“'How do you know if you can really trust someone?' I finally ask. Noah raises his eyebrows and takes a sip of his drink. Then he looks into my eyes and the expression in his is so earnest I feel like he's answering from a deeply personal place. 'If you need to ask that question, then you probably already know the answer'."
A psychiatrist, her husband, and one anonymous girl create quite the tale filled with twist and turns in this classic cat and mouse story. During many occasions while reading this book I actually gasped out loud or made remarks in reaction to some of the crazy situations.
The book starts out with Jessica Farris- a makeup artist struggling to make it in New York. During one of her client appointments she learns of a study being offered by a local psychiatrist that pays quite well. In an effort to pay her (and her families) bills Jessica Sneaks herself into the study.
"Could you tell a lie without feeling guilt? Describe a time in your life when you cheated". This is quite ironic since Jessica had cheated and lied to get into the survey and the uncanny slew of questions makes her quite uneasy. However she apparently does something right since at the conclusion of the initial study she is signed on by Dr. Lydia Shields to continue in another study as subject 52. I can assure you that what happens from this point is a roller coaster of emotion and manipulation.
"Your loyalty has been methodically cultivated. You have been paid thousands of dollars for your services. You have received carefully curated gifts. Your emotional state has been attended to; you have received the equivalent of intensive therapy sessions for free. You belong to me."
Despite slower parts towards the beginning of the novel, the plot picks up substantially towards the midway point and keeps you engaged until the thrilling end. Overall I’d highly recommend giving this a read!
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