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This Might Hurt
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This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel
I got off on the wrong foot with This Might Hurt by not realizing that there were three narrators for this story. There are various timelines throughout the book and the narration of sisters, Natalie and Kit. Then there is another narrator, unnamed until later in the book, whose timeline I didn't understand until towards the end of the story. I'm not sure if understanding things sooner would have helped me enjoy the story more but I know my confusion kept me from caring as much about Natalie and Kit.
Natalie has always been saving her younger sister from herself and her unwise choices. So it seems like a bad joke when Kit decides to give up her latest low level job to spend six months at a place called Wisewood. Six months shut off from the internet, phone service, any contact with the rest of the world. No word from Kit at all, during that time. Then Natalie gets an email from Wisewood threatening to tell Kit something that Natalie did, something that Natalie is ready to confess to Kit.
Off Natalie goes to the private island where Wisewood is located. What Natalie finds is beyond creepy, with "cult" written all over it. Shaved heads, no touching, spartan quarters, and no answers. The question is, "can Natalie escape this place with her sister in tow"? Finally, towards the end of the book, I caught on to what the third narration was telling me. Say no to cults, folks, nothing good comes from being one of the "followers".
Publication: February 22nd 2022
Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley
I got off on the wrong foot with This Might Hurt by not realizing that there were three narrators for this story. There are various timelines throughout the book and the narration of sisters, Natalie and Kit. Then there is another narrator, unnamed until later in the book, whose timeline I didn't understand until towards the end of the story. I'm not sure if understanding things sooner would have helped me enjoy the story more but I know my confusion kept me from caring as much about Natalie and Kit.
Natalie has always been saving her younger sister from herself and her unwise choices. So it seems like a bad joke when Kit decides to give up her latest low level job to spend six months at a place called Wisewood. Six months shut off from the internet, phone service, any contact with the rest of the world. No word from Kit at all, during that time. Then Natalie gets an email from Wisewood threatening to tell Kit something that Natalie did, something that Natalie is ready to confess to Kit.
Off Natalie goes to the private island where Wisewood is located. What Natalie finds is beyond creepy, with "cult" written all over it. Shaved heads, no touching, spartan quarters, and no answers. The question is, "can Natalie escape this place with her sister in tow"? Finally, towards the end of the book, I caught on to what the third narration was telling me. Say no to cults, folks, nothing good comes from being one of the "followers".
Publication: February 22nd 2022
Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley
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Terrific review! Glad I passed on this one! 💖
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Various timelines and three narratives, not for me! 😬
Superb review Marilyn 💖 wasn’t sure about this one now I am thanks
I didn’t think you would be keen on this one! Great review Marilyn ❤️
Jayme wrote: "Terrific review! Glad I passed on this one! 💖"Thank you! This is definitely not a "Jayme" book 😳
Holly wrote: "Wonderful review Marilyn!"Thank you, Holly! 💕
Marialyce (absltmom, yaya) wrote: "Various timelines and three narratives, not for me! 😬"Thank you, Marialyce. I didn't make things easier by not realizing there were 3 narrators rather than 2 narrators. I was so confused 😂
Margaret wrote: "Superb review Marilyn 💖 wasn’t sure about this one now I am thanks"Thank you, Margaret...I do not like to read about cults! 😒
Ceecee wrote: "I didn’t think you would be keen on this one! Great review Marilyn ❤️"Thank you, Ceecee...what was I thinking when I picked this one up? 😕
Fantastic review Marilyn!💞
This is on my wishlist! Great review, Marilyn.
Another one for the mediocre pile, great review Marilyn :)
Kaceey wrote: "Fantastic review Marilyn!💞"Thank you, Kaceey...I fail at cults 😂
GirlWithThePinkSkiMask wrote: "The reviews for this are not so hot. Thanks for your honesty :)"Thank you, on one hand, I can see why it appeals to some readers but this wasn't for me, at all. 😕
Constantine wrote: "This is on my wishlist! Great review, Marilyn."Thank you, Constantine...hope you enjoy it! 😊
Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Another one for the mediocre pile, great review Marilyn :)"Thank you, Dorie, it wouldn't be for you, either 💕
Jen wrote: "Terrific review, Marilyn!"Thank you, Jen! 💗
Great review Marilyn, I haven’t seen any glowing reviews for this one. Although the title and cover look appealing I’m not touching this one! 💝
Awesome review! 🌹 Hope you love your next one.
Pat wrote: "Great review Marilyn, I haven’t seen any glowing reviews for this one. Although the title and cover look appealing I’m not touching this one! 💝"The cover actually connects to something that happened in the story 😊 Thanks, Pat!
Mary Beth wrote: "Awesome review! 🌹 Hope you love your next one."Thank you, Mary Beth...I finished a 5 star audiobook right after this story 😁
It seems that everyone around me has read it! Wonderful review �
Icey wrote: "It seems that everyone around me has read it! Wonderful review �"Thank you Icey! 💕
NZLisaM wrote: "Another excellent review, Marilyn."Thank you, Lisa! 💗
Great review, Marilyn! Haha, just say no to cults!! Sorry you didn't enjoy this one more.
Fantastic review, Marilyn! I'm going to skip. :)
You liked this better than I did, but not by much.
Yun wrote: "Great review, Marilyn! Haha, just say no to cults!! Sorry you didn't enjoy this one more."Thank you, Yun, yes, I need to put a ban on cults 😁
Michael wrote: "Fantastic review, Marilyn! I'm going to skip. :)"Thank you, Michael! 🤗
Liz wrote: "You liked this better than I did, but not by much."Thank you, Liz! Your review was great! 😊
Excellent review, I wish I would have said no to this one.
Melissa (LifeFullyBooked) wrote: "Excellent review, I wish I would have said no to this one."Thank you, Melissa...me, too! 😒
Great review, Marilyn! I can relate to your third narrator dilemma. When I realized who it was I thought of it as a plot twist so I felt like it was a 4-star read for me. On to the next. So glad there are more fish in the sea. = )
Darla wrote: "Great review, Marilyn! I can relate to your third narrator dilemma. When I realized who it was I thought of it as a plot twist so I felt like it was a 4-star read for me. On to the next. So glad th..."Thank you, Darla, there was a real "ick" aspect to this story, for me, also. 😂
Hmmm I so enjoyed, "Darling Rose Gold" and was looking forward to this one but it seems to be getting some disappointing reviews. Thanks for the fair review.
Tina wrote: "Hmmm I so enjoyed, "Darling Rose Gold" and was looking forward to this one but it seems to be getting some disappointing reviews. Thanks for the fair review."There are similarities of revenge and gross bodily harm, and I have problems with both those things...maybe you'd like this. I thought Darling Rose Gold was cleverly wicked but this seems like something else. Thank you, Tina 🤗
Great review, Marilyn. I remain curious about this one, but still debating whether or not to read it since the reviews aren’t that great.
NZLisaM wrote: "Great review, Marilyn. I remain curious about this one, but still debating whether or not to read it since the reviews aren’t that great."Thank you, Lisa, I think this one can go either way with readers, it's clever and makes you think. 😊
Not sure I'll bother with this one. I was hoping it would be as good as her first. 😔
Julie (JuJu) wrote: "Not sure I'll bother with this one. I was hoping it would be as good as her first. 😔"I liked her first much better than this one...as wicked as the first one was, there was some humor in it...this one is all very, very serious. 😳
Great review, Marilyn - sorry this one had weird narration!
Kristy wrote: "Great review, Marilyn - sorry this one had weird narration!"Thank you, Kristy! 💕
Wow, this does sound creepy, Marilyn. Definitely cult-like. But I’m glad you were able to get some enjoyment from it.
Kat (Books are Comfort Food) wrote: "Wow, this does sound creepy, Marilyn. Definitely cult-like. But I’m glad you were able to get some enjoyment from it."Thank you, Kat 🥰
Sounds confusing! I’m tiring of the multiple narrators/multiple timelines in books. Smart advice from the 3rd narrator lol
Great review Marilyn!
JanB wrote: "Sounds confusing! I’m tiring of the multiple narrators/multiple timelines in books. Smart advice from the 3rd narrator lol
Great review Marilyn!"
Thank you, Jan, that third narrator told me what not to do because of her actions...what a weirdo she was 😵
Nice review. I was planning on reading this one next, as I just received a copy from the library, but after reading a couple of reviews and realizing that she is also the author of Darling Rose Gold I decided not to bother and I returned the book.
