I liked the concept of the story but not the execution. My main issues stem from Brynn's inconsistent behaviours. She ardently hates the cultish group known as The Family but if she hated them so much, why did it only take simple invitations for her to repeatedly visit them? Appeasing her increasingly controlling brother didn't seem like enough of a reason to me. This back-and-forth issue for Brynn was repetitive and became frustrating when I wish time would have been spent adding more to the story.
I am a fan of Holmes' previous work, including The Forgotten Ones, The Perfect Secret and The Patient but while this small-town, dark thriller had good concepts, it relies too heavily on the creepiness to pull readers through a simple story that may have fared better as a short story.
Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to Joffe Books for the complimentary digital copy of this book which was given in exchange for my honest review.
My Rating: 2.5 stars
Author: Steena Holmes
Genre: Suspense, Canadian
Type and Source: ebook from publisher via NetGalley
Publisher: Joffe Books
First Published: August 29, 2024
Read: August 20 - 23, 2024
Book Description from GoodReads: My twin brother is the person I’m closest to. But now he frightens me.
We both have the same white-blond hair and clear blue eyes. All our lives people have stared at us. So we had to be there for each other.
Bryce tried to protect me from our dad. But when he died, I thought I was finally safe.
After the funeral, Bryce takes me “Since Dad’s passing . . . well, it’s been going on for a few years now. I’ve been keeping a huge secret from you.”
Now I’m lying bruised and broken on a cold floor in a dark room. How I got here is the question. And what they want from me is insane . . .
Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Lucy Clarke, Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.
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