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3.61 AVERAGE
An absolute page turner! I couldn't put the book down because I just wanted to get to the end. The present day gave away 'spoilers' about the past but it just intrigued more. A great read!
couldn't put it down, took me 3.5 hours to read from cover to cover. the story just draws you in. awesome read and i will definitely recommend.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
tense
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Oh God that was scary, not best to read at 3 in the morning! darker than I thought, but much better story than I expected :)
23rd March 2020
3.5 stars
Jane Hughes has a loving partner, a good job, a nice home and is happier than she has ever been but she is hiding a terrible secret. Her real name isn't Jane Hughes.
5 yrs prior to changing her name 'Jane' went on a trip with her friends, it was meant to be a trip of a lifetime however it rapidly became a living nightmare that claimed the lives of 2 of these women.
The past has come back to haunt 'Jane' when she receives a letter saying they know she really is and they won't stop till they destroy everything 'Jane' cares about.
This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it, it wasn't the best that had that 'wow' factor but it was terrible and it was interesting enough for me to keep reading. I will definitely be picking up more by this author.
3.5 stars
Jane Hughes has a loving partner, a good job, a nice home and is happier than she has ever been but she is hiding a terrible secret. Her real name isn't Jane Hughes.
5 yrs prior to changing her name 'Jane' went on a trip with her friends, it was meant to be a trip of a lifetime however it rapidly became a living nightmare that claimed the lives of 2 of these women.
The past has come back to haunt 'Jane' when she receives a letter saying they know she really is and they won't stop till they destroy everything 'Jane' cares about.
This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it, it wasn't the best that had that 'wow' factor but it was terrible and it was interesting enough for me to keep reading. I will definitely be picking up more by this author.
"Your past doesn't have to define your future."
"I was escaping from a job I hated, Al was escaping from a failed relationship, Daisy was tagging along for the adventure, and Leanne... well, she was looking for somewhere to call home."
Five years ago four young women went on the 'trip of a lifetime'. Emma, Daisy, Alexandra, and Leanne have been friends since university. They live in London and decide to travel to Nepal. Their decision to take this trip would leave an indelible mark on all of their lives, leaving at least one of them dead.
Skip ahead to the present day. Jane Hughes works at Green Fields Animal Shelter in Wales. She has had a lifelong affection for animals and this work is what she has always wanted. Living nearby, she bikes to work and cares for the dogs at the shelter. She has a new and promising relationship with a primary teacher named Will who has a young daughter named Chloe. Life is good.
One day she receives a threatening note. Someone knows the secret she has been keeping for the past five years. Her real name is Emma Woolfe. As the five year anniversary of the Nepal fiasco looms, someone is trying to freak her out. Still traumatised by her experiences in Nepal, Jane/Emma is an easy target. Right around this time, there is a new volunteer worker at the shelter. Angharad is keen to work, yet she seems inordinately interested in Jane...
Flashback to Nepal. After a few days drinking and enjoying the sunshine, the four young women trek up a mountain to a yoga retreat named Ekanta Yatra. The fissures in their friendship are put to the test shortly after they arrive. This is a seriously creepy place. The charismatic leader, Isaac demands they give him their passports. That should have been their first clue. It is the beginning of monsoon season so they learn they cannot leave safely. The leaders seduce and manipulate people into their way of thinking - if they cannot do this they try to break them physically instead. As one devastating experience follows another Emma finds herself alienated from her friends. Her best friend Daisy seems almost like a different person. In fear for her life, Emma attempts to escape...
Back to the present in Wales
Jane is run off the road on her way to work. Then she receives a foreboding text message with the words "Only the good die young. That'll explain way you're still alive then."
This is a thriller that explores the toxic nature that can define some female friendships. I liked the character of Emma, though the other girls sparked little affection. Daisy and Leanne in particular were unlikable and in my opinion, emotionally unstable. The scenes set in Nepal were unsettling and oftentimes quite gruesome. I read these anxiously anticipating coming back to the scenes set in Wales and the present day. I believe that this thriller will appeal to many readers, though I cannot honestly say if was a favourite read of mine. I did find enough to admire in this book to be interested in reading more of C.L. Taylor's work.
I received a digital copy of this novel for free - at my request, from Sourcebooks/Landmark via NetGalley. I provided this review voluntarily.
"I was escaping from a job I hated, Al was escaping from a failed relationship, Daisy was tagging along for the adventure, and Leanne... well, she was looking for somewhere to call home."
Five years ago four young women went on the 'trip of a lifetime'. Emma, Daisy, Alexandra, and Leanne have been friends since university. They live in London and decide to travel to Nepal. Their decision to take this trip would leave an indelible mark on all of their lives, leaving at least one of them dead.
Skip ahead to the present day. Jane Hughes works at Green Fields Animal Shelter in Wales. She has had a lifelong affection for animals and this work is what she has always wanted. Living nearby, she bikes to work and cares for the dogs at the shelter. She has a new and promising relationship with a primary teacher named Will who has a young daughter named Chloe. Life is good.
One day she receives a threatening note. Someone knows the secret she has been keeping for the past five years. Her real name is Emma Woolfe. As the five year anniversary of the Nepal fiasco looms, someone is trying to freak her out. Still traumatised by her experiences in Nepal, Jane/Emma is an easy target. Right around this time, there is a new volunteer worker at the shelter. Angharad is keen to work, yet she seems inordinately interested in Jane...
Flashback to Nepal. After a few days drinking and enjoying the sunshine, the four young women trek up a mountain to a yoga retreat named Ekanta Yatra. The fissures in their friendship are put to the test shortly after they arrive. This is a seriously creepy place. The charismatic leader, Isaac demands they give him their passports. That should have been their first clue. It is the beginning of monsoon season so they learn they cannot leave safely. The leaders seduce and manipulate people into their way of thinking - if they cannot do this they try to break them physically instead. As one devastating experience follows another Emma finds herself alienated from her friends. Her best friend Daisy seems almost like a different person. In fear for her life, Emma attempts to escape...
Back to the present in Wales
Jane is run off the road on her way to work. Then she receives a foreboding text message with the words "Only the good die young. That'll explain way you're still alive then."
This is a thriller that explores the toxic nature that can define some female friendships. I liked the character of Emma, though the other girls sparked little affection. Daisy and Leanne in particular were unlikable and in my opinion, emotionally unstable. The scenes set in Nepal were unsettling and oftentimes quite gruesome. I read these anxiously anticipating coming back to the scenes set in Wales and the present day. I believe that this thriller will appeal to many readers, though I cannot honestly say if was a favourite read of mine. I did find enough to admire in this book to be interested in reading more of C.L. Taylor's work.
I received a digital copy of this novel for free - at my request, from Sourcebooks/Landmark via NetGalley. I provided this review voluntarily.