I’m really pleased to be one of today’s stops on the blog tour for ‘The Assistant.’
I know many things about Larissa.
I know what she eats, which must-have brands she applies to her face, and the price of each carefully selected ‘piece’ in her multi-million-pound home in Belgravia.
Because Ris, as she is known to her many followers, likes to share. And now I’m here, in her home, watching her every move.
Entrusted with her secrets and running her diary from the bijou basement flat, I’m on hand to fulfil Ris’ every need. Her right-hand woman.
But what she doesn’t know is why I’m really here.
I’ve put a lot on the line to get this job, and now my plan can begin.
I’ve waited long enough.
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Author Bio –
Amanda Reynolds is the bestselling psychological suspense author whose debut novel, Close To Me, was adapted as a major six-part TV series for Channel 4 in 2021.
Previously published by Headline, her books have been translated into multiple languages. Amanda lives near Cheltenham.
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Review-
The synopsis on this one had my interest piqued from the outset and there was enough suspense within the writing to keep me second guessing as to Gail’s motives.
The twist to this one is undoubtedly in the format. Written as a series of transcribed interviews, email exchanges and diary entries, the reader is able to gradually build up ideas about the central characters, whilst the author is able to carefully reveal twists and turns along the way.
In this current age of social media frenzy and the ever-increasing number of ‘influencers’, choosing this writing style fits perfectly and is relatable to today’s lifestyles. I also liked the stark contrast between Ris and Gail’s lives, despite the circumstances that see them thrown together.
It’s a slow burn of a read and it takes a few ‘chapters’ to work out who is narrating and who is who, but once you overcome this, it’s easy to follow.
An intriguing read and a novel concept!
With thanks to the author, Rachel at Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to participate in the tour.
Further stops can be found here:
Pickled Thoughts and Pinot 