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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am a big fan of Icelandic-noir books. Add in a podcast-style family mystery, and I am there for it! Saskia was the chocolate sprinkles on top! 💫
Everyone believed Agnes’ grandfather killed his wife and baby daughter, then took his son to the US to escape justice. I enjoyed the descriptions of the stark Icelandic scenery as Agnes and podcast host, Nora try to piece together this 40yr old mystery. I also liked the lesbian rep! 🏳️🌈
*Thanks to St Martin’s Press & NetGalley
Everyone believed Agnes’ grandfather killed his wife and baby daughter, then took his son to the US to escape justice. I enjoyed the descriptions of the stark Icelandic scenery as Agnes and podcast host, Nora try to piece together this 40yr old mystery. I also liked the lesbian rep! 🏳️🌈
*Thanks to St Martin’s Press & NetGalley
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
This was such a good read!!!! It definitely had me wondering and asking questions the whole way through.
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you so much @stmartinpress/ Minotaur Books and @netgalley for the copy of this eARC!
Set in a small Icelandic town, this thriller begins with a chilling murder that took place forty years ago—a mother and her baby were killed. In the present day, Agnes, the granddaughter, arrives from the US to help podcaster Nora investigate the unsolved case. But she soon stumbles upon a new missing person's mystery. As the two cases intertwine, secrets come to light, and trouble escalates.
Set in a small Icelandic town, this thriller begins with a chilling murder that took place forty years ago—a mother and her baby were killed. In the present day, Agnes, the granddaughter, arrives from the US to help podcaster Nora investigate the unsolved case. But she soon stumbles upon a new missing person's mystery. As the two cases intertwine, secrets come to light, and trouble escalates.
This is a beautifully written thriller that constantly challenges both its characters and readers to question preconceived notions. The descriptions of Iceland’s winter are so vivid, I could almost feel the cold myself. Agnes, the protagonist, is a complex and compelling character, deeply flawed yet incredibly likable. The story is a slow burn, but it’s utterly captivating, and I found myself reading through it quickly despite the deliberate pace.
If you’re a fan of atmospheric thrillers set in snowy, wintery landscapes, this one should be on your reading list. It’s the perfect winter read—blizzards, freezing temperatures, and frozen bodies create a chilling backdrop for a suspenseful and well-crafted tale. Highly recommended!
sad
slow-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol