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The Night Swim by Megan Goldin

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4.0

3.75

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challenging mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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5.0

I know, it's unlikely a book actually gets a five star review. Hear me out, it was so good. I listened to this book as an audiobook but finished it off by ebook, I listen to books all day at work and get tired when I get home. I couldn't put this down though. Go ahead and take all my money, Megan!! You've made a fan out of me. BE WARNED: SPOILERS AND SA

Let's get to business though. Rachel is a successful true crime podcaster who was known for solving cold cases. Rachel went to a small town to cover the trial of a sexual assault for the next season her podcast. She was investigating and releasing segments on her podcast about the rape of Kelly by the "all American" boy. The chapters are unique, a rotation. It goes from Rachel researching and investigating with personal thoughts, to her podcast entries throughout the season and letters being narrated by Hannah.

Over the course of the book, we learn that Hannah wants help from Rachel to find out who brutally sexually assaulted and murdered her sister a long time ago in the same town.

This novel is a psychological thriller about not one, but two rapes in a small town. It's emotional and unsettling, the author captures the way that real life court will try to blame the victim.

With all that being said, I knew who the culprit was for Hannah's sister. As soon as he came onto the book, he was unsettling. I am, however, glad to see that a protagonist saved the day in the least way we all expected. I'm not mad that I knew, I would pick this book back up in a heartbeat.