Published by Boldwood Books on January 25, 2024
Genres: Domestic Thriller, Psychological Thrillers
Pages: 237
Format: ARC, eBook
Source: NetGalley, Publisher
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It’s a normal sunny day when Mia sees her ex-boyfriend on the street where she lives. But she knows that’s crazy. She knows it can’t possibly be him. She knows… because she killed him.
Mia and Carrie have been best friends since school. They share everything: clothes, shoes, a home… and their secrets.
Only Carrie knew what Mia did that night. Where everything went wrong and Mia’s boyfriend attacked her, so she attacked him right back.
Carrie made the problem go away. Like she always would for her best friend. They’ve got on with their lives. Mia’s even met someone new – a man she thinks she could be with forever.
But now it looks like her ex is back. Alive and well. So either Mia is losing her mind, or somebody very close to her has been lying…
My Thoughts
Keep Your Friends Close is one novel where the pace of action keeps you turning the pages. The author skillfully provides a suspenseful tale of friendship and deception. The plot centers on two friends, Mia and Carrie, who share everything from clothes and shoes to dark secrets. The story takes on a sinister element after Mia, thinking she’s killed the guy, reencounters him on the street. Now comes the question: is Mia going crazy, or are those who know her well pulling a fast one on her?
She is also very good at building tension and suspense, so you’re constantly on the edge of your seat. The vivid characters’ personal histories make the story even more enjoyable. Most notably, the friendship between Mia and Carrie is severely tested after they have met.
Finally, Keep Your Friends Close is an excellent read that mixes mystery with thriller and psychological drama elements. It’s a page-turner that will leave you guessing until the last moment. I can’t recommend it enough!
Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
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