For some reason, I seem to be reading a lot of books involving stalkers lately (does everyone remember The Book of You?). I’m going to ignore what that possibly says about me and instead point out that stalkers make for exciting reading: case in point, Kate White’s Eyes on You.
TV host Robin Trainer is a woman on a mission. After losing her on-air job two years ago, Robin has once again reached the top: her new show is swiftly climbing in the ratings and her first book about the secrets women keep is a bestseller. But such success engenders jealousy, and soon little things start to go wrong, like a nasty note found in her purse. These incidents quickly escalate to some truly horrifying psychological and physical abuse, the most memorable incident for me being when Robin finds a Barbie doll dressed to look like her, but with the eyes gouged out. Robin’s fight to be on top turns into a fight for her life in a stunning conclusion that shows some of the people closest to you can also be your worst enemies.
Check it out on Edelweiss, but don’t blame me if you start looking over your shoulder at work!
-Amanda