Something She’s Not Telling Us is the perfect title for Darcey Bell’s new suspense novel because there is definitely something off about Ruth, Charlotte’s brother Rocco’s new girlfriend. Charlotte, a successful NYC florist, is used to Rocco bringing home ladies who are off-kilter, and although Ruth seems more normal than some of the others, Charlotte thinks she sees something sinister lurking under her perky, perfect façade. Charlotte’s worst suspicions are confirmed when she goes to pick up her daughter Daisy from daycare one afternoon and learns that Daisy has already been taken without permission … by Ruth. Where is Charlotte’s daughter, and who exactly is the woman who has kidnapped her?
Something She’s Not Telling Us is a multi-perspective novel that starts with Daisy’s kidnapping and then travels back in time to the day that Rocco brought Ruth home to meet Charlotte’s family. From there, readers are slowly introduced to Ruth throughout this deceptive, yet delicious, story. Who is the real perpetrator here? Who is the one telling the lies? Is Ruth really a bad person, or does Charlotte just not like anyone that Rocco dates? Who can be trusted?
Something She’s Not Telling Us is a solid entry in the women’s suspense genre and is entertaining throughout. With intriguing, yet unlikable characters, and an uncomplicated plot, reading this book is a breeze. However, the ending of this thriller leaves something to be desired, which I find to often be the case in books that try to be too over-the-top. Nonetheless, this novel is fun and compelling; just don’t expect to be blown away by how everything wraps up in the end.
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GENRE: Psychological Suspense TONE: Suspenseful STORYLINE: Intricately Plotted LOCATION: Manhattan, New York City SUBJECT: Child Kidnapping Victims; Families; Florists; Girlfriends; Mothers and Daughters; Obsession; Secrets
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