The hook:
A young woman witnesses something traumatic, and is taken under wing by an enigmatic group of women with dangerous secrets.
My impressions:
This book was so deliciously disturbing it will stay with me for quite a while yet. There were moments so tense I found myself digging my nails into my own arm, bouncing at the edge of my seat while I waited to see what would happen next.
In my opinion, some of the best suspense in media comes from the audience realizing things the protagonist has not yet. This book does that with spectacular results, slowly revealing more and more unsettling things to the audience while the protagonist remains unaware of the danger she is in.
One of my favorite elements of this story was the way it switches points of view and timelines, layering together threads of different stories until they come together into one paranoia inducing plot. I was practically ready to scream at the protagonist to run away on multiple occasions, and I won’t spoil anything, but there was one reveal that made me gasp out loud in surprise and dread.
I absolutely recommend this book for mystery and thriller fans. It’s not your average beach read, so go in prepared for a genuine scare.
Happy reading!
Kat Pollock 