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A review by nebulous07
Truly, Darkly, Deeply by Victoria Selman
4.0
Truly, Darkly, Deeply is a twisted psychological thriller that will keep you on your toes and leaves you with a haunting and captivating ending. This is my first book by Victoria Selman, and her writing style grew on me.
Sophie and her mother, Amelia-Rose, move to London for a fresh start. Yearning for a shift from the mundane, Amelia-Rose takes a chance on the insistence of her friend and crosses paths with Matty, who exudes charm and calm. Over the years of their long-term relationship, Matty has successfully woven himself into this family of two and is the unspoken father figure to Sophie. Amidst this domestic bliss, there are multiple gruesome murders taking place near their residence. Eventually, Matty is arrested for these murders and is in prison.
This absorbing read explores Sophie's childhood, the highs and lows with her mother and Matty, and the past ghosts that haunt her twenty years later. Victoria Selmen breathes life into her characters by fuelling varied emotions. I appreciated the mix of newspaper articles, podcasts, and magazines to shed light on the murders.
I had an inkling when it came to the ending, but nothing could prepare me for the unexpected twist! An excellent read. 4 stars all the way.
A thank you to NetGalley and Quercus Books for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.
Sophie and her mother, Amelia-Rose, move to London for a fresh start. Yearning for a shift from the mundane, Amelia-Rose takes a chance on the insistence of her friend and crosses paths with Matty, who exudes charm and calm. Over the years of their long-term relationship, Matty has successfully woven himself into this family of two and is the unspoken father figure to Sophie. Amidst this domestic bliss, there are multiple gruesome murders taking place near their residence. Eventually, Matty is arrested for these murders and is in prison.
This absorbing read explores Sophie's childhood, the highs and lows with her mother and Matty, and the past ghosts that haunt her twenty years later. Victoria Selmen breathes life into her characters by fuelling varied emotions. I appreciated the mix of newspaper articles, podcasts, and magazines to shed light on the murders.
I had an inkling when it came to the ending, but nothing could prepare me for the unexpected twist! An excellent read. 4 stars all the way.
A thank you to NetGalley and Quercus Books for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.