When twins Londyn and Brooklyn go off to Queensly University for their freshman year, they are eager to make new friends and live their best lives as college students. They meet Rayanne and the three of them are rarely seen without each other but when Rayanne starts acting strange, they learn a deadly secret about their pasts that just might kill them, literally.
VERY QUICK READ IT WILL HAVE YOU WANTING MORE I PROMISE... WHAT WAS SPILLED AT DINNER WHEN THE GIRLS WENT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK WAS A TRIPLE WOW MOMENT AND THE END I DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING AT ALL AND NEITHER WILL YOU..
Well I knew it was a short story, but I was disappointed when it ended at 76% and the rest was an excerpt. Decent read with a twist, which I had partially figured out. That ending, though - no closure.
The Third Wheel pulled me in with what initially feels like a familiar college friendship story, but the shift from new friendships and freshman excitement to a dangerous secret made the story much more intriguing. Londyn, Brooklyn, and Rayanne’s friendship quickly becomes the center of something far more sinister than any of them expected.
I especially liked the way the mystery surrounding Rayanne’s strange behavior creates tension. As the twins begin uncovering secrets about their pasts, the story takes on a darker edge and keeps you wondering just how deeply connected the three girls really are.
At only 59 pages, this is a quick read, but it packs in plenty of suspense and a compelling mystery. The ending left me thinking about how much of our past can remain hidden before it eventually catches up with us. A good choice for readers who enjoy fast-paced stories involving friendship, secrets, and unexpected danger.