You'll Never Know I'm Here

You'll Never Know I'm Here

2023

Ratings3

Average rating2.7

15

I FLEW through this, but maybe for all the wrong reasons. I enjoyed it in the way you enjoy watching a train crash; you just can't look away from the mess. This entire book felt like a satire of a thriller book, but Modglin was completely sincere in her (mediocre) writing.
The first half was slow and full of boring fluff, annoying and harmful stereotypes, grating characters, and predictable plot points. The second half geared up and swerved into ridiculous, unrealistic, and plain dumb. On top of all that, it got so preachy at the end and I was rolling my eyes at Kiersten going into “I'm 14 and this is deep” territory.

What could've saved this book? Take a deep look and realize this writing is satire level and fully take it there. This would have been a fun satire, but since KM took herself too seriously it was not good. Also, THE TITLE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE STORY.

I know this review is a little harsh, but I KNOW Kiersten is a good writer, i've witnessed great books from her! Lately she's been pumping out short books that cater to boostagramers and influensters, and it shows.

Oh, the narrator was great- kudos, Stacy Gonzalez.

February 3, 2024