I tend to read many non-fiction books, partly because I have many interests and a desire to learn and partly because my career requires me to stay on top of trends in librarianship and education. Consistent reading of non-fiction can start to feel heavy depending on the subject matter at hand. That was how I was feeling this month after having worked through a few non-fiction titles with a few others in process. I decided to dedicate some time this past weekend to a fiction audiobook for the sake of pure entertainment. After scrolling through my Audible library, I settled on a thriller by Robyn Harding called The Swap.
This story is told through the eyes of multiple character narrators, all of whom seem unreliable and downright unhinged. They each give you plenty of reasons not to trust them, and as you move through the story, it’s clear to see that things just are not adding up. The “swap” title refers to a drug-fueled night of spouse swapping between four significant characters that ends up creating quite a debacle for them. What was meant to be a fun night of debauchery turns into a nightmare for all involved, and the results are downright deadly.
If you are a fan of thrillers with multiple narrators, then this book might be a good choice for you. A reader that enjoys a “bad girl” lead character may also enjoy this book because you have your choice of two! I love a book with a storyline that keeps me dialed in. I also enjoyed that I had difficulty deciding who the actual “bad guy” was. If you happen to read or listen to this book, let me know what you decide at the end because I’d love to hear your thoughts on the characters.
After finishing up this audiobook, I have already added a few other Robyn Harding titles to my TBR list. I’m excited to have a few fun, fast-paced thrillers on deck for those times when my mind needs a break from data and technical writing. If you are a lover of psychological thrillers, please let me know what other titles and authors I need to be reading!