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emmmmmmm108 's review for:

The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen
5.0

4.5 stars rounded up to 5

Thank you so much to St Martin’s Press and Netgalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The Locked Ward is a fantastic thriller that had me hooked from start to finish. The pacing is spot-on, with the dual POVs keeping the tension high and the story moving quickly. I loved the locked-room trope being set in such a unique and unsettling environment—a psychiatric ward—which added an extra layer of intensity and intrigue.

The twists and turns were executed brilliantly, keeping me guessing the whole way through. While I don’t typically gravitate toward stories centered around twins, I thought this one handled the trope exceptionally well, adding depth rather than predictability. I love Sarah Pekkanen’s books, and this is my favorite of hers to date. An expertly crafted thriller that I couldn’t put down!