Another terrific, twisty thriller from Pip. Set against the glitzy and glamorous backdrop of Hollywood. You get a good look at both high and low side of Hollywood with movie star Zack and novelist Zoe. From PR machines to the heartache of projects being shelved. I always love a big of behind the scenes and really felt for Zoe with her struggles with writing.

This one started off a bit slower than her usual novels but once it got going the twists just kept coming and didn’t stop until right at the end. I had a few different theories going about who might be behind it but was wrong all accounts. I was very surprised by the ending. Definitely check out if you’re a fan of Hollywood and twisty psychological thrillers.

Once up and coming novelist Zoe Ann Weiss is in a rut, stuck for an idea for her next book and with her deadline fast looming.

But when Zach Hamilton comes back into her life, the muse strikes once more.

But along with Zach comes his newfound fame, and a stalker who seems intent on recreating the narrative of Zoe's first novel, with her as the victim.

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Pip Drysdale has mastered the art of a gentle thriller. The plot initially seems benign, but nothing is as it seems.

I will say this book took a lot longer to get going than some of Drysdale's previous works. However if you can hold on until about chapter 21, then it really becomes worth your while.

There are some great plot twists that you'll never see coming.

Looking forward to reading Drysdale's next work.

I am a massive fan of Pip Drysdale and I am very grateful to have received an early copy of her newest release ‘The close up’. Let me preface that I loved the setting of the uber rich celebrities and LA lifestyles which is a different change of scenery to Pip’s usual UK settings. As a character, I don’t know whether I resonated enough with Zoe. At the beginning I found her to be quite intriguing and was relatable to her fears of not achieving enough at her age. However, I found her constant back and fourth thinking of whether she was going to hurt Zach quite repetitive. I wasn’t sure I loved the twist and then the second twist at the end felt quite rushed. Overall, I did enjoy it, however I wouldn’t say I loved it as much as her previous books. However, I am always so keen to read whatever she releases next!