Woman on the Edge was a fun (albeit dark,) couldn’t-put-it-down, suspense novel.
Set in Chicago (my home town!) this story is told in chapters alternating between the points of view of Nicole and Morgan. Nicole, the founder and CEO of a wellness company called Breathe, thrusts her infant daughter into the arms of a stranger, Morgan, telling her she knows she’ll keep the baby safe, before jumping in front of a train. Morgan, who has had a previous run in with the legal system, finds herself the main suspect in Nicole’s death and must clear her name. Meanwhile, another stranger is out to get to her before the police do.
Look, this isn’t great literature by any means — and if that’s what you’re looking for, there are so many wonderful pieces of literary and historical fiction listed here — but this was a fun read, and a highly recommend blocking off a few hours to yourself, pouring a glass of wine, and finishing this all in one go. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself making every excuse to steal extra minutes away from what you’re supposed to be doing to find out what happens next. (And if your kids are like mine, they probably won’t accept your reading as an excuse for why you can’t make them lunch.)
I even guessed who the villain was about halfway through, and I still really enjoyed the suspense of finding out if i was right.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and Simon & Schuster in exchange for my honest review. It did not influence my opinion.