Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Release Date: April 30th, 2024
Pages: 256
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher’s Synopsis:
“After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn’t been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before. While going through their parent’s belongings, the siblings stumble upon a collection of home videos and decide to revisit those happier memories. However, the nostalgia is cut short when one of the VHS tapes reveals a night back in 1999 that none of them have any recollection of. On screen, their father appears covered in blood. What follows is a dead body and a pact between their parents to get rid of it, before the video abruptly ends. Beth, Nicole, and Michael must now decide whether to leave the past in the past or uncover the dark secret their mother took to her grave.”
My Review:
I loved this way more than her previous release!
I actually tabbed and highlighted many quotes that were powerful and impactful to me. It does deal with some dark topics and struggles.
I love this author’s writing style so much – the short chapters, punchy pacing, ominous foreboding and suspense building.
She really knows how to hook you in immediately and keep you turning the pages.
I liked the multiple POVs, it really added to the layers of the plot.
The mystery is so intriguing, the characters are all relatable and likable in their own quirky way.
Overall, this was a very compelling and enjoyable read. The more time I reflect on my reading experience of this book, the more highly I think of it. 4.5 stars rounded up for me.
Highly recommend! If you like a thriller that has family drama, possibly unhinged characters, terrible secrets, and a splash of romantic tension, this is the one for you.
Also, I really love this cover.
Disclaimers:
Huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me an early copy of this amazing story! I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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