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lexxsavage 's review for:
The Locked Ward
by Sarah Pekkanen
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Vibe: Tense • Twisty • Family secrets unraveling
Audiobook: Incredible — the narrator fully brought each character to life
What I loved:
I absolutely devoured this one. Sarah Pekkanen is such a sharp storyteller, and The Locked Ward had me hooked from the start. I thought I had the mystery figured out… but nope. The twist blindsided me — in the best way! I was hanging on every word, especially in the audiobook. The narrator made the tension feel so real, you could hear the unraveling.
What gave me pause:
Absolutely nothing. I was all in from beginning to end.
Read if you like:
🌀 Family drama with deep secrets
🎭 Characters trying to maintain a perfect image
🧠 Thrillers that actually surprise you
🎧 High-quality audiobooks that bring the chills
Bookish Bakes Pairing: Something deceptively sweet on the outside… maybe a polished chocolate lava cake — because just like this story, what’s inside is explosive.
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Vibe: Tense • Twisty • Family secrets unraveling
Audiobook: Incredible — the narrator fully brought each character to life
What I loved:
I absolutely devoured this one. Sarah Pekkanen is such a sharp storyteller, and The Locked Ward had me hooked from the start. I thought I had the mystery figured out… but nope. The twist blindsided me — in the best way! I was hanging on every word, especially in the audiobook. The narrator made the tension feel so real, you could hear the unraveling.
What gave me pause:
Absolutely nothing. I was all in from beginning to end.
Read if you like:
🌀 Family drama with deep secrets
🎭 Characters trying to maintain a perfect image
🧠 Thrillers that actually surprise you
🎧 High-quality audiobooks that bring the chills
Bookish Bakes Pairing: Something deceptively sweet on the outside… maybe a polished chocolate lava cake — because just like this story, what’s inside is explosive.