into infidelity again, but she also hopes he won't be led astray so their marriage can be redeemed.
I could tell Dr. Shields truly cared for Jessica and the disappointment she feels when Jessica lies is believable. I felt like Dr. Shields husband should have grown a backbone.
The ending came up short to me compared to the intensity of the plot. I did enjoy Jessica's last meeting with Dr. Shields' husband. I would definitely recommend this book, especially to anyone who enjoyed Gone Girl.
I really liked the writing style and how each chapter switched narrators without being confusing. The book dives in with Jessica working as a freelance make up artist and living paycheck to paycheck.
While at a client's, Jess sees a text about earning $500 to take a morality survey. What interest me the most is the fact that Jess feels comfortable snooping on a client's phone and later lying to get into a survey about honesty.
The survey begins with Dr. Shields asking questions and it seems Dr. Shields can read Jessica's mind. Jessica is ask to meet Dr. Shields to continue the survey face to face and on a more personal level. My first theory about the plot was washed away with the face to face meeting.
Dr. Shields draws Jessica in and has her dressing, going out, and meeting men while being watched or coached. Dr. Shields character seems controlling as she manipulates Jessica with her family, Jessica's guilt, and secrets. It's no surprise to learn that this entire study came about in order for Dr. Shields to trick her husband into infidelity again, but she also hopes he won't be led astray so their marriage can be redeemed.
I could tell Dr. Shields truly cared for Jessica and the disappointment she feels when Jessica lies is believable. I felt like Dr. Shields husband should have grown a backbone.
The ending came up short to me compared to the intensity of the plot. I did enjoy Jessica's last meeting with Dr. Shields' husband. I would definitely recommend this book, especially to anyone who enjoyed Gone Girl.