The Hand That Feeds You: A Novel | 
so-soThis book was somewhat of a rollercoaster for me - some parts were vividly good, others were boring and tedious, and some felt rushed and predictable.
I appreciated the way in which this book fought against stereotypes associated with certain breeds of dogs... something that needs to be endlessly reiterated. For that, it gets a nod!
All in all a decent read - one that was surprisingly cohesive for having two authors.
Starting something new.
The first 2 chapters were very promising!
pickA very different type of thriller with the MC‘s dogs having such an integral role in the plot. Some parts were hard to read as a dog lover, but the author did a great job weaving in some breed education. I finished listening to this during the drive of my first trip to Chicago! 🤩🌆❤️🎧
Wow 😳 What a beginning. I'm looking forward to another day of air travel to get through this psycho story.
pickThis was the perfect combination of suspense and mystery for me. I loved how the author highlighted the protectiveness of dogs and how awesome they can be to their humans.
pickHooked from the first to the last page!
I knew from the beginning of Morgan she and Billie's relationship that Billie just seemed like the type to insert herself into a situation for her own means, well I was shocked to find out that she was the mastermind to it all!
I was still shocked to find out how diabolical she really was. Such a good ending.
You will root for the dogs almost more than the people "Go Cloud Go"!
so-soThe premise is interesting, and the writing is pretty good. There are a few spoiler-y reasons for why I can't rate it higher, but overall it was a decent, quick read. I think I got this on my Kindle from Prime Reading. 3.25 stars
pickI was really frustrated with the book until about 75% through. Then everything changed and it was so worth it. I had a slight inkling of the twist but it was really well done.
I was forced to stop reading last night right after I read the big twist (my non reader husband desired sleep, weirdo). But I didn't sleep a wink ruminating over it.
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I really enjoyed this book when I read it last year. If I remember correctly the two authors who collaborated (Amy Hempel and Jill Ciment) were finishing a novel started by one of their friends who died. Anyway, super good thriller! #augustphotochallenge
Stepping outside of my usual faire with a psychological thriller.
panFound this incredibly boring. There were elements that I thought were going to make the story really take off but it just never felt like it clicked.
