Meredith (Trying to catch up!)'s Reviews > Rock Paper Scissors

Loved the Twist!

3.75 stars

“Can a weekend away save a marriage?”

A husband and wife take a weekend trip to a remote location in Scotland to repair their marriage. Things don’t go as planned, to say the least. The couple soon discovers that an outsider is working on destroying not only their trip but also their marriage.

The chapters are divided between Amelia, the wife, Adam, the husband, and Robin, a woman in Scotland who takes an interest in the couple. The reader is also privy to letters written every year on the anniversary of the couple’s marriage.

This was an entertaining, fast-paced, and atmospheric read. I did not like any of the characters, except for Bob, the dog. He was the true hero of this story. I found Amelia and Adam insipid, but I was curious enough to see how their weekend trip would play out to keep reading.

I loved the remote setting in Scotland. The events are fueled by a brutal winter storm, which worked to add a layer of creepiness on top of the weirdness that already existed in Amelia and Adam's relationship.

This novel is constructed around twists, which is something that I usually do not enjoy. However, in this instance, I loved the main twist; I didn’t see it coming! With that being said, the twists that occur after the main reveal get a little ridiculous. The ending was stupid, but it made me laugh.

Overall, I enjoyed this one for the entertainment value.