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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Full of suspense, this psychological thriller was dark and mysterious. There were two stories simultaneously told, one of a woman whose sister was taken decades ago and another of a woman fighting to get out from under her guardian’s hold. The twists at the end connected both Caitlin and Elinor’s horrors. My morbid curiosity was engaged for sure, as there were topics that were disturbing, but compelling too. When secrets are slowly revealed, sanity and truth are questioned more….
Thanks to Hambright PR and Kensington Publishing for the eARC.
Thanks to Hambright PR and Kensington Publishing for the eARC.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
1. Immediately added this to my 'books-to-buy' list
2. Screaming a big thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.
THIS BOOK. A slow-burn avalanche of a thriller, this story had me second-guessing everything multiple times. There's such depth to the story - Smith takes a kidnapping and turns into a conversation about layers of our psyche, about resilience, trusting our instincts, and choosing healing.
Caitlin Arden is just doing her best. She's engaged to a great guy, she has a nice house, she teaches elementary school...but none of that can fill the void that witnessing her sister's kidnapping has left inside. Only her fiancé of three years (whom she isn't in a rush to marry) knows about her sister Olivia, especially since she uses his last name, Fairview.
Throughout Caitlin's story, we also get the story of Elinor and Heath Ledbury, a brother and sister who may be a little too close, and how they have to deal with their overbearing, money-hungry uncle.
How these two stories collide had me absolutely shocked and baffled. The story in the beginning was good and interesting, but once the story started to unravel - it was like a boulder rolling down a mountain, just picking up more and more momentum.
Absolutely a great read and I can't wait for it to come out!!
2. Screaming a big thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.
THIS BOOK. A slow-burn avalanche of a thriller, this story had me second-guessing everything multiple times. There's such depth to the story - Smith takes a kidnapping and turns into a conversation about layers of our psyche, about resilience, trusting our instincts, and choosing healing.
Caitlin Arden is just doing her best. She's engaged to a great guy, she has a nice house, she teaches elementary school...but none of that can fill the void that witnessing her sister's kidnapping has left inside. Only her fiancé of three years (whom she isn't in a rush to marry) knows about her sister Olivia, especially since she uses his last name, Fairview.
Throughout Caitlin's story, we also get the story of Elinor and Heath Ledbury, a brother and sister who may be a little too close, and how they have to deal with their overbearing, money-hungry uncle.
How these two stories collide had me absolutely shocked and baffled. The story in the beginning was good and interesting, but once the story started to unravel - it was like a boulder rolling down a mountain, just picking up more and more momentum.
Absolutely a great read and I can't wait for it to come out!!
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed this book, as in I didn’t get bored. But i feel like they could have added so much more in. Like some story lines were cut short. For example the ending of Elinor’s story. It could have go a whole other way with more excitement. That disappointed me!!! I did like how it had me guessing, which kept me wanting to read more! I liked Olivia’s character. I questioned her a LOT! Again the ending I feel like could have had a better storyline. But I’m glad I read it as it was worth the read.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
I was invested up until the end. Way too far fetched and bizarre??
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
WHOA! This is easily on my list of Top Psychological Thriller Reads for the year. I Could. Not. Put. It. Down. I don’t read in the car because I get car sick… you better believe I figured out how to make it 3 hours in the car with it anyway because I just couldn’t stop!!!
Caitlin and her older sister Olivia are home alone one night and Olivia is kidnapped by a stranger in a mask. They never find her or know what happened. 16 year later, she returns. But is it really her, or an imposter?
I definitley had parts and pieces of the book figured out, but half the fun was going back and forth and doubting myself and it ended up so convoluted (I don’t use that term negatively!) that I didn’t get it all 100% right so I reminded surprised. It ended up so much more DARK than I thought it would and had my eyes bugging out!
This book secured a spot on my “for keeps” shelf. Keeping this review short & sweet because I think it’s too easy to spoil it - just go read it!
Thank you to Hambright PR and Kensington Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
⭐️ 5/5
Caitlin and her older sister Olivia are home alone one night and Olivia is kidnapped by a stranger in a mask. They never find her or know what happened. 16 year later, she returns. But is it really her, or an imposter?
I definitley had parts and pieces of the book figured out, but half the fun was going back and forth and doubting myself and it ended up so convoluted (I don’t use that term negatively!) that I didn’t get it all 100% right so I reminded surprised. It ended up so much more DARK than I thought it would and had my eyes bugging out!
This book secured a spot on my “for keeps” shelf. Keeping this review short & sweet because I think it’s too easy to spoil it - just go read it!
Thank you to Hambright PR and Kensington Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
⭐️ 5/5
