Delving deep into the subject of trauma and how it warps people, it examines the lengths some people will go to in order to overcome the phobias born of their pasts, no matter what the cost. Told from multiple perspectives, Stephanie Wrobel’s sophomore novel is a dazzling feat of sleight of hand. This ongoing struggle to master fear, and to inspire others to do the same, forms the backbone of this complex psychological thriller. On the screens the audience watches a tongue split in half. “Fear is not real,” she says, unless we make it so.” Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for providing an arc via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.įor regular reading updates, see my Goodreads profile.This Might Hurt starts with a gory bang, as an unnamed artist performs a gruesome act of self-mutilation in defiance of fear:
I recommend this book if you’re looking for a slowly-paced novel featuring a cult-like group. The ending was a nail-biter, but it came too late.Īlthough this wasn’t as compelling as Darling Rose Gold, I will definitely read the author’s next release. What was supposed to be fraught with unease came across as dull. For a thriller novel, I found it lacked tension and urgency. I was so excited to get approved for this arc, but unfortunately, I had to push myself to finish it.
The identity of one character does not get revealed until a good way through the book, which I found a little confusing. This story has multiple POVs, timelines, and parts. Review of This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel No cell phones, nothing.įast forward six months, Natalie receives an ominous email that has her rushing to the island desperately wanting to talk with Kit. Located on a remote island off the coast of Maine, communication with the outside world is strictly prohibited. While Natalie refocused her energy into her job, Kit decided to join a wellness retreat of sorts for six months. Sisters Natalie and Kit Collins have drifted apart since their mother passed away. This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel might be the slow burn of all slow burns.
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