458 reviews for:

The Locked Ward

Sarah Pekkanen

3.74 AVERAGE

mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was captivating, and I loved the connection the twins had. Sarah Pekkanen has a way of writing that just totally consumes you. I had no idea who to trust and the plot twists truly surprised me!
dark mysterious fast-paced

Once I saw it was written by Sarah Pekkanen, The Locked Ward was an immediate yes. This compelling page-turner tells the story of wealthy socialite Georgia Cartwright turned murderess. But then Mandy, small town bartender, receives a message from Georgia and a plea for help, and I was completely sucked in! 

With every single chapter, new secrets were revealed. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I loved the mystery and intrigue!

Then about 80 percent in, when the big reveal happened, I wasn't really feeling it. It was a surprise, but the reveal just felt a little underwhelming.

Okay... I also didn't loooove the ending. There were some weird events that felt a little out of place, and some loose ends that weren't really discussed. 

Obviously, I'm still gonna grab the next book she writes, but I wish the ending were a bit different for this one. It's still a good one to grab when you're wanting a quick read with some intrigue.

Read this if you like: 
Short chapters 
Alternating POVs
Sister drama
Wealthy families 
So many secrets! 

Many thanks to @stmartinspress for the complimentary copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own and provided voluntarily. 
dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious tense fast-paced

this looks like it should be psych ward horror from the cover, but it's family drama/long lost twin with some mysterious powerful forces moving behind the scenes to keep one locked up and the other in the dark. it's fast and fun. 
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

Sarah Pekkanen always delivers when it comes to thrillers! I was immediately sucked in as we learn about twins separated at birth. When Georgia is accused of murdering her (other) sister, she can only rely on her unknown twin to save her. There was such a a deliberate web and no way out. I was guessing all the way to the end on how it would turn out! Highly recommend!!
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
mysterious tense

Hooked me from the start but kinda dragged in the middle. Twists were good but not mind-boggling. 
mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes