52 pages • 1 hour read
Jennifer HillierThings We Do in the Dark
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier follows Paris Peralta, a yoga instructor who is arrested for the murder of her husband, actor-comedian Jimmy Peralta. As she battles legal troubles and media scrutiny, Paris's secret past as Joey Reyes, daughter of the infamous "Ice Queen" Ruby Reyes, surfaces, leading her to confront old wounds and dangerous blackmail threats involving millions of dollars. This novel includes descriptions of child abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual assault, and death by suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier intertwines psychological suspense with compelling character arcs. Readers praise its gripping plot and thrilling twists. However, some critics feel the pacing can be uneven and that certain plot points strain believability. Overall, Hillier crafts a dark, engaging tale that will keep readers hooked until the end.
Who Should Read Things We Do in the Dark?
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier appeals to readers who enjoy psychological thrillers featuring complex characters and dark secrets. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train will appreciate Hillier's suspenseful, twist-laden narrative and skillful storytelling.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
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Psychological Fiction
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
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Relationships: Mothers