The Drowning Woman leans on the dramatic side but is still somewhat compelling despite its flaws.
Synopsis
Lee Gulliver is newly homeless and never could have predicted it. She owned a successful restaurant until Covid hit. Now, she’s working at a diner under the table while living in her car. One morning, she hears a woman sobbing near the ocean and saves her when she tries to drown herself. Initially, the woman Hazel is furious at being saved, but the two quickly become friends. Soon, Lee is drawn into the secrets of Hazel’s life and agrees to help her.
Review of The Drowning Woman
This thriller is fast-paced and offers twist after twist – not all of them are good. There are several unlikely scenarios, and the plot becomes super OTT, even for me.
I much preferred reading Lee’s pov over the second one. There was really no need for it, in my opinion, because it rehashes many of the same events and conversations. Surely, Lee could have deduced what was really going on herself.
As for Lee’s character, I thought she was too trusting and naive for someone with her type of experience.
Even though this story was pretty wild, it still compelled me to keep reading, so it has that going for it. It’s getting plenty of rave reviews from other early reviewers, so don’t let mine deter you from trying it out for yourself.
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️.5
Expected Publication: 13 June 2023
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for providing an arc via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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