A Masterclass in Low-Level Dread
For a person with limited mobility, sitting in a chair while listening to an audiobook all day is not always smart. That being said, when it is a B.A. Paris book, it is well worth the stiffness I will have later. In fact, I ended up finishing this one in a single day.
As a massive fan who has read or listened to every release since the beginning, I forever await her new work with bated breath. Her upcoming release, When I Kill You, did not disappoint. From the start, I was pulled into an eerie psychological mystery filled with a dark, gritty atmosphere so intense it felt tangible. I loved the “trust no one” vibes and the brilliant use of the butterfly effect—a plot device I’ve realized I absolutely adore.
The pacing perfectly even and never drags, giving the story a bingeable quality that makes it an ideal rainy-day read. While I didn’t connect with the protagonist as deeply as I have in her previous novels, it didn’t lessen my overall enjoyment. I recommend B.A. Paris to anyone who loves a high-stakes thriller, and this atmospheric slow-burn is no exception.
The Audiobook Experience 🎧
The audio format really heightens the “things that go bump in the night” tension. My only minor grievance was the pattern of alternating chapters ending with the exact same line; while I understand the narrative reason for it, it became a bit grating in my ears over time. Still, it’s a solid 4-star read.
