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Dead to Heris set amid Savannah’s elite: a lusty, greedy, exclusive society of old money where secrets are buried deep. Sarah Pinborough is always ahead of her reader, expertly weaving her killer plot. Thrilling, sexy and utterly unputdownable." Beverly Vincent
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Piled on top of all of Emma’s worries, however, is the very real sense that someone is out to get her. Slashed tires, an anonymous note, and the very real sense she’s being watched. Is it possible she has a stalker? Or are her sleepless nights creating a rising paranoia that is coloring her days? Unsure whether she can even trust her own sanity, Emma’s world begins to fall apart. Can she save herself or was she always doomed to lose her mind? Mostly written from the first person Emma's point view we follow her thoughts and feelings as she tries to establish whether she is going insane or someone or some people are messing with her. I didn't expect much from this one, but found myself fully pulled in, until the conclusion (and indeed the core concepts) which really annoyed me, despite them making sense of sorts. I can see why many will adore this read and many will think it's ultimately just a weak overall idea, but I'd like to think that we can all agree that the narrative voice of someone feeling on the brink and the suspense around her reality and the people she interacts with was pretty good? A 6 out of 12, Three Star read for me :) The cover definitely gave off a far more sinister vibe than was ever experienced underneath it, but there was a subtle eerie undertone that dogged all that occurred. This never became a truly horrifying novel but remained an entirely thrilling and intriguing one, throughout. I'm going to describe this as extremely slow, and painfully repetitive. It wins for the most annoying and frustrating characters I've encountered in awhile. The constant whining was driving me crazy/mad! Swift and entertaining… When Pinborough unveils her first surprise about a third of the way in, it’s a good one… Cross Her Hearthas a welcome sisterhood-is-powerful vibe; it’s a novel that defines women by their relationships with one another, even as their creator is ruthlessly shoving them into position for the next twist. New York Times Book ReviewThe synopsis alone had me wanting to read this one ASAP! Unfortunately, I did feel like this book read a little bit long at times, and I truly felt like I was experiencing every single ounce of fatigue and anxiety as our protagonist! I knew that there was something more at work here than just the paranoia that accompanies insomnia, but I was conflicted in what exactly I thought could really be happening and I feel like this could have been less drawn out. Filming begins later this year. Left Bank’s parent company Sony Pictures Television will distribute. Big Little Liesmeets Rebeccain Sarah Pinborough’s Dead to Her, a saucy novel about insecure second wives dragged down by secrets [and] jealousies… This may not be the most important novel you’ll read this year, but it’s definitely among the most delicious. Washington Post
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Another mind-twisting, genre-bending rollercoaster from Queen of WTF Sarah Pinborough." — Ruth Ware What I didn't like: sigh...yawn...I believe I mentioned repetitive. Caroline and Robert. Caroline just came out of left field even the friendship blew my mind on how comfortable Emma was with Caroline and her home. Example: I'm dirty and bloody and I barely know you but can I just use your shower while you leave for work? Sure...yeah no. Then Robert.....supportive much? Nope. Emma is a solicitor in Leeds who specializes in high profile divorces. She’s worked hard and has built her reputation up to the point that she is about to be made a partner at her firm — all right before her 40th birthday. The only problem is that the milestone is even more anxiety-ridden for Emma than it is for most women, because she's been keeping a big secret from her husband and kids - Emma’s mother suffered a psychotic breakdown when she turned 40 and tried to smother Emma’s older sister, Phoebe, with a pillow. Emma has told Robert and the kids that her mother died years ago. When Phoebe, who has been estranged from Emma, turns up at Emma’s house right before her birthday and tells Emma that their mother, who has been in a sanitarium since her breakdown, is dying, Emma knows she cannot keep her secret much longer. She has already been experiencing sleepless nights, and Phoebe tells Emma that she has the same “bad blood” as their mother. Even more chilling is Robert’s accusation that she is terrorizing their young son by standing beside his bed at night with a pillow in her hands. Emma has no memory of this behavior, but it’s hard to think straight when she’s functioning on so little sleep. Is she really a monster or is someone just going to great lengths to make her think so? The strongest, most unsettling thriller of the year, with a final twist destined to provoke arguments for years to come. Read it now before someone spoils the ending for you. John Connolly Possibly my favorite of Pinborough’s yet, and that’s saying something. It’s an absolute rollercoaster of a ride: twist upon twist, expertly handled. I actually gasped out loud several times. So atmospheric and sexy… A triumph!" Lucy FoleyPrepare to be totally and utterly blown away by Insomnia. Sarah Pinborough is a twisted genius’ Lisa Jewell
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After the two share a passionate kiss, the man flees from the scene, however, Louise is satisfied that finally, someone has finally shown interest in her. When the day to report to work finally came, Louise discovers that the man she shared a kiss with, was her new boss. Furthermore, the man is married to an exceedingly beautiful and young woman. Louise tries to desperately soldier move on despite the disappointment and the man’s occasionally flirty nature, nonetheless, she is still more than determined not to one of those ladies. One day when she was walking near her office, she ran into Adelle, an exceedingly beautiful and lonely woman, who from the look of things was in need of a friend. Upon further investigation, Louise discovers that Adelle is David’s wife. Adele begins to encourage Louise to improve herself; that is quit the wine drinking, join a gym and also quit smoking. OMG! What an utterly transfixing and mind-bending novel Insomnia was. The first I’ve read by Sarah Pinborough (what on earth has taken me so long?!?), there is no possible realm where I could have ever guessed where the plot was leading. And let me tell you, it was so deftly engineered that only an absolute maestro of the written word could have created such an absolutely perfect (I’m going to overuse this word in my review, so get used to it) novel. Thirdly: I still absorb the revelations about the mystery about those numbers and the reason of Patricia’s madness!If you loved Behind Her Eyes, prepare to be totally and utterly blown away by Insomnia. Sarah Pinborough is a twisted genius." — Lisa Jewell I want to make clear that had I not had such high expectations for this author, this would surely have probably been more impressive to me. I think a reader who has not read this author's previous work will most likely enjoy this one more than I did. The writing was on par with her previous efforts, and I was undoubtedly intrigued throughout, I just needed my reveal to hurry up and happen! Fourthly: the reason I rounded my 3.5 stars to 4 is THAT AMAZING AND SMART ENDING! If you read “Behind Her Eyes”, you’re gonna adore this part! But you should read the book or watch the brilliant Netflix adaptation at first ( or do both for comparing the differences )
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One crazy sleepless ride building up to a hideously tense climax. Expertly done – Sarah Pinborough is the queen of unsettling, twisty reads’ Harriet Tyce Within minutes of opening Dead to Heryou will be unsettled, charmed, riled, empowered, and aroused.Pinborough at the height of her powers. Josh Malerman Insomnia is an 'unreliable narrator' thriller done right—Pinborough expertly draws readers into Emma’s increasingly terrifying world, where no one and nothing can be trusted.... One of the most downright entertaining thrillers I’ve read in ages." — Crime by the Book Emma's insomnia, her paranoia, her sanity/insanity, her turning the big 4-0 (oh dreadful), the silly poem about candles, the awful husband, naive daughter and unconvincing plot made for a tedious read. She’s tried so hard to bury the past, to protect her family. But witching hour loves a secret – and Emma’s is the stuff of nightmares . . .The plotting in Cross Her Heartis calm, cool and beautifully orchestrated—until, WHAM, you marvel at what Pinborough has just tossed in your lap. There are plenty of I-can’t-believe-she-just-did-that moments that will have you sitting straight up in your chair. What a terrific ride.”— Meg Gardiner, author of Unsub Even a small dose of Insomnia… will likely give you a bad case of the jitters… It's a nimble suspense story, but it’s even more disturbing as an account of how a restless brain can weaken and lethally doubt itself." Washington Post The amazing Sarah Pinborough has done it again with this brilliant, pacy story of lies and deceit. B.A. Paris It made me toss and turn, not from anticipation or being twisty, but from forcing myself finish it. Argh
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