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The Understudy
The Understudy | Sophie Hannah, Holly Brown, B. A. Paris, Claire Mackintosh
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Written By Sophie Hannah, BA Paris, Clare Mackintosh, and Holly Bron, this psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Louise Candlish How far would you go to protect your daughter? Four mothers must identify the true threat at their daughters' school before it's too late. Carolyn, Bronnie, Elise, and Kendall are bound together by one thing-their four daughters are best friends at the highly competitive Orla Flynn Academy for the Performing Arts. Last year the foursome exploded because of brutal bullying between the girls, but they've since forgiven each other. The mothers, however, haven't been able to move on. When new threats surface and "accidents" begin to happen - just as a mysterious new girl enters the scene - the mothers take matters into their own hands. But they will have to risk their own secrets being exposed if they stand a chance at uncovering the truth . . . Four incredible novelists come together to tell this unique, brilliantly written suspense novel
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LiteraryinLawrence
The Understudy | Sophie Hannah, Holly Brown, B. A. Paris, Claire Mackintosh
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One cool element of this book was that it was co-written by 4 authors. I couldn‘t tell because the writing was consistent from chapter to chapter. I liked the multiple POVs and the setting of a theater academy where sinister things start to happen. I think the ending could have been a little more satisfying. They left the door open for a sequel but I‘m not sure that was necessary.

You probably can‘t tell from the pic but it‘s SUPER windy! Eeek!

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LiteraryinLawrence
The Understudy | Sophie Hannah, Holly Brown, B. A. Paris, Claire Mackintosh
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If you are looking for 3 days of being taken care of while reading, I highly recommend a reading retreat in the English countryside. We just left it this morning, and it was everything we imagined it would be. They always have an author for dinner one night, and for us it was Sophie Hannah. That was a highlight!! I got this book and we heard all about her writing process, etc. If you‘re considering a reading getaway, totally look into this one.

LiteraryinLawrence We went as a couple, but the others were single travelers and a mom with her adult daughters. There are usually 8-10 readers there plus the 2 hosts, Cressi and Sara, who are very nice and hospitable. I can‘t say enough good things about the experience, really. 4y
tjwill That sounds amazing! 4y
Lcsmcat Wow! 💚 4y
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DGRachel That sounds like a fabulous vacation! 4y
Annl I wonder if they have events like that in the US? It sounds amazing! 4y
veritysalter This sounds like Heaven - I‘m going to start dropping some serious hints to my husband!! 4y
BookwormM Will have to check this out 4y
Zelma 😍 4y
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kezzlou85
The Understudy | Sophie Hannah, Holly Brown, B. A. Paris, Claire Mackintosh
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Wow what a dark story with some clever twists. The plot built well with lots of drama and kept me guessing for a while about who was behind it. I figured out some things like the truth of Vee but others caught me off guard. The ending was interesting but I wanted a little more resolution to some of it. I like how the story was told by more than one person as it added more depth to the characters. #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick #Netgalley

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