The Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey didn't manage to keep me on the edge of my seat. This psychological thriller has a concept I loved, but the execution left me wanting more. I was so hot and cold with this book while reading that I have decided to give it a rating smack in the middle with 3-stars. I am going to keep this review short and sweet for you all. Let's jump right in, get it?
The story dives into the events leading up to, and following, the shocking death of Nicole Markham. When Nicole hands her baby off to a stranger and jumps in front of the train, that stranger Morgan Kincaid is left to solve the mystery of Nicole's death before she takes the blame.
What I loved about this book:
Nicole Markham as a character. She had such a complex and engaging storyline that made you want to keep reading.
The intensity of the opening sequence at the train station grabbed my interest immediately. I loved this concept throughout.
There were so many strong female characters who were fighters, and took measures into their own hands (yay).
What I struggled with in this book:
I predicted the 'bad guy' within the first third of the novel. This impacted the shock value at the end of the book and my reading experience.
Morgan Kincaid's narrative got annoying. It was comparable to watching a horror film, one where everyone tells the character not to go into the creepy wood, and they march in anyways. Although I liked Morgan as a person, she ignored any sound advice like it was her full-time job.
Woman on the Edge is a secure starting point for anyone looking to dip their toes into the psychological thriller genre. It's not too scary or twisted for those who are more hesitant. The author does a great job of keeping the fast-paced storyline moving and the plot twists and evidence coming.
Although it left me underwhelmed, I don't regret reading Woman on the Edge. The synopsis caught my attention in the bookstore a couple of months back, and I regretted not buying a copy then. The concept was so intriguing I wouldn't have been satisfied without reading it and finding out for myself.
I hope you've all chosen wonderful books to read at home while we all self-isolate. Next up on my list is Josh & Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren. I cannot wait to curl up with it over the next few days.
Yours Literarily,
Lauren.
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