Sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine (aka Liv Constantine) are masters at building suspense ... races along like a rocket on steroids. Once you’ve opened the book, figuring out who Addison Hope is and how she got to Philadelphia will become your reason for waking up in the morning. Just give into it, set aside a day or two, and immerse yourself. But prepare for spine-tingling thrills.
The well-worn trope of a person suffering amnesia receives a fresh update in The Stranger in the Mirror, thanks to appealing characters and Liv Constantine’s energetic storytelling ... While The Stranger in the Mirror, occasionally dips into cliches, Constantine imbues this fifth novel with a brisk plot, solid twists and many surprises as the author blends the psychological thriller with a terrifying domestic drama ... Constantine’s plotting skills realistic characters keep The Stranger in the Mirror entertaining.
... a deliciously disorienting psychological thriller that will keep mystery lovers second-guessing everything they read as they struggle to unravel the complex tapestry of Addy’s life.
... twisty and unsettling ... At the intersection of their lives there is a shattering truth that unfolds in a toney drama, certain to appeal to fans of the genre.
The plot is twisty but not excessively so—it's the kind where an experienced reader can enjoy staying a few steps ahead of the reveals rather than the kind where the answers are obvious too early or are based on too many late-breaking details ... A fast, fun read for domestic thriller fans.
... soapy ... Constantine squanders a clever premise and suspenseful opening with a string of increasingly absurd plot twists. Addison is a resilient heroine for whom readers will root, but her supporting cast lacks depth, and the tale’s villain borders on caricature. Fans will hope for better next time.
