Dennis's Reviews > The Other Me

THIS BOOK WAS SO MUCH FUN! Sarah Zachrich Jeng's debut novel, The Other Me is one of the most bingeworthy books of the year! Completely unputdownable and juicy, this book completely got me out of my rut of reading some meh books lately. Sarah Zachrich Jeng, you've created a fan in me!

The Other Me initially takes place in Chicago, where a local artist, Kelly, is celebrating her birthday. Her friend Linnea is more successful than her, but the friendship between the two is strong. Kelly seeks to eventually get her art into a gallery someday, but right now, she is just focused on enjoying her 29th birthday. During her birthday, Kelly all of a sudden has reimagined her life. She's not a Chicago-based artist anymore, but a wife to Eric and a graphic designer by trade. She now lives in Michigan with her fellow high school classmate. What has exactly happened here? Why does she have two lives but now questions the validity of both of them? She can't seem to shake which reality is actually who she is. And when things start getting more bizarre, Kelly needs to get to the bottom of it.

Again readers, don't read too much of the synopsis. I hate when publishers flood you with more information than you need. The Other Me had some of the most bingeable writing I've read this year, I SAID WHAT I SAID. Although there are some corrupt characters at play in this book, I ultimately loved everyone. Which is weird to say when it comes to mystery / thrillers, because you usually don't get that type of characterization with the plot. I legitimately finished this in under 24 hours and it will be chalked up to Sarah Zachrich Jeng's impeccable writing. FUN, FUN, FUN. I can't wait to see what she has up her sleeve next. If you like Ruth Ware and Blake Crouch, The Other Me is the right book for you!