The Eden Test
“Seven Days. Seven Questions. Forever Changed.”
Holy bat s&$t crazy! The Eden Test is a domestic thriller with excellent twists that will keep you on your toes from the very beginning!
What appealed to you the most in this story?
The premise is what really appealed and hooked me before I even began listening to the audiobook. It's best to go into this book without knowing too much about it--just know that married couple Daisy and Craig travel to a remote cabin in upstate New York to work on their marriage for seven days while answering a question each day, and from there they discover how far they will go to save their marriage. Once they arrive at the cabin, mysterious things begin to happen and secrets that both are hiding threaten to come to the surface.
Oh, how I want to talk so much about their marriage, the dynamics, the chaos, their individual pasts, the supporting characters, and more but I can’t say a dang word without giving something away! AAAARRRRGGGG! Definitely perfect for book clubs and buddy reads.
How was the audio version?
This book was made for audio, and it was perfect for a long road trip I recently took for work. I had a total of 11 hours in the car round trip, and it made the drive go by in a flash! Carlotta Brentan narration is excellent, and she kept me invested in the story while giving each character a distinct voice.
Listening speed: 2.0
How was the pace?
The audio version kept this a fast-paced story!
Do you recommend this book?
Like I mentioned, this book has some great twists and audio is the way to go! I didn't really like any of the characters, but overall, this didn't actually matter and made the story that much more intriguing. I loved how the book was laid out and how the various secrets were revealed--the characters to each other and then to the reader. The Eden Test itself comes into play in more ways than one in this creepy, atmospheric, and surprising tale. If you're looking for a good domestic and psychological thriller, The Eden Test is an excellent choice.
Thank you, Flatiron Books and MaCMillan Audio, for my gifted copies in exchange for my honest review.
