BOOK TOUR STOP x INSTABOOKTOURS: Her No.1 Fan by Abby Davies

Rachel Brown plays Doctor Elouise Sparks in the popular TV series 'Emergency'. Though successful in her career, Rachel has just learned that her chance of conception is small, and she is devastated by the information.

That’s when Mikey Bell takes Rachel from her home to a remote mountain cottage. But Mikey’s motive isn’t ‘normal’. He has a strange request. The good news is that if Rachel can deliver by Christmas Day, he’ll let her go.

But someone else in the cottage is not on the same page as Mikey. This person has different designs for Rachel, and the bad news is that this No.1 Fan has no intention of ever letting her leave.

"I couldn't help but wonder if I was being punished. I probably couldn't have children and now I was being held prisoner by a psychopath. Was my Dad right; was I selfish and spoiled - rotten to my core? Did I deserve these terrible turns of fate?"

Abby is the undisputed Queen of thrillers with feelings for a reason - and this is just more proof of her title. She creates something chilling, unsettling and thrilling but always one that is full of deep emotions and lasting feelings that make everything so much more intense.

If you’re a fan of thrillers, you’ve probably read Misery which heavily inspired this work; and I love how Abby has taken an idea and made it her own - there’s definitely something familiar about the story but every little twist and turn is something new and you are still left on the edge of your seat.

Her No. 1 fan is a horror that grows over time, starting with an already terrifying premise and building up the pressure and suspense until it’s palpable in a feverish, desperate way that is utterly gripping, blending the cinematic intensity of a thriller with the dark, visceral imagery of a horror to create a truly uncomfortable but unforgettable read. Every location, every character, every small detail is masterfully crafted to disturb and delight.

It delves into the dangers of obsession and desire with a narrative style that hooks you in and keeps you guessing, with all the details making everything feel suspicious and sinister and every twist getting darker. As we hear directly from Rachel as she moves through the most horrific chapters of her life, she shows is her fears, her despairs in such a descriptive way you can feel every little thing along with her.

Another five star read from the Queen!

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Thank you to Vic at instabooktours for inviting me to take part in this tour; I was gifted an advanced reviewers copy of this title in return for an honest review. Please check content warnings as this title contains subjects that may upset including infertility, mentions of sexual assault and rape, violence and surgery.

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