I had a real hard time with this book. I struggled through it and didn’t like any of the characters or the story. Maybe it was just me I hope some others like it better than I did.

4.5 stars! I wish we could do half stars!

This took me on a journey I did not expect and had so many twists and turns I had no idea what was coming.
The writing is incredible, the characters so engrossing.
I thoroughly enjoyed this and had no idea of the twist that was waiting for me.
This had me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails waiting for the end!

Arc provided by net galley. All opinions are my own.

I really wish NetGalley had partial stars bc this would easily be a 4.25/4.5.

Wow… just wow. I have no words to describe the journey that was and the twists and turns during the last third of the book.

If I had to find some words though, the imagery and descriptions used to describe Maui were so well written. It brought me back to my trip to the island a few years ago.

I thought I knew where the story was taking me and really only guessed one of the twists correctly. Just when I thought there couldn’t be anymore more shocking, something else happened or was revealed even more so. It wasn’t the type of thriller that necessarily kept me on the edge of my seat per se, at least until more towards the end, but it’s definitely a page turner all the way through.

The only reason I marked down a partial star is bc I was not entirely satisfied with the ending. I completely understand why what happened happened, the moral part of me just thinks this cycle may just get repeated bc of it. Can’t say I wouldn’t consider it myself, so really, how immoral is it then haha.

I also loved how deeper social issues that were woven into the storyline without feeling like it was just thrown in there to check a box.

If you enjoy a good psychological thriller, this story is for you. I enjoyed the opportunity to read this ARC for free via NetGalley and leave my honest review 🤍

This was a really good book. I liked all the twists and I really wanted to keep reading. The characters were fully developed and the scenes were nicely described and it did not hurt that it took place in Hawaii. I am looking forward to more books by the author. This is a 4 star for sure!

A mother and daughter in hiding are threatened by more than secrets and lies in a twisting novel of paranoia, revenge, and psychological suspense! Good book! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, a sort of who done it and a few twists and turns. The story was interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This book was amazing from start to finish. The plot was thick and juicy. A true page turner! I loved getting little bits of information as you read only to get the true full story at the end. This by far is one of the best mystery/ thriller books I have ever read.

A moving and riveting page-turner story full of adventure and infused with deeper meaning, which is rare and extremely difficult to pull off. This is a true gem: a thriller with heart and depth that still flies through the fingers. The Maui setting is authentic and original. Douglas Corleone has pulled off a masterpiece with Falls to Pieces. A must-read for 2025.

I can not even begin to explain how good this was!! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. This story was just so good. It was gripping!