MINM Review: Exquisite by Sarah Stovell
A well-written, slow-burning, character-driven novel of subtle, psychological seduction and suspense.
Violence: Mild
Profanity: Mild
Sexual Content: Mild-to-Moderate
Explicit Language: Mild-to-Moderate
Animal Cruelty: None
Thrilling Action: None
Red Herrings: Mild-to-Moderate
Twists and Turns: Mild
Suspense: Mild-to-Moderate
Plot Development: Mild-to-Moderate
Character Development: Moderate
Pages: 300 (Paperback)
Publisher's Blurb:
Bo Luxton has it all—a loving family, a beautiful home in the Lake District, and a clutch of bestselling books to her name. Enter Alice Dark, an aspiring writer who is drifting through life, with a series of dead-end jobs and a freeloading boyfriend. When they meet at a writers’ retreat, the chemistry is instant, and a sinister relationship develops. Or does it? Breathlessly pacey, taut and terrifying, Exquisite is a startlingly original and unbalancing psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Best for Crime Fiction Readers:
- Who enjoy crime fiction exploring strong, complicated female protagonists, and the complexity of their lives.
- Who are interested in diverse romantic relationships in their crime fiction.
- Who appreciate beautiful writing. At times, Exquisite evokes the tragic romanticism of another era.
- Who enjoy domestic suspense. Exquisite becomes increasingly unsettling and sinister around the halfway mark.
- Who don't mind a slowly unfolding plot that rewards the reader with rich character development and subtle, sexy, psychological suspense.
MINM Overall Rating: 4.5/5