itsallaboutbooksandmacarons 's review for:

The Ones We Love by Anna Snoekstra

3.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

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The mystery surrounding the sleepwalking was what really pulled me in. There was something unsettling about it, and the way it unfolded kept me hooked. The atmosphere was tense in all the right ways, and the narration added so much depth, making every scene feel vivid and immersive. It had the kind of suspense that makes you question everything, which I really enjoyed.

But the ending didn’t work for me. I wasn’t expecting it to be so emotionally heavy, and while I usually appreciate a good twist, there were too many. Instead of making the story more gripping, they started to feel excessive, almost as if they were there just to shock the reader. For me, it took away from the impact rather than adding to it.

That said, I can see why a lot of readers would love this book. It’s well-written, full of tension, and packed with surprises. While it wasn’t entirely my style, I’d still recommend it to anyone who enjoys psychological twists and a story that keeps you guessing.