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Review: It Ends Here by Heidi Perks

Every once in a while, a thriller comes along that feels… different. Not louder, not twistier, but somehow more human. It Ends Here is exactly that — a mystery that doesn’t rely on shock value or high-speed chaos, but on a quiet, simmering intensity that keeps tightening around you page by page. The premise is already gripping: five strangers receive a phone call telling them that their loved one is inside a café being held hostage. What they don’t know is that one of the hostages is actually the hostage taker. We just don’t know who. Or why. The narrative switches between three key threads: – the detective in charge, trying to piece together motives from the shadows – the loved ones outside, desperate for answers – and the hostage taker, speaking to us directly… but always just out of reach What I loved is how we get to know the hostages through the people who love them. It creates this beautifully soft emotional layer — you care about these people even though you barely spend any tim...
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Review: My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.


My Husband’s Wife was my first introduction to Alice Feeney. The premise pulled me in immediately and the first chapters felt strong. I was ready for a twisty thriller that grabbed me by the shoulders and refused to let go. Instead, the pacing slowed down and I found myself waiting for the story to find its rhythm again.


The short POV chapters usually help me stay engaged, but here they made the story feel divided. Instead of layering tension, the structure created distance. It often felt like I was reading two different stories that were not ready to meet.


Around the eighty percent mark, I was still unsure how I felt. So much was happening, yet the story still felt slow. Some character choices and moments did not land for me. Birdy’s rudeness felt unnecessary. Several scenes did not serve the plot. The random sex scenes felt especially out of place.


The final twenty percent delivered one twist after another. Some were predictable, others were surprising, and together they created a very intense ending. I appreciated the final reveal because I truly did not expect it.


In the end, I enjoyed the experience more than I expected. I was frustrated at times, but never bored. I am curious enough to read more from Feeney and would love to hear recommendations from readers who know her work well.


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