A review by nebulous07
The Summer House by Keri Beevis

dark mysterious sad tense medium-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? No

4.5

Keri Beevis has developed a tense, unsettling and immersive plot with The Summer House. An enticing, dark and passionate chapter one is a great way to reel readers in until...it horribly goes wrong. I loved how the author created multiple narrations across different timelines, which was easy to follow and kept me on my toes. The underlying premise of one sister murdered, one brother jailed. and one love betrayed was skilfully deciphered, with all three elements integrating exceptionally well. The shocking and brutal murder of Camille Hamilton has left deep scars on twins Ollie and Lana. While their relationship starts tense and hostile, the character developments are remarkable. In addition, the long-lost love and the heart-tugging friends-to-lovers story between Xav and Lana beautifully blossomed. The pacing between the multiple sub-plots was well executed. The twists and turns were remarkable, and the breadcrumbs were smartly sprinkled until the shocking reveal! I finished this book in one sitting. Do not skip this one for fans of small towns with themes of lies, secrets and betrayals! A 4.5-star read. 

Thank you to NetGalley & Boldwood Books for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.
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