When I first picked this book up, I didn’t want to step away from it. I found I couldn’t flip the pages fast enough—the enigma surrounding our protagonists was that hooking. Unfortunately for me though, this was not a continuous/one sitting read, other obligations had me breaking from Alex, Quinn, and Esther around 35%. Upon coming back to this trio, I found their story didn’t quite capture my attention as easily as it did the first time. It fastly became a game of distraction versus consumption. And I know myself, the minute I start seeking out other entertainment, it doesn't bode well for the book. No matter how much I wished it, I just couldn’t find the spark that originally caught my intrigue. Turns out, my excitement outshined the actuality. There were parts that held me utterly and completely absorbed and other parts that tumbled quickly into the world of flatness.

I don’t mean for my review to sound so negative, as there were also many positives aspects to the story. The characters were quite captivating; their voices strong and vivid. The dual point of view giving weight and substance to the interlocking narrative. The twists unpredictable and the plot line written with intricate detail. 

As I sit here writing this review, thinking back over the pros and cons, this really does become a clear cut case of “it’s me not you.” I’ve been in quite the funk lately. I definitely wouldn’t discourage anyone from reading Don’t You Cry. As you can tell from the hundreds of reviews, many readers adored the heck out of this book. I am one person with one opinion and no two people read the same book. I truly think if psychological thrillers are your thing then you should give this book a try. Quinn, Alex, and Esther have all the right additives to make an edge of your seat read. 

This was my first introduction to Mary Kubica. Even though I struggled a bit here and there, I would give her brand of mind puzzlers another try.

Thank you, Harlequin, for the complimentary copy of Don't You Cry.