One of my favourite books last year was Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris. There is something addictive about domestic thrillers as of lately. The Last Mrs. Parrish isn't face-paced, but it's fuelled by suspense. The tagline for Behind Closed Doors was, "The perfect marriage or the perfect lie?", and I think this is the best way to describe this book. This is a tale of envy and greed, weaved as a psychological thriller. The reader encounters psychological manipulation, betrayal, and revenge. 

What I liked:
I loved the character of Daphne Parrish, (however it takes 2/3 of the book to reach her point of view). The story is addictive. After the first chapter, I was hooked. It's jaw dropping to think what some women are willing to do in order to have the 'perfect life,' and how quickly jealousy can become obsession. I really liked how the authors presented dual perspectives, illustrating how our views can be flawed, and appearances can be deceiving.

What I didn't like:
The ending is great, don't get me wrong, but it felt rushed! The first part tended to drag on and on... we get it...you want her life, reminiscent of some slow, Lifetime movie. When it finally came time to see everything come together it fell flat, entirely artificial. I also didn't like the scenes of domestic violence. If you've read or seen Big Little Lies, you know what I'm referring to. It would make for a great movie though! I'm thinking Jon Hamm meets Kate Mara and Rachel Weisz. 
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I have seen this book all over Instagram and in everyone's hands in passing this month. I've read a few of John Green's books including Finding Alaska and The Fault in our Stars. I know I'm not the targeted audience for YA, however I do love this genre. I listened to this on Audible, so it may have impacted by opinion, as the multiple voices were read vastly different than I would read on my own. The main character suffers from an anxiety disorder. Listening to the narrator gave me anxiety, which proves Green's ability to force the reader into the characters shoes in a compelling and powerful way. At the heart of this story is the mystery of a billionaire, which Aza and Daisy attempt to solve in order to earn the large reward. I didn't think the two themes blended at all. I found the story to lack a solid plot line. Events were unrealistic, characters were self-absorbed and narcissistic, and the unending references to Star Wars was enough to make close this one and never return. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend this one to anyone. For some of my favourite Young Adult reads, check out the link.