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He Started It

Samantha Downing
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He Started It

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

Book Brief

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Samantha Downing

He Started It

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southern United States • 2020s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

He Started It by Samantha Downing follows three siblings on a road trip to fulfill their grandfather's last wishes. The journey reveals dark family secrets and tensions, leading to unexpected twists. This suspenseful thriller delves into complex family dynamics and hidden motives.

Reviews & Readership

3.7

23,017 ratings

54%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

He Started It by Samantha Downing is praised for its compelling suspense, intriguing plot twists, and dark family dynamics. Readers appreciate the fast-paced narrative and well-drawn characters. However, some critics note occasional predictability and an unsatisfying conclusion. Overall, it is considered a gripping psychological thriller.

Who should read this

Who Should Read He Started It?

Readers who enjoy Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn will be captivated by Samantha Downing's He Started It. This thriller appeals to those who relish dark family secrets, plot twists, and psychological suspense. Ideal for fans of gripping, well-crafted narratives filled with unexpected turns.

3.7

23,017 ratings

54%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southern United States • 2020s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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