Genre ~ Psychological Thriller
Release date ~ August 16, 2022
POV ~ Single, 1st person
Page count ~ 244
Audio length ~ 7 hours, 23 minutes
My rating ~ 3.5 ⭐
My review:
Naomi is an unconventional psychologist that gets too involved with her patients, not in a totally, totally unethical sense, but always going WAY over and beyond the call of duty. She specializes in cases of domestic abuse which stems from something that happened in her childhood. Her husband, Leon, is fed up with her ways and their marriage becomes rocky after he meets two of her clients, Jacob and Anna. (view spoiler)
I was fortunate enough to receive a kindle copy and the audiobook to review. I started out reading it, then switched to audio, then back again and ultimately my favorite was the audio, so that’s how I tackled most of it.
Narrated by Karissa Vacker for 7 hours and 23 minutes and she did a FANTASTIC job! Her accents were spot on.
I wasn’t feeling Naomi at all, I didn’t like her unconventional ways, the secrets and lies she kept from Leon or her backstory. And inviting people into her home, really?! And when are people going to realize you can’t lie to the police? Although, I did predict most things I still liked this one.
I have read every book by Sandie, all rated 4 stars. Her plots are not original, but solid domestic/psychological reads. A quick under 300 page read.
*Thanks to St. Martin’s Press ~ Minotaur Books, Macmillan Audio, Sandie Jones and NetGalley for the ARC and advance audiobook. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
⬇Purchase links⬇
Save on The Blame Game at Booksamillion.com.Book blurb:
In the vein of the Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine Book Club pick The Other Woman, Sandie Jones’s heart-pounding new novel The Blame Game will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Games can be dangerous. But blame can be deadly.
As a psychologist specializing in domestic abuse, Naomi has found it hard to avoid becoming overly invested in her clients’ lives. But after helping Jacob make the decision to leave his wife, Naomi worries that she’s taken things too far. Then Jacob goes missing, and her files on him vanish. . . .
But as the police start asking questions about Jacob, Naomi’s own dark past emerges. And as the truth comes to light, it seems that it’s not just her clients who are in danger.
Excellent review, thank you. I like this author a lot. You are right: not always original, but can really tell a good story. Even though you say the narrator is terrific, I will most likely be skipping this one. I read The Golden Couple recently (similar vibe I assume?) and really enjoyed it. As far as unconventional therapists are concerned, I think I’m done with those…
Thanks Lisa! I feel like I am reading so many of the same plots lately, but I’m trying not to let that sway my rating because the authors are making it their own. I did enjoy The Golden Couple more, so I agree it might be best if you skip this one.
Naomi sounds like she need therapy. Great review.
For sure. Thanks Nadene 🤩