The Prisoner: A Novel

Thank you to NetGalley, the Author, B.A. Paris and the publisher, St. Martins Press for the opportunity to read and review an advanced reader's copy of The Prisoner.

Amelie has always been a survivor. After losing both parents, she is forced to make a life for herself in London with help from Carolyn Blakely, the woman who took her in. Amelie meets and marries, a billionaire named Jed Hawthorne. He has his own motivations for the marriage and lays out a "quickie marriage" plan that seemingly should work well for both. You can probably guess that it doesn't!! They both have their own motives to marry one another. But soon after the marriage, Amelie is kidnapped. Who has kidnapped her and why does she feel safer there in that dark room than with her own husband?
I enjoyed the short chapters in the book. I felt that it kept the book moving at an even pace. The dual timelines were also enjoyable and kept me invested. The book started strong and instantly grabbed my attention and had me wanting to know more. I enjoyed this book. I was excited to be able to read it. I have read other B.A. Paris book and enjoy her writing style and storytelling.

The wiring in this book is so lazy. Just kill anybody you need to get rid of whether it really makes sense or not. Make sure no one really has any ethics or family that they care about or who care about them. Meh. Honestly this author frustrated me because it feels like she could write something great.

I received this book, The Prisoner by B.A. Paris, as an arc from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Usually, I love B.A. Paris’ books and she is an auto buy author for me. Unfortunately, this book was different. I found myself relieved when it was over, as I felt the book was too long and was a little confusing as well as boring for me. Some good things about this book were the twisty parts of the plot, which allows BA. Paris to shine through.

I like to go into reading thrillers blind and I’m glad I did for this one. Another good one from BA Paris! I really enjoyed The Prisoner and the mystery around what was happening. I did figure out certain pieces of this story, but it didn’t take away from it.

My only complaint was the ending. It felt abrupt and there wasn’t closure so now I have questions!

Thank you netgalley flr the advanced readers copy. I was so excited to get and read the new B. A. Paris book! This book really captivated me and I loved all the twists and mystery. It was hard to put this book down! I do feel like the ending left me with many questions and really hoping for one more chapter at least. I don't feel like I have closure or a real explanation. I would still read more of B. A. Paris. Behind Closed Doors was definitely my fav!