Spoiler Warning
This review may contain spoilers. Read at your own discretion if you haven't finished the book yet.
Dangerous Attraction
Choose Me is a departure from Tess Gerritsen's medical thrillers, delivering a taut romantic suspense novel.
The Setup
Professor Taryn Moore has the perfect life: a bestselling book, a devoted husband, and a prestigious position. When she discovers her husband has been having an affair with a student who is now dead, her world shatters. As she investigates, she uncovers a web of obsession and deception.
What Works
Psychological Tension
Gerritsen masterfully builds suspense through character dynamics.
Academic Setting
The university backdrop adds a layer of intellectual intrigue.
Shifting Perspectives
Multiple viewpoints keep readers guessing about who to trust.
Relationship Dynamics
The exploration of marriage, fidelity, and obsession feels authentic.
Twists
The revelations are well-timed and genuinely surprising.
Considerations
Different From Rizzoli & Isles
Fans expecting medical thriller elements may need to adjust expectations.
Slower Pace
The suspense builds gradually rather than through action.
Romance Elements
The romantic subplot may not appeal to all thriller readers.
Final Thoughts
Choose Me proves Gerritsen can craft compelling suspense outside her usual medical thriller territory, with characters whose flaws make them fascinating.
Rating: 4.0/5
Best for: Fans of psychological suspense, readers who enjoy academic settings, and those who like their thrillers with romantic elements
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