Watch Us Fall by Christina Kovac
Strong Introduction to Christina Kovac
As I wrap up my final reads of the year, I’m glad I finally picked up Watch Us Fall by Christina Kovac. This was my first experience with this author’s work, and while I’m a seasoned thriller reader, it was a solid 3.5-star read that I’m happy to round up to a 4 because I truly enjoyed the experience. The story follows four college friends—Addie, Estella, Penelope, and Lucy—who are navigating the professional world in Georgetown as strong, independent women. They seem to be living their best lives until Addie’s relationship with Josh, a high-profile investigative reporter, takes a dark turn. After a heated breakup, Josh goes missing, and the spotlight turns on the four roommates as secrets and lies begin to emerge.
I found myself really enjoying the story, particularly because the characters were such strong female leads. The writing style was polished, and I especially liked the transition from a first-person narrator to a third-person perspective for other characters; it added a lot of depth and kept the story moving at a fast pace. The themes of trust and loyalty run strongly throughout the novel, exploring exactly how far someone will go to protect their friends.
However, being an avid reader of the suspense genre, the book wasn’t without a few minor flaws for me. I found some of the plot points to be slightly predictable, and while the ending was satisfying, I was left wanting a more definitive resolution for certain subplots. That said, these were small issues in an otherwise engaging and addictive read. Christina Kovac has a great voice, and I will definitely be looking for more of her books in the future.
