With many thanks to Netgalley for this free arc and I am leaving this unbiased review voluntarily

I loved A Sorrow Called Sarah so was super excited at the chance to read Charlottes second novel. A slow burner that builds with every glorious chapter, giving you all the pieces that slot perfectly into place at the end. The narrative and characterisation are sublime delivering a great story. But it’s the authors ability to deliver an absolute killer ending - as she did in her first book - that truly sets her apart. Loved this book and loving this author. An excellent 4.5 ⭐️ read

Brilliant writing combined with an exceptional story of past and present relationships that keeps you glued to the pages. Twist and turns that excite and lead to a surprising explosive finale. Highly recommended read and well worthy of five stars.

I haven’t spoken to Liam Hadley since high school. Now, his wife is missing. Presumed dead. And the cops are making no secret of the fact they think he killed her.

I wanted to like this more than I did. It felt a bit amateur at times. That being said, the twists were interesting and I didn't reading it.

3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

I think second books are hard to write, particularly after a well-received, successful first book. Having read the author's first novel, I was really looking forward to this one. Unfortunately, I just had a hard time connecting to the characters and the plot. It's well-written, character-driven, but it just didn't click with me. I look forward to reading her next!

I received a copy of the novel from the author and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Because she feels she owes him Mara, an investigative journalist agrees to help Liam clear him of his wife’s murder.
But the more she digs the more she wonders of Liam’s honesty etc. She also discovers more young women who have been murdered. Who is murdering them? Why? The scariest part is everyone who seems to get. Close to the answers dies. Can Mara stay safe and find the answers? Will she be able to clear Liam?

Fractured Lives is another solid thriller that left me wanting more books from this author. I was completely engrossed in the story, unable to put the book down. The characters were well-developed, each with their own unique personality and motivations that kept me guessing until the very end.

The author expertly weaved together a complex plot, full of suspense and unexpected twists and turns. I found myself constantly on the edge of my seat, eagerly turning the pages to see what would happen next.

I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a thrilling and suspenseful read. I can’t wait to see what this talented author has in store for us next.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for allowing me to read and review this book.

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Charlotte Roddy is one of my favorite new authors. Her debut book, A Sorrow Called Sarah, was an absolute page-turner and Fractured Lives is another solid thriller that left me wanting more books from this author. Her characters are the drivers of the story and maneuver some nice twists and turns along the way. If you enjoyed the first two Alex Finlay books then read this author!

Thank you to the author for sending me an advanced reading copy which was feedback-fun!