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My Name Was Eden
by Eleanor Barker-White
In Eleanor Barker-White's gripping psychological thriller debut, "My Name Was Eden," a mother's relief at her daughter's survival after a drowning incident soon turns to unease when the daughter begins acting strangely.
After being rescued from a near-drowning incident, Lucy's daughter Eden insists on being called Eli, the name reserved for her unborn twin. Despite assurances from doctors and her husband, Lucy senses something is amiss as Eden's behavior undergoes unsettling changes. As she grapples with the truth behind Eden's transformation, while confronting her own suppressed traumas, she realizes that her daughter may not be who she seems, raising chilling questions about identity and survival.
Vanishing Twin Syndrome is not a topic usually seen in novels and the focus on Lucy as the primary narrator, with occasional insights from Eden's best friend Charlie, leaves readers grappling with an unresolved puzzle. Barker-White's decision not to directly explore Eden's perspective adds to the ambiguity, culminating in a frustrating twist that offers little clarity. Moreover, the portrayal of a character struggling with gender identity within a female body feels disjointed and underexplored, casting a disconcerting shadow over the narrative. While the novel offers intriguing insights into the "evil twin" trope, its ambiguous execution ultimately leaves readers longing for more clarity and depth.
After being rescued from a near-drowning incident, Lucy's daughter Eden insists on being called Eli, the name reserved for her unborn twin. Despite assurances from doctors and her husband, Lucy senses something is amiss as Eden's behavior undergoes unsettling changes. As she grapples with the truth behind Eden's transformation, while confronting her own suppressed traumas, she realizes that her daughter may not be who she seems, raising chilling questions about identity and survival.
Vanishing Twin Syndrome is not a topic usually seen in novels and the focus on Lucy as the primary narrator, with occasional insights from Eden's best friend Charlie, leaves readers grappling with an unresolved puzzle. Barker-White's decision not to directly explore Eden's perspective adds to the ambiguity, culminating in a frustrating twist that offers little clarity. Moreover, the portrayal of a character struggling with gender identity within a female body feels disjointed and underexplored, casting a disconcerting shadow over the narrative. While the novel offers intriguing insights into the "evil twin" trope, its ambiguous execution ultimately leaves readers longing for more clarity and depth.