The Hook:
Travis Wren is hired to use his peculiar talent for finding people to locate missing children’s book author Maggie St. James. In the process of searching for her, he finds a place many believed to be merely a legend.
My Impressions:
This has to be the most unique take on cults that I’ve seen, and the overall effect is enthralling and chilling. The way the separate timelines tie together, the carefully plotted out twists and lush storytelling all come together to make this book impossible to put down.
If you’re looking for a deeply atmospheric book that will pull you under and refuse to let you go long after you’ve stopped reading, this is it. I particularly enjoyed the complicated feelings all the characters have toward each other, their surroundings, and even their own sense of self. Each character felt vividly real, fully fleshed out on the page.
I highly recommend this captivating read for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of real life this spring- just don’t be surprised if you lose several hours without noticing, too sucked in to even look up from the page. For an even more immersive reading experience, check out the audiobook, which is phenomenally voice acted.
If you’ve already read this one, feel free to leave a comment about your favorite things about the book.
Happy reading!
Kat Pollock 