Item: Rock Paper Scissors
Rating: 4.00
Author: quirkycat

by Alice Feeney

The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Sometimes I Lie

‘Not just fiendish but positively Feeneyish – dark, ingenious and very clever’ Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home

Ten years of marriage.
Ten years of secrets.
An anniversary they’ll never forget.

Adam and Amelia are spending the weekend in the Scottish Highlands. The remote location is perfect for what they have planned.

But when their romantic trip takes a dark turn, they both start to wonder – can they trust the one they’re with?

Because every couple tells little white lies. Only for Adam and Amelia, the truth is far more dangerous.

‘A cleverly crafted novel with a grand twist’ Stella magazine

‘I loved it!’ Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes

‘Creepy, gripping and oh-so readable, we loved this! Fabulous magazine

‘Chilling and clever, with a twist so sharp you’ll get whiplash’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End

‘A riveting thriller that explodes with a jaw-dropping climax’ Woman’s Weekly

‘A clever, cunning read and one where you expect a twist, but when it comes, it’s so perfect and wonderful that you want to tell everyone’ Belfast Telegraph

‘A staggering novel filled with tension, suspense, and an ending that will leave you flabbergasted’ Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife

'The reader never quite know who's telling the truth about who they really are' Cosmopolitan

What readers are saying about ROCK PAPER SCISSORS

‘I was HOOKED! Brilliantly written . . . A gripping twisty page turner’

‘Multi-faceted characters hiding lots of secrets, brilliant plot and clever twists kept me at the edge of my seat to the very end!’

‘I flew through the pages as it was impossible to put down! Brilliant!’

‘Alice Feeney wins for the greatest plot twists!’

‘This was an addictive read. I. Could. Not. Put. It. Down. The twist was spectacular’

Rock Paper Scissors happens to be the first novel I've ever read by Alice Feeney (I know, I know. But I have several of her books on my TBR list). This twisting thriller is one heck of a roller coaster, though, and I would recommend it to any fans of hers – plus anybody else that is curious.

Not all marriages are perfect. The trick is putting effort into making them work...and not everybody is willing to do that. Mr. and Mrs. Wright have been having issues for quite some time. One is a workaholic (with a medical condition that prevents him from recognizing faces), and the other is feeling shut out by it all.

Their anniversary away should have fixed things. One way or the other, they were supposed to rekindle their love – or find a way out of the relationship. What they got was a bit more of a surprise, for better or for worse.

"Enjoy the stories of other people's lives, but don't forget to live your own."

I grabbed Rock Paper Scissors as my BOTM choice for September, and it was such a good decision! I liked a lot of elements about this book, including the title and cover. Though that description! Chef's kiss!

Rock Paper Scissors is split into a few perspectives. We have Adam and Amelia's perspectives, plus a bunch of unsent letters. It seemed like an odd combination at first, until it suddenly all started making a lot more sense.

On that note (pun intended), I initially thought that this was a lukewarm thriller, at best. However, the ending and events leading up to the conclusion entirely changed my opinion of the book. That was such a surprise! Lately, it seems like a good thriller is ruined by a bad ending, and here we have a book that was enhanced by the end! What a delightful twist!

Also, let me promise you right now: no matter what happens, the dog will be fine. I repeat, the dog is fine! Now that there's less anxiety surrounding that, I hope that you can dive in and enjoy Rock Paper Scissors as much as I did.

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Rock Paper Scissors

by Alice Feeney

Reviewed by Quirky Cat on Nov 22, 2021

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