Our Kind of Game
Written By: Johanna Copeland
Media: Paperback Arc
Genre: Thriller
Published: July 9th, 2024
Publisher: Harper
Rating: 3.5 Stars
A debut novel of suspense and intrigue from Johanna Copeland, Our Kind of Game keeps you suspicious and ready to stay up all night to find out what happens next. Stella Parker is a wealthy suburban woman with secrets to hide and a past to keep buried. When Gwen, another mom from the neighborhood, stumbles drunk into Stellas yard and drops her phone, Stella’s first instinct is to do the neighborly thing and return it. But something doesn’t seem right and so she starts suspecting something might be up with Gwen. Her hunch proves right and soon Stella finds herself unable to keep her well buried past from colliding with her perfectly curated present.
Johanna did really well with this topic and I especially like the villain getting a dexter-esque persona, making her the hero. The twist at the end was well done. I especially like how even after everything, mom was calling the shots and making sure her girls were taken care of. The thing with Gwen felt rushed and unfinished. The ending was meh, and I’m still not sure why Stella stayed with Tom.
Overall it’s a great story touching on topics such as abuse (in many forms), murder, rage, privilege, motherhood, marriage, and the need to do anything and everything to protect yourself and your offspring. Recommended for readers who enjoy Lisa Jewell, and Karin Slaughter.
<!> An enormous Thank You to Johanna Copeland, Harper Books, and Goodreads for allowing me the opportunity to read this title in exchange for my honest review. <!>
