Oooh, let me say this first. Darby Kane knows how to write a narcissistic mom. My skin crawled and I had to check myself more than a few times while reading this book. (It’s not from her experience as she notes on the dedication page, so she must have someone close to her that carries that particular trauma.) That right there is what sells this entire story and I am buying it wholesale. 

I love the flipping POV and even the time jumps are flawless as we find out just who (and how many) wants to kill Addison’s new husband, and how they were able to beat her to it. I tried guessing the twists and I couldn’t settle on one theory that would stick. I usually spoil myself (thanks ADHD brain) but this time…I got nothing. Now look, you’re gonna light on who probably did it early on. That’s not the mystery though. It’s all the little pieces falling in, the whole did what and set what part of the chain into action. Every single layer adds on to the big picture and it is delicious. And the last cherry on top, that is the twist that pulls it all into view. 

It’s fast, twisty, dark and oh so satisfying to read. Do yourself a favor and indulge in a little “eat the rich” murder mystery. You won’t be sorry you did!