Unthinkable

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
And truly what a delight! Parks will keep you on your toes as you uncover the narrative from the perspectives of Jenny and Nate, a married couple. Each chapter weaves in a new twist. It's honestly rare to find crime and mystery novels that aren't predictable from the very first chapter. He dangles just enough breadcrumbs each chapter to keep you enthralled, without being repetitive, predictable, or shallow. Even where the narrative is obvious, and you start questioning why a logical man like Nate wouldn't just communicate with his wife, Parks brilliantly layers in complexity to lead your mind in one direction to shock you from another.

There are some cringeworthy moments like Nate's occasional narcissistic self-promotion or the slight misogynist stereotypes against Jenny's superwoman nature, but those moments often tie into plot points. Overall I highly recommend this book. If you want excellent execution, no distracting grammar or typos, an overall cohesive and engaging plot, and characters that will keep you guessing, then this is the book for you. If I could, I would give this an extra star. Will definitely be seeking out more by this author.