Some Days Are Dark
A completely gripping suspense thriller with a breathtaking twist
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3.9 • 14 Ratings
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ YES!... entirely captivating, the plot twists at the end had me on the edge of my seat… Mind blown. Do yourselves a favour, READ IT!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I was happy my husband died, but I couldn’t admit it, otherwise people might think I killed him.
Before
Olivia knows she is lucky. She has a loving husband, Frank, an adorable son, Jake, and a beautiful new home. It couldn’t be more different from her childhood on the outskirts of Whitaker, dirt poor and dreaming of getting out. But at the end of long days with no one to talk to, always feeling like she’s not quite good enough, she starts to wonder if there’s a better life waiting…
After
Everyone in Whitaker knows who Olivia is. She’s the woman who left her family for no-good Dane Miller, and the one who most likely shot him. Now, there’s gossip about her everywhere she goes, she’s too scared to leave the house most days, and she barely gets to see her beloved son.
But if the police and the world think she’s guilty, there’s only one thing she can do—prove her innocence herself. Even if that means putting her own life in danger…
An absolutely gripping, heart-pounding suspense novel about bad choices and second chances. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Karin Slaughter and Lisa Gray.
What readers are saying about Some Days Are Dark:
“I absolutely devoured this book… the storyline is so enthralling. Highly recommended!” Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Hoooooooooaaaa!!! Miranda Smith just knocked my socks off with this bad boy!… Do yourself a favor and pick this one up!!!!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The ending still has me reeling. Shocker!… loved it… Definitely five stars!” NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A great twisted thriller which had me hooked from the start… so many twists in the story, I found it impossible to guess how it would end! My perfect read!” MoMo’s Book Diary
“What a great debut by Miranda Smith!… will make you sit up and go "what???!!!" when you hit that plot twist’ Goodreads Reviewer
“Magnificent!... a really fun, twisty novel and I am so glad I read it—you will be too!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“WOW… brilliant … a rollercoaster… amazing twists… I steamrolled through this book in one sitting—it grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go until you have read the last sentence!” Books by Bindu
“Wonderfully addictive and engrossing, I read Some Days Are Dark in one go… A fantastic read from a brilliant author” Brianne’s Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dark and chilling with a twisted plot that will make you fall in love with reading all over again!!!” Goodreads Reviewer
“Oh my goodness. This book!! I was literally hooked from the first chapter… a suspenseful delight” Goodreads Reviewer
“One of the BEST opening lines I have ever read… gave me so many emotions… I literally could not put this down” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I frantically flipped the pages… kept getting better and better… left me shaking when it was all over!” Once Upon a Time Book Blog
“WOW… Definitely a must read!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Just wonderful! Thrilling and packed with twists. I read this addictive and wonderful book in one engrossed and heart-pounding sitting… Brilliant.” Renita D’Silva, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
This thriller had us hooked almost immediately. It wastes no time in plonking us into a pretty delicious scenario: Olivia Miller has an entire town assuming she murdered her husband, the reckless, selfish and dishonest Dane Miller. She’s the prime suspect with the walls closing in but won’t consider going on the run for the love of her son, so embarks on a dangerous mission to clear her name. From here, Miranda Smith cranks up the tension and the shocking twists before building to an explosive, deeply rewarding climax.
Customer Reviews
A great debut
The striking cover and the blurb are what initially drew me to this book. But when I read the first sentence in chapter one, I was instantly hooked. I mean how could I not be with these words? “I was happy my husband died, but I couldn’t admit it, otherwise, people might think I killed him.”
What a spectacular way to kick things off and it was from that point on, as I frantically flipped the pages on my kindle, that it just kept getting better and better as the story progressed. What a wild ride Miranda takes the reader on and it is one that left me shaking when it was all over!
Miranda has crafted a deliciously wicked tale that is both captivating and compelling. Full of tension and suspense, the story is told from the perspective of main protagonist Olivia Miller. It starts 18 months after the murder of her husband Dane Miller, Olivia was the prime suspect, but this changed when local homeless man, Marcus Rowe, confessed to committing the crime.
But just before the trial starts, the lack of evidence to support his guilt shows that Marcus gave a false confession and suspicion once again falls on Olivia. It is then with the help of true crime blogger and writer Brock Bowen, that Olivia sets out to find the real killer and to prove her innocence once and for all.
I really liked how Miranda structured the story, while we start the story after the murder has occurred, she then alternates the chapters between the timelines before and after the murder took place. She provides a great backstory on Olivia, where circumstances and bad choices see her going from having everything with her first husband Frank and son Jake, to losing it all when she leaves Frank to be with Dane.
As a debut novel, Miranda has done a really great job with this book and she is definitely one to watch out for in the suspense thriller genre. With a fast-paced enthralling plot, well-developed characters, a twist that I didn’t see coming, all told through writing that is fluid and engaging, Some Days Are Dark is a great book and is a must add to your reading list. It was a pleasure to read and review Some Days Are Dark which I recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Miranda Smith for allowing me to read an advanced copy of Some Days Are Dark which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.