Under My Skin
Books | Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological
3.5
Lisa Unger
“Grief leads to self-destructive behavior in this searing psychological thriller” from a New York Times–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly). What if the nightmares are actually memories? It’s been a year since Poppy’s husband, Jack, was brutally murdered during his morning run through Manhattan’s Riverside Park. In the immediate aftermath, Poppy spiraled into an oblivion of grief, disappearing for several days only to turn up ragged and confused wearing a tight red dress she didn’t recognize. What happened to Poppy during those lost days? And more importantly, what happened to Jack? The case was never solved, and Poppy has finally begun to move on. But those lost days have never stopped haunting her. Poppy starts having nightmares and blackouts—there are periods of time she can’t remember, and she’s unable to tell the difference between what is real and what she’s imagining. When she begins to sense that someone is following her, Poppy is plunged into a game of cat and mouse, determined to unravel the mystery around her husband’s death. But can she handle the truth about what really happened? “[A] captivating thriller.” —The Washington Post “Addictive. . . . Gripping suspense at its best.” —Karin Slaughter, #1 International and New York Times–bestselling author of The Good Daughter “A twisting labyrinth of a book. . . . Lisa Unger is . . . at the top of her game.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Look For Me “Unger . . . keeps the twists coming in this standout thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Another fine psychological thriller from a master of the genre.” —Booklist, starred review
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Author
Lisa Unger
Pages
369
Publisher
Harlequin
Published Date
2018-10-02
ISBN
1488080496 9781488080494
Ratings
Google: 4
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"Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin, and Lisa Unger for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Under My Skin was a fun and exciting book to read. It tells the story of Poppy, a woman who lost her husband to a brutal and unsolved attack while jogging one morning. It explores the fascinating way in which our mind can work both to protect us from knowledge that may be too hard to deal with and also how it can give us much needed clues into ways to heal ourselves. It is also always interesting to delve into the topic of how well we truly know those around us - including the people we are closest to such as our partner or our best friend. I did find some of Poppy's memories/flashbacks/dreams to be a little confusing at times, but this did not really detract from my enjoyment of the book. Fun read!"
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Jennifer Cohen
"3.5"
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Gray Tischler