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Author: Jillian Cantor
Publisher: Park Row
Released: November 28, 2023
Received: Own (Aardvark)
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Book Summary:

Olivia Fitzgerald once aspired to be a great writer. But lately, she’s been struggling. Her first novel did fairly well – but her second was a total flop. So, while she should be doubling down on her third novel, Olivia instead jumps at a new opportunity.

Specifically, that opportunity is to ghostwrite a novel for a famous actor. All of the NDAs and clauses should have concerned her…but there’s something far too tempting for Olivia to pass up here. If only she knew what would follow.

My Review:

The Fiction Writer is a fascinating thriller with SO many twists and turns. (It was also the perfect fit for my “ghost writer” reading prompt, hooray!). In truth, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this one – but I did enjoy many of the reveals.

First – I LOVED this premise – an author getting pulled into a (probably scammy) ghostwriting gig? Only for her writer-senses to tingle and tell her to keep on digging? Yes, please! I also love that it is all themed around a famous literary piece (Rebecca).

That said, having a basic familiarity with Rebecca is helpful before reading this book. Honestly, you could get away with reading a quick synopsis. Even that much would help give you a better appreciation of some of the reveals.

The Fiction Writer is one of those books that constantly pulls the rug out from under your feet. It did for me! I was hooked and surprised on more than one occasion. I also didn’t see that ending coming – but I did rather like how they left it.

Highlights:

• Books about Books
• Suspense/thriller
• Ghost Writers
• Layered Mystery

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