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littlebird92's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
3.2 Rating.
Honestly, words can not describe how irriated I was about this book and these characters. By the end I wanted to throw my book across the room...I didn't because I was sitting in front of a window, but the sentiment was there.
These characters are insufferable at the best of times and just plain dumb at the worst. They make bad decisions, they don't communicate and they act like they are in a bad lifetime movie. I would not be surprised if it does become a lifetime movie.
Jade didn't know how to communicate, Greg didn't know how to communicate and they both were so insecure about everthing. Violet will always have a hater in me.
There truly was no redeemable characters in my opinion. At about the halfway point I was just ready for the book to be over with and call it done. I didn't care who was behind the botched robbery and I was ready to end my time with these characters.
The writing was okay, dragged alot because it seemed like the author had a quota to meet and she described everything, from the food to how they installed the cameras. Everything.
Ultimately, it was a decent read, had its okay moments and had its not so okay moments. It does hold your attention and there are some good discoveries, the twist was wild in a didn't see that coming and how anticlimatic way.
Honestly, words can not describe how irriated I was about this book and these characters. By the end I wanted to throw my book across the room...I didn't because I was sitting in front of a window, but the sentiment was there.
These characters are insufferable at the best of times and just plain dumb at the worst. They make bad decisions, they don't communicate and they act like they are in a bad lifetime movie. I would not be surprised if it does become a lifetime movie.
Jade didn't know how to communicate, Greg didn't know how to communicate and they both were so insecure about everthing. Violet will always have a hater in me.
There truly was no redeemable characters in my opinion. At about the halfway point I was just ready for the book to be over with and call it done. I didn't care who was behind the botched robbery and I was ready to end my time with these characters.
The writing was okay, dragged alot because it seemed like the author had a quota to meet and she described everything, from the food to how they installed the cameras. Everything.
Ultimately, it was a decent read, had its okay moments and had its not so okay moments. It does hold your attention and there are some good discoveries, the twist was wild in a didn't see that coming and how anticlimatic way.
chibichocopaws's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
mad_about_books's review against another edition
5.0
I was invested in HER THREE LIVES before I finished reading the first chapter. What starts out with a home invasion that has devastating results for Jade Thompson and her fiancé Greg Hamlin continues with a tale of suspicion and deceit. The maxim 'everyone lies' certainly applies in their lives. It is lies of omission that seem to be the most damaging.
HER THREE LIVES is a domestic thriller where it is family that poses the greatest danger to each individual's psyche. Greg's divorce from his wife Leah is not yet final. Jade is his junior and not that much senior to his two grown children Violet and Paul. Jade's mother Abigay, a Bible spouting, everything happens in accordance with God's will person, adds to Jade's abundant self-doubt. The result of their interactions is paranoia and placing blame with no real evidence.
Jade Thompson is the personification of the twenty-first century up and coming young woman. She portrays a certain confidence in her chosen field, yet she is worried about appearances and her own self-worth. As social media defines all that is good, bad, and ugly these days, the inner turmoil is exacerbated.
This is a book that blends what has come to be known as 'women's fiction' (a moniker I personally abhor) with crime fiction in a way that pushes the limits of both. It is a compelling read that I found hard to put down.
HER THREE LIVES is a domestic thriller where it is family that poses the greatest danger to each individual's psyche. Greg's divorce from his wife Leah is not yet final. Jade is his junior and not that much senior to his two grown children Violet and Paul. Jade's mother Abigay, a Bible spouting, everything happens in accordance with God's will person, adds to Jade's abundant self-doubt. The result of their interactions is paranoia and placing blame with no real evidence.
Jade Thompson is the personification of the twenty-first century up and coming young woman. She portrays a certain confidence in her chosen field, yet she is worried about appearances and her own self-worth. As social media defines all that is good, bad, and ugly these days, the inner turmoil is exacerbated.
This is a book that blends what has come to be known as 'women's fiction' (a moniker I personally abhor) with crime fiction in a way that pushes the limits of both. It is a compelling read that I found hard to put down.
feliciasrose's review
3.0
The story was okay but nothing very special. I did want to know what really happened but then I did not enjoy the ending of this story. Everything wrapped up too quickly at the end. Overall it was just okay, not a story I'll think of or remember very well after this point.
bc7ate9's review against another edition
1.0
⭐️ this book sucked. The characters are all stupid (the guy has a HOLE in his SKULL and completely ignores all medical advice
v228reyes's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
2.0
cassies_books_reviews's review against another edition
4.0
Jade is a well known social media influencer she has her own blog, here she talks about different ways she decorates her home and meals she cooks. Her fiancé is Greg Hamlin who has a successful career as an architect. Jade is a good 20 years younger than Greg and Greg is extremely wealthy. Soon what begins as a brutal home invasion that causes Jade to have a miscarriage and Greg with a brain injury their perfect lives begin to crumble. As investigators begin to investigate they begin to dig, wondering if Jades followers attacked them. Soon we see Greg and Jade questioning each-other, especially when Greg is homebound and puts up security cameras. He begins to watch Jades every move. When anonymous notes begin to arrive Jade begins to wonder if her past has come back to haunt her. Was the attack random or personal? I truly enjoyed the twists and turns and you could cut the tension with a knife! Four stars!
readyourworriesaway's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you @grandcentralpub for the gifted copy!
Jade Thompson has three lives. Her public life, her private life, and her secret life. A home invasion leaves questions unanswered about who the enemy is.
Her Three Lives is a domestic thriller. The plot had me trying to put the pieces together. None of the characters were very likable to me, but that didn’t bother me in this story. I suspected each of them of being the attacker at one point or another.
This domestic thriller is definitely a slow burn, and at times I was hoping it would pick up the pace a little. I didn’t love the epilogue— where the characters ended up, but I also didn’t see the end coming. Overall, was certainly intrigued throughout the story and it was a solid read.
Jade Thompson has three lives. Her public life, her private life, and her secret life. A home invasion leaves questions unanswered about who the enemy is.
Her Three Lives is a domestic thriller. The plot had me trying to put the pieces together. None of the characters were very likable to me, but that didn’t bother me in this story. I suspected each of them of being the attacker at one point or another.
This domestic thriller is definitely a slow burn, and at times I was hoping it would pick up the pace a little. I didn’t love the epilogue— where the characters ended up, but I also didn’t see the end coming. Overall, was certainly intrigued throughout the story and it was a solid read.
readrrck's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
paulapam64's review against another edition
3.0
HER THREE LIVES is the thrilling experiences of Jade Thompson. She is a social media influencer with a very large following. Currently engage to marry Greg, whose divorce from his estranged wife is not final. A terrible home invasion that left Greg incapacitated has Jade questioning her position in his life. Will he chose to reunite with his wife and grown children under the suspicion of the crime. Greg's paranoia following the incident has Jade feeling lost and isolated.
This was a suspenseful read and although I figured out who the culprit was half way through the book, I continued to enjoy the story.
This was a suspenseful read and although I figured out who the culprit was half way through the book, I continued to enjoy the story.