Sorry for Your Loss

by Georgia McVeigh

The story of two people, both as magnetic as they are dangerous, who get caught in an electric game of cat and mouse

The question is, Who is the predator and who is the prey?

Meet Iris: a dark soul with a propensity for obsession, still reeling from a recent loss, who relies on a local grief group to keep her grounded and out of trouble. And now meet Jack: a cagey widower who shows up at a meeting one night and jolts both of them back to life.

From the moment Jack first takes a shabby plastic chair in the circle, he is positively dashing. And Iris can’t help but feel that fate has brought them together.

But their chance encounter sends them racing through a series of hairpin twists where nothing is as it seems and no one plays by the rules. As Iris is drawn deeper into Jack’s world, she begins to realize that her own deceptions may be no match—or maybe they're the perfect match?—for all the dirty secrets Jack has been hiding.

Edgy, intricately plotted, and totally chilling, Sorry for Your Loss is a blistering psychological thriller for fans of Ashley Elston, Ana Reyes, and Ashley Audrain.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Adult, Thriller, Adult Fiction, Mystery Thriller

Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 31, 2026

Reviews

[Amina · Rating 3 out of 5]

✰ 3.25 stars ✰

“​​We don’t always say what we mean when we’re suffering a loss.”

​​If there is one thing I try not to ever do is dnf. As tempting as it may be, especially if a read is not working for me at all, I want to at least give the author the benefit of the doubt and a fighting chance, that ​maybe just maybe​ they may turn the tables and win me over.​ 🥺 And if a story is enough to make me feel like so....



Then I certainly count that as a welcome surprise.​ 🙂‍↕️😌

I had a really difficult time with ​Iris; as in she is a ​very difficult character to like or sympathize or empathize with. ​😓​ Obsessed with cleanliness, ​possessive to a dangerous fault, caustic with her thoughts, pointedly acerbic yet docile with her words,​ unapologetically unstable with her inner emotions - I experience a wave of fury so intense I am momentarily lightheaded​ with it - but persistent in her pursuit to always be in the right - she is a performance artist​.​ 🥴

One that is ​determined​ to win the favor of those who she sets her eyes on, for sympathy is an intoxication that is the highest high. ​And when you're grieving,​ there is nothing sweeter than the taste of power that comes when someone expresses so compassionately Sorry for Your Loss so much so that the more you have coiled around your finger, the more you're in control --- ​until you aren't.​ 😓

We alternate between ​Iris' past with her family and her present where she tries ​and does everything​ to win the heart of ​hunk a hunk Jack the grieving widower, someone she​ meets during their grieving sessions - 'We don’t mess around here. This is a serious group​ for serious loss' - who she immediately latches onto for as much as he is stylishly attractive in his grief, they share an intimate bond of having both lost their loved ones on the same day.​ 😟

​ “Only those who have experienced true loss can know what it’s like to lose the one person who anchors you to this world.”

At first I was ​very much miffed that much of the story ​does​ take place ​in the past, so that the readers have a firm glimpse into the nature of Iris before we meet her in the now. 🙍🏻‍♀️​ But as the pieces started to fall into place, I started to understand why it was necessary to see the person she became because of who she was and what she went through with her family, as it does play a significant part in the present.​

I am not anything if not nosy, and my curiosity was determined to know ​who​ would bring about Iris' downfall, because gosh, it was painful to see how people were putty to her whims. And that air of mystery was ​always​ thrumming with life as I kept reading; compelling, for as much as there is a predictability to it, there is also this uncertainty to ​each step. As each key twisted, I was silently saying oh crap. ​

The story is set in London, but with​in a very limited scope, as we're ​only​ privy to it through what is of interest to benefit Iris' game. I mean, she is really not the most agreeable person. She's abrasive.​ And rude, and strange and a bit unstable at times, acting out of sorts so many times, that I was really annoyed with her and just wanted to give her a good shake​, scream at her How dare you? You're not gonna get away with this --- this sneakery- and subterfuge of toying with people's emotions by playing the victim!​​ 😭😭

But, is she really the victim or does she become one???​ 🫨

​​ “He has his flaws, but don’t we all? Haven’t we all been driven to the brink by love?”

​And that's it. I really cannot say much more.​​ 🤐 Is it the words or the perspective or is it simply that it played me on my most unforgiving nature of needing to know that kept me invested - not knowing what to trust or believe. ​The revelations the author steadily gave up - bit by bit - were convincingly compelling.​ 👍🏻

It is a messed up kind of psychological thriller, one that after much deliberation, I have to admit was ​not all that bad​ - Iris, though, yeah, she was a character. 🙄​ ​With each step, ​I felt that she was getting ​closer to a victory when in fact she was really digging her own grave.​ In a subtlety that I actually overlooked, and when the ball dropped - multiple times - my jaw kept dropping even further to the floor.​ 😲

After I had finished it, I was about to start my evening. I had the following conversation​ with someone.

person x: what were you reading this fine Sunday afternoon?
me: *waves hands cuz still kinda reeling from it all* oh, just some book.
Person x: must have been good.
me: what makes you say that?
person x: when you stopped reading, you were smiling.

Oh.....​



*Thank you to Edelweiss for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.

[Ana Moniz · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first, Sorry for Your Loss feels like a slow and uncertain book. The pacing drags, and for nearly half the story I couldn’t understand why Iris was so desperate to be close to Jack, or why he let her into his home and his life so quickly. Their connection felt rushed and almost unnatural, and the plot itself seemed to wander without a clear direction.

But as the story deepens, it becomes clear that both Iris and Jack are hiding much darker truths. Iris, who first seems fragile and open, slowly shows a side that is manipulative, unsettling, and dangerous. Jack, who at the beginning feels cold and guarded, reveals that he too is capable of violence. Both characters carry the weight of past killings, and the novel shifts from a story about grief into something far more disturbing: two sociopaths drawn to each other by secrets and blood.

This slow, strange build-up finally pays off in the second half. The conversations, the silences, and the awkward bond between them start to make sense in hindsight. By the time the ending arrives, the novel lands with force: chilling, surprising, and strangely satisfying.

It’s not a flawless book—the beginning nearly lost me—but the unsettling twist and powerful finale make it worth reading. Dark, eerie, and unforgettable.

[Robin J · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve never read anything by Georgia McVeigh but I definitely will pick up more!
The story was extremely intriguing, although sometimes the pacing felt a bit off. Either way to slow or way to fast and unable to keep up.
I did enjoy the plot twists, some I did not see coming and I appreciate that.
Overall a good quick drama filled novel.
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the chance to read and review :Sorry for your loss by Georgia McVeigh.
3.8/5⭐️ and I will definitely recommend this one!

[Trisha]

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

[Brittany Binando · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always love an unreliable narrator in a thriller. From the very beginning, I just had a feeling not to trust anyone!

[Dhanya · Rating 1 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley for the Arc.

Unfortunately, this one just didn’t work for me. The premise sounded intriguing—a dark, twisty story of grief and obsession—but the execution fell flat. The pacing dragged, the characters felt unlikeable and inconsistent, and the plot seemed to circle without any real tension or payoff. I tried to stay engaged, but by the midway point, I found myself losing interest completely. Sadly, a DNF for me.

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written, kept me guessing! Loved the characters ❤️

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sick twisty tale of two psycho stalkers!! From
Page one an excellent read. Iris being the blah twin and Marcie being the “all that “ twin was really interesting.

The story is a few bad relationships that wind up throughout. The grief group is the start of something huge. It wasn’t lacking in anything. A lot of suspense thrown in for you to sprinkle on you love interest Is he real ! Hhhmmm
A total winner in my book

[Mary Taber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sorry For Your Loss is one of those books that took me a while to get into. I couldn’t quite believe the way the protagonist, Iris, was treated by nearly everyone around her. As a result, she felt justified in her behavior towards others. It is important to note that this story is told exclusively from Iris’s point of view, and the reader catches on that Iris may not be totally truthful about her life growing up and as an adult. We become acquainted with Iris through her thoughts and descriptions of events happening in her life. The problem is that we are never sure if Iris is telling the truth or exaggerating. She is impulsive and often acts before she thinks.
The story focuses on Iris and her life living with a twin, Marcie, and her mum and dad. Mum and dad clearly favor Marcie, who is prettier and more popular than Iris. In school, Marcie joined all the right clubs, got good grades, and had many friends. Iris, on the other hand, was a loner in school and had few friends.
The book begins with the weekly meeting of a grief group, a group that Iris belongs to, due to the passing of her fiancé Freddie. She meets a man named Jack at the group who has recently lost his wife to cancer. She experiences an attraction to Jack and sets her sights on getting him to fall in love with her, even as she is grieving for her fiancé Freddie. She will go to great lengths to accomplish this.
We are privy to the inner depths of Iris’s personality through her recollections of various events both from her childhood and adulthood. For example, she describes a trip to her grandparents’ farm where her grandparents seemed to love Marcie more than they loved Iris. They saw her as difficult, while they thought of Marcie as a beautiful butterfly- Iris’s words. This was the trip where Marcie pushed Iris into a pile of cow manure and tried to blame it on Iris. Did Marcie really try to blame Iris or was this another lie?
Once I got into the story, it was unputdownable. I never liked Iris even up to the end; In fact, I found myself disliking all the characters! However, it was fascinating to see how my perceptions of the characters changed over the course of the story.
Finally, the title, Sorry For Your Loss, is an interesting one. This title may refer to the losses that Iris experienced in her life. What other losses occur during the book? You will need to read this book to find out. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys scheming, intrigue and deception.

[Georgia · Rating 5 out of 5]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟4.5 stars

Thank you to the author, publisher and Goodreads for the advanced copy giveaway. All thoughts and feelings are my own.

Definitely a psychological thriller. Be aware of your triggers prior to reading this book. 308 pages of psychosis.

Potential triggers include: abuse both physical and mental, loss, death, murder, suicide, stalking.

Even though I loathed practically every single character in this book ESPECIALLY the main two characters (Iris and Jack) I found it hard to put down. I feel like giving these characters the personalities they have deepens the plot and makes you really want to figure out who is actually good and who is bad.

The main story involves Iris and Jack meeting at a grief group over shared trauma of the death of their respective life partner on the same day. Trying to both grieve together and move on they fall into sort of a cat and mouse game. Predator and prey if you will. But who is who in this grief driver thriller of obsession and lies.

Recommended to anyone who enjoys physiological, thrilling, obsessive mysteries with a dash of romance.

**for the author**
This did not take away from my enjoyment of the book, but since it's an advanced copy I wanted to point out two potential typing errors. The first one page 150. It says TK Maxx. And I wasn't sure if that should be TJ Maxx. And the second on page 179, 3rd paragraph, last sentence.

Also, when I'm able to leave a review on Amazon please let know.

[Liz K · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book sent me on a mini roller coaster of emotions from really being increasingly annoyed at all the characters to understanding as every puzzle piece fell into place.

I don't see much redeeming attributes to any of the characters, it really is a question of who is the prey and who is the predator and it is amazing how the author waited for the last possible minute to reveal who is who. It's like you cannot root for any of the characters but are rooting for them too. I was reminded of the characterization of John Marrs in his books - they have an annoying but interesting life of their own. I was able to guess some of the twists in the book, but it still came surprising all the same. The story shows how letting negativity fester in someone's heart really ruins lives.

There are moments though that it seems like things suddenly become so perfect that everything fell into place timing-wise, and sometimes this makes me question the reality of it. But I guess for the purpose of the book, this works.

I recommend this book especially for people starting out in the thriller / mystery / suspense genre, I think they'd appreciate this the most.

ARC received from NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5⭐️

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC!

At the beginning lf this book, I was super intrigued by Iris, our main character. She was odd and (I'm not going to sugarcoat it) a stalker. I wanted to know what she was going to do and what would happen to her. Ultimately, I was disappointed.
This psychological thriller is character driven. It has elements of a domestic thriller. There is some murder. It's got a little bit of everything. Long story short, Iris becomes intrigued with this man Jack at her grief support group, which she's attending because her fiance died suddenly. A bunch of stuff happens and Iris and Jack are both revealed to be terrible people.
Now, if you love a book featuring very unlikeable main characters, you'll love this book. I don't mind one unlikeable character, but all of them being unlikeable is too much. It left me actively hating where this story went.
It also felt like the author was trying to garner sympathy for Iris, which Iris most definitely did not deserve.
I did like how this book was laid out. We got snippets of Iris's childhood, which showed some very sinister things and gave us a glimpse of why Iris is how she is. But I still do not have it in me to synpathize or feel bad for her.
Overall, this book was a miss for me. The shock factor was low, the characters were all unlikeable, and the plot was all over the place.

[kitty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went in expecting your typical "sad widow meets sad widower" vibe, but this book is a straight-up menace in the best way possible.

The story follows Iris, who is basically a professional "mimic" and a total dark soul. She’s "grieving," but let's be real, she’s actually just unhinged and obsessed with self-invention. She joins this local grief support group to keep herself from spiraling into whatever fresh hell she usually gets into, and that’s where she meets Jack. Jack is the "grieving widower" who looks too good to be true, and Iris immediately decides he’s her "fated" match. The whole dynamic is giving massive cat-and-mouse energy because they are both lying through their teeth.

The writing is voicey and sharp, leaning into that addictive, "twist-after-twist" style that keeps you from putting the book down. I love that it doesn't try to make Iris a "likable" protagonist; she’s complex, manipulative, and honestly a bit of a predator. It’s refreshing to read a psychological thriller where the main character isn't just a victim, but someone who might actually be more dangerous than the person she’s hunting. It’s definitely for fans of Gone Girl or The Housemaid, especially if you like narrators who are essentially a walking red flag.

#NetGalley #SorryforYourLoss

[Janna (Bibliophile Mom) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Themes and Trigger Warnings: Grief, Loss, Betrayal, Obsession, and Emotional Manipulation.

This fast-paced psychological thriller plunges into the raw, tangled aftermath of grief where vulnerability becomes a weapon and obsession masquerades as connection. McVeigh crafts a chilling portrait of Iris, a woman whose brilliance is matched only by her unnerving ability to bend people to her will. She’s unsettling, magnetic, and impossible to ignore.

The story kicks off in a bereavement support group, where Iris meets Jack. Both are grieving, fragile, and are hiding things. Their connection is immediate but far from healthy and normal. As Jack remains elusive, Iris begins to unravel the truth in her own twisted way. And let’s be clear: when Iris wants something, she doesn’t wait for permission. And so is Jack.

What Worked for Me:
• A sensitive, layered portrayal of grief and how it warps perception and behaviour
• Dual timelines that enrich the narrative and reveal haunting truths
• Complex sibling dynamics that add emotional weight and tension

What Didn't Feel Right:
• Some extreme choices may push the boundaries of reader comfort
• An old betrayal that hits hard and lingers for years
• An obsession that veers into deeply disturbing territory

Ratings Breakdown:
Setting - ⭐️⭐️/5
Character Building - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Writing Style - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Message - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Overall - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Final Thoughts: If you’re drawn to stories with morally grey leads, sisterly tension, and psychological chaos that simmers beneath the surface, Sorry for Your Loss is a binge-worthy pick. It’s the kind of book that pairs perfectly with a rainy afternoon and a blanket you can hide under when things get intense.

Thanks to NetGalley, Dutton Publishing, and author Georgia McVeigh for the advance reader copy. These are my honest thoughts as a reader who thrives on suspense, secrets, and characters who color outside the lines.

~JaNnA~

[Jason Lavoie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Iris puts the psycho in psychological thriller. Iris reminds me of a Joe Goldberg less the charm and likability. If you don’t know who that is, you’re welcome. If you do, my apologies.

We meet Iris at a grief support group. It’s there that she meets Jack. Their respective partners both passed on the same day – June the sixth. How romantic, right? Thus begins that cat and mouse chase between the two of them.

The story is well told as we alternate between the now and to the past when Iris was a kid as she navigates relationships with family, school and work. Though Iris narrates the story, you question if she’s a reliable narrator. There’s something off about her and as we progress, we learn exactly what. Though she’s not likable, you do like to hate her. That’s how I felt. She’s manipulative and deceptive in most of her interactions. It’s a slow build to where we’re going but you do get your AHA moment when you get there. And when you do, you just can’t help but feel: I was right!

Thank you NetGalley and Dutton for the Advanced Reader’s Copy of Sorry for Your Loss by Georgia McVeigh. This book is to be published on March 31, 2026. #SorryforYourLoss #GeorgiaMcVeigh #NetGalley #Dutton

[Irina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was quite a fun read, a nice and easy thriller full of twists and turns that make it well worth reading. It starts quite slow and a bit boring, but it does an excellent job at building the suspense. The beginning itself is full of holes, a lot of it doesn’t make sense and you almost have to trust the process because the key is all in the twists.

Every single character is just so unlikeable, starting with Iris. She’s a narcissistic, sociopathic, self-involved attention seeker, and, as much as you hate everyone in her life (her parents and sister especially), you just can’t sympathise with her. It’s actually quite a clever trick that the author plays on you, makes you feel constantly conflicted between the instinct to empathise with the main character and the strong sense of warning that Iris triggers in you.

I did very much enjoy the twists and I have to confess that I only saw a couple of them coming. The suspense is really nicely done throughout the book, it’s a very fun, hard to put down thriller. No, it’s not perfect, but it definitely absorbs you into the story so I totally recommend this!

[Gwen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This plot had a lot of promise when I read it and I couldn't wait to read the book, but I just didn't really enjoy it. Iris goes to a support group for people that have lost loved ones and there she meets Jack. She has made it her mission to get Jack to fall in love with her and he will be her. new husband. But Iris has a dark past and a LOT of secrets....Jack seems normal at first and then you see the crazy train that he is on too. There was a lot of promise with this book, but it just dragged on and on and I felt like it needed to get to the point a little quicker. I had a hard time liking any of the characters, Iris was just flat out annoying and her mom was a piece of work herself. I wanted to like this book a lot more than I actually did.

Thank you NetGalley and Dutton Publishing for an ARC in return for an honest review.

[Farah G · Rating 3 out of 5]

Iris and Jack meet at a grief counselling group, and quickly - perhaps too quickly - begin a relationship. Because Iris has had to move back in with her alcoholic mother and is desperate to find alternative accommodation.

But as Iris soon discovers, Jack is far from over the death of his wife. With good reason. And what Jack does not know is just how messed up Iris's childhood and family life were, and who this has made her.

Aside from the minor complaint of a muddled and over-long middle, this was a good thriller. Twisted, and with multiple surprises to offer, it will be enjoyed by most readers. It gets 3.5 stars.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

[Teresa P · Rating 1 out of 5]

1⭐️ Sorry for Your Loss just really didn’t work for me, unfortunately.

TBH I was grossed out reading this. Iris is described as a germaphobe who’s afraid to touch a table at the diner she works at without hand sanitizer near by… yet she lives in a rat-infested room in her mother’s absolute disaster of a house? As a germaphobe myself, I’m calling bluff. 😅 The descriptions were so gross that the first part of the book was almost unreadable for me, and I was this close to DNFing.

I usually love an unreliable narrator, but I just never connected with Iris. The story dragged for so long and then suddenly it was twist after twist — not bad, but not enough to save the experience for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced e-copy in exchange for my honest opinion!

[Jessie McKinnon · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.8 rounded up.
*This is a case of who is more unhinged. No one in this book is in their right mind, and does it make for a fun story? Yes. Even though the main character is crazy, I still found myself relating to her sometimes.
*I loved that I didn't know what I was reading for part of the book. Is it a love story, is it a thriller, a psychological drama? I'll let you figure that out.
*It gave a bit of a Rebecca vibe, except here the dead wife is probably the most likeable character.
*For you if you enjoy (reading about): unreliable narrator, toxic relationships (of all sorts), claustrophobic settings.
*Not for you if you dislike reading about: clichéd or caricatured characters.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

[Ariel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley for the review copy

I was really excited to read something that is not dark romance for a while, and this had a really good premise but unfortunately, it just didn't work for me at all. Pushed through to chapter 10, but honestly, it felt like a forced plot and a drag from the get go.

The switching of tense from our FMC Iris reminiscing about her dead boyfriend Freddie during a scene where she was with her new potential boy toy was just too confusing and didn't read well. I understand the effect it was trying to achieve, but it really did the opposite. I felt nothing for the characters and they honestly just made me mad because everyone else because it gave the vibe that apart from the FMC and the MMC, everyone is just an asshole...

[Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely thrilling read that will keep you guessing, keep you on your toes, and keep you wondering, are there any good guys?

This had me hooked from the very first chapter. I just couldn't help but be sucked right into Iris's life and her story. I knew it was going to be a good one for all the wrong reasons and yet, I couldn't help wanting to learn more. Wanting to read more. It was hard not to be fascinated by this very disturbed, very damaged girl.

This took so many turns, I almost felt my head spinning at times struggling to keep up and always second-guessing if Iris deserved my sympathy or if she really was just a psycho in disguise. I absolutely loved every single minute of this thrill ride! So much fun!

*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book felt like one of those reality shows where the main character is a train wreck, but you can't stop watching. I know Iris is a very unreliable narrator, but I kinda loved her! I loved her obsessive personality and I thought the author did a good job of fleshing her character out. I flew through the first half of the book, but found the story started to lag a bit. The ending was a tad unrealistic for me, though I thought the twist was clever and brought everything together. I will definitely be checking out other books by this author!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

[Skye · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Thank you Netgalley and Dutton for the ARC!

This story follows Iris who meets Jack at a grief support group. Initially I found the book to be quite slow, Iris I found was generally unlikeable with not really any redeemable qualities. She may be a product of her environment but she was difficult to relate and sympathise with. The relationship between Iris and Jack itself is bonkers. I found towards the end of the book everything really ramped up and whilst some twists were predictable (probably to people who are experienced thriller readers) some did genuinely surprise me. I have rated this book 3.5 stars but rounded up to 4 on Netgalley & Goodreads.

[Shannon bagnall · Rating 3 out of 5]

That last line of the book was so good.

The plot was great, I really enjoyed the build up however I do feel like some of it was dragged out, if the book was cut by a few chapters I feel it could be a 4/5* book for me personally

Whilst there was some predictability it was still an enjoyable read, I really liked the two main characters they were two dark souls but the way they came together was great as I never expected some of the twists and turns that happened.

Overall I did enjoy it apart from some pacing issues.

*full disclosure I was given this book in exchange for an honest review through NetGalley*

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sorry for Your Loss is a gripping thriller that keeps readers on edge from the start. The story features an unreliable narrator, which adds an intriguing layer of complexity to the plot. Although I found the twists engaging, I was able to anticipate many of them early in the novel. The pacing is excellent, driving the narrative forward swiftly and maintaining a sense of urgency throughout. Overall, it's an enjoyable read for those who appreciate a twisty, fast-paced story.
Thank you NetGalley and Dutton for the Advanced Reader’s Copy of Sorry for Your Loss by Georgia McVeigh.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

At a local grief group, Iris is struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of her fiancé. Here she meets Jack who lost his wife to cancer. They are drawn to each other and Iris thinks she is in control of the relationship, but is she? In this twisty thriller everyone has secrets. I couldn't put this one down. The author does a great job giving hints but not revealing too much and you won't see the twists coming, and there are many! Would highly recommend to anyone who loves thrillers. Thank you to Dutton and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this novel.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Iris’s life isn’t going as planned. Her beloved died, she lost her job, she has to move back in with her mom, who hates her. When she meets Jack at grief group, she is hopeful he could be her ticket out of her rough patch.

Iris is an unreliable narrator, a plot device I love when all is revealed. I guessed one part of her story, but there are twists until the end!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

[Hazel Hanford · Rating 1 out of 5]

What happens when two sociopaths get together? This book.

The first ¾ of this book I was bored & disgusted beyond belief. It was S L O W, painfully slow, & every description was greasy, dirty & full of germs. I almost DNF’d it.

But, I skipped a bunch & finally got to the 2nd half where it picked up. I wanted to SCREAM at Iris that all the red flags equally a very bad guy. But, no, she kept believing that what the had was “special”. No, honey, millions of abused women thought that, & they’re dead.

But back to the book. The ending twists were good, but not so good that the book was worth suffering through. Iris is severely mentally damaged, from living with a Mom who hated her, and an aloof Dad. As a result, she acts the part of whoever she thinks people want to see. Typical sociopath. But, the end result is that people think she’s weird & don’t like her. Hell, I didn’t like her, or anyone in this book. That’s a tough slog.

In conclusion, I’d say glorifying Iris & making her the (unreliable) narrator was a bad idea. You can’t connect to anyone in here. I’d suspected that she’d killed her sister & Freddy, and I thought she’d kill her mother. I was surprised she killed Alice, and also surprised that Jack killed her mother & Freddy. Really 2 sociopaths were perfect together.

I don’t recommend this disturbing book, but I appreciate #Netgalley giving me an ARC in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book!

Sorry For Your Loss
⭐️⭐️⭐️

The author had a good idea, but it dragged until the end and it just bombed twist after twist that the ending fell flat.

I also felt that the narrator was very unreliable, which led to a dragging story.

All opinions are mine.