To be honest, I don't understand what the book is about.
The book was supposedly character driven, it didn't really have a plot, or a storyline. It almost felt like the author picked a starting point and then decided to wing it from there.
Even the link between the two main characters felt forced, it didn't give any value to the book, apart from a minor story arch presented toward the end.
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Both main characters felt super bland, which was shocking because it takes effort to make a sociopath sound boring!
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Reached the ending, I was just skimming through, more focused on finishing the book rather than knowing what would happen.
*I received an ARC of this book through netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Book focuses on Alex, a former surgeon that gives up the medical life to become a high school teacher. The book gives another perspective on people dealing with mental health issues themselves, and then dealing with children or students that are also struggling. Entertaining throughout!

Alter suffering a work related meltdown Alex makes a career change from surgeon to school teacher. Although enjoying his new life he is faced with a huge financial debt and forced to make a decision on an unimaginable and illegal solution to his problems.
Lozano has been in the job for a long time and is looking forward to retirement. Being tasked with investigating the murder of a homeless man reignites his police instincts and he works tirelessly to find the killer and obtain justice.
Henry Wallis is an athletic student who does his best not to stand out. A psychopath in the making he has managed to keep his dark side hidden from most. He enjoys leading the police on a cat and mouse chase.
The scene where the paramedics enter the warehouse containing mannequins created shocking imagery but I loved it. Definitely an attention grabber I didn’t see coming.
Just when I thought this was going to wind up it took off in another direction. It was almost like two stories in one. A good read for those who enjoy crime//thrillers/suspense reads.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a free digital copy of the book in return for an honest review.

The book is a thriller with well-developed main characters and an intriguing plot that makes you want to continue reading. There are a couple of unexpected twists and a shocking ending. Overall, a good read.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ -- Nearly a 5 star read!!

<b>PROS</b>
-- Fantastic writing.
-- Fast paced.
-- Extremely engaging plot.
-- Twists and turns.
-- Intriguing and well-developed characters.
-- Satisfying ending.

<b>CONS</b>
-- This was nearly a 5 star read for me. What ultimately knocked it down to four was the Henry arc. I just don't feel like the resolution fit with how Henry had been portrayed up to that point. The Henry the author gives us from page one would never have even considered that as an option. It just seemed to be a convenient way to move Alex's story forward. Which kind of made everything Henry did kind of pointless in a way. If that makes sense? 🤷🏻‍♀️

**ARC Via NetGalley**

So I've gotta say this book wasn't at all what I was expecting! This is a dark chilling read that will grab you and won't let go. It was very well written and had an excellent storyline with engaging characters.