Everyone Has Secrets by A.J. McDineMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Narrated by Tamsin Kennard
Presented by Bookouture Audio
Not quite the scandalous read I was expecting - more like a mother's trials and tribulations.
Eve has a 'perfect life', which changes when her best friend's daughter winds up in a coma after attending a birthday party for Eve's son, Joe.
I was expecting the classic trope of terrible rich people suddenly discovering their perfect lives aren't actually perfect, and while that is kind of the case, it was lacking drama and a little too predictable.
I didn't love or loathe any of the characters, really, which meant I wasn't fully committed to the story, and I thought some parts just seemed a bit too unbelievable - like it was trying to wring drama out of plot points that didn't really have any.
A lot of the story focuses on Eve's trials as a mother - how she has to stick up for her family, and look after her son in the process.
I do think mothers may find this resonates and so will enjoy it more thoroughly for that.
The narration was pretty decent, and distinguished each voice well. They played the part of Eve really well.
Wasn't quite enough for me to really lose myself to it, but I can see how this would be a thrilling read for others.
With thanks to NetGalley for an audio ARC
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