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Things We Do in the Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Jennifer Hillier

Things We Do in the Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier follows Paris Peralta, a yoga instructor who is arrested for the murder of her husband, actor-comedian Jimmy Peralta. As she battles legal troubles and media scrutiny, Paris's secret past as Joey Reyes, daughter of the infamous "Ice Queen" Ruby Reyes, surfaces, leading her to confront old wounds and dangerous blackmail threats involving millions of dollars. This novel includes descriptions of child abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual assault, and death by suicide.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Emotional

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.1

118,358 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier intertwines psychological suspense with compelling character arcs. Readers praise its gripping plot and thrilling twists. However, some critics feel the pacing can be uneven and that certain plot points strain believability. Overall, Hillier crafts a dark, engaging tale that will keep readers hooked until the end.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Things We Do in the Dark?

Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier appeals to readers who enjoy psychological thrillers featuring complex characters and dark secrets. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train will appreciate Hillier's suspenseful, twist-laden narrative and skillful storytelling.

4.1

118,358 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Character List

Paris/Joey Reyes/Peralta

A complex and elusive protagonist with a chameleon-like ability to assume different identities and navigate relationships, grappling with a traumatic past while trying to redefine herself.

The antagonist known as the "Ice Queen," characterized by her ruthless and calculating nature, who uses her daughter for personal gain while navigating the challenges of being a first-generation Filipina immigrant.

An investigative journalist and moral compass in the story, whose relentless pursuit of truth and justice is complicated by his unresolved feelings and protective instincts toward Joey/Paris.

A long-standing friend and attorney to Jimmy Peralta, whose deep and unrequited love for him spans decades, marking her as a figure with a complex relationship to the central events.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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