A Friend Like That by Marissa Finch Book Review

 

Publication day March 30, 2021. 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. Image provided by Ms. Finch. 

This story is primarily told in the voice of Alice. Alice is a loner who lives with her mom, her mom suffering from debilitating anxiety since the death of her husband. Alice finds herself sitting at the El Diablo after losing her job at The Grant due to the thing that happened, something The Grant wants to keep quiet. This is where she meets Taylor. Alice, not having much of a life herself, finds herself drawn to Taylor’s wild ideas of how to have a good time, at least Alice is getting out of the house. Until things go terribly wrong.

The other two main characters in this book are Enid and Heath, sister and brother, who have lived next door to Alice and her mom for twenty-five years. Alice and Enid have been friends all through grade school and high school, when, as in real life, they went their separate ways with different interests, until they reconnect and find themselves spending time with each other again, though Taylor decidedly takes up much of Alice’s time. Much to Enid’s disappointment.

There is actually more than one story contained within the pages of this book which makes it a good read, I think. There is even a hint of romance along with some personal healing. I expect you will be just as surprised at the ending as I was. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Finch. 

If you are looking for a new “psychological thriller” author, give Ms. Finch a shot!