Good Intentions: A Novel

Good Intentions is a psychological thriller with some solid twists and an intriguing premise. The story is told entirely from the perspective of Cady, who’s speaking to her twin sister recently killed in a car accident. We’re inside Cady’s head the whole time, which you’d think would mean we have all the facts—but that’s far from true. As a narrator, Cady is unreliable, and her selective storytelling keeps readers questioning. Some of her omissions are noticeable, which leads to questions that make you suspect the coming twists. The writing style is clean and easy to follow, with short, digestible chapters. However, the story runs several chapters too long. Much of the middle drags as Cady spirals deeper into guilt and justification for her so-called “good intentions.” Unless the author plans a sequel, the book leaves several loose ends and offers little closure. The ending feels abrupt and somewhat unsatisfying, with the characters showing minimal growth from start to finish. Overall, it’s an interesting psychological dive with strong potential, but it falls short of delivering a truly impactful conclusion.