The premise of When She Was Me is so unique and intriguing. I couldn't wait to read it, but unfortunately, it just isn't for me. The writing didn't match what I was looking for — which isn't to say it's poorly written, just that I'm not a fit for it. Judging by the other reviews, there's a great story here, so I'm hopeful that other readers will connect with it.

An immersing and absorbing story that has you on edge. Twin sisters who would do anything for each other, but a series of events will lead them to face hard truths. A dark forest, a mysterious new owner, strange neighbors, and many secrets are the elements that will help us put this puzzle together. Plenty of twists and turns made anyone a suspect, including the sisters. There were some moments when the pace of the story was slow, but it was made up for with that ending that I didn't see coming. The constant eerie and unsettling atmosphere surrounding that place makes you doubt whether it was real or not. Furthermore, the disturbed, but compelling bond between these sisters was as tender as terrifying. What surprises me the most is that this is the author's debut book. It's totally unbelievable how amazing it is.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC.

The story was good. Definitely a lot of unexpected twists and turns. It did feel a bit slow about 75% of the way through, but I stuck with it since I wanted to know what happened in the past and how it was foreshadowing the present. Definitely worth the read and an excellent debut novel!

The first half of the book was a little too slow moving for me, but the second half definitely made up for it. I was very surprised by the ending, and I loved the twists and turns.

Wow! I can't believe this is a debut! This was fantastic! I loved the (twin) sister bond, the need to protect your sister no matter what. I loved the creepy atmosphere of being in the middle of nowhere, the dark forest, the slow unraveling of the past. Piecing together how these sisters got to where they are literally and figuratively. One of the best books I've read this year!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

Hiding from their tragic past, twin sisters Cassie and Lenora are permanent residents of a secluded campground. Their quiet lives are upended when a teenage girl camping in the cabin next door goes missing. As the past comes flooding back, Lenora begins to lose grip on reality as Cassie tries to protect her at all costs. How far will the sisters go to protect each other?

This book is full of dark family secrets and has an astonishing ending that I am still recovering from! The story is told by both Cassie and Lenora's POV and has a dual time line. This format works great for the story as the past narrator is unclear and helps build suspense. The book is so well written I could feel the sisters' fear, uncertainty, love and obsession for protecting one another. The campground setting lets the reader sense the isolation the sisters must feel both being physically isolated from the outside world and being isolated from each other as they hide their secrets. High recommendation for readers who love psychological thrillers. This story has one of the best endings I have read in a long while!

When She Was Me is a fast paced novel that doesn't let up from the first page to the last.

Twins living in a cabin at a campground have spent their lives trying to overcome a tragic past. When a teenage girl goes missing it brings back the memories of the trauma.

They search for the answer to the question of where she is and who took her. Each sister thinks the other is holding back information.

It sets up a deep look into who knows what and what secrets are buried.

You can finish this book in one sitting. It is just that fast a read.

Cassie and Lenora, twins with a codependent bond, are living in a campground, secluded away in a cabin. They are just trying to escape their troubled past, when a girl from a neighboring cabin is found dead. This is bringing back a plethora of memories they have tried to bury, and the resemblance they se in this girl’s relationship with her parents is eerily similar to one they both know well.

Both Cassie and Lenora are hiding secrets from the other, each sure the other knows more about what happened than they are divulging. This situation is spiraling them down into a headspace neither of them want to be.

I loved the dual narrative, but I thought the other narrative we get from the past was done really well. It kept me on edge because it’s a first person, but seemingly talking to someone. I found it a fun addition.

This is filled with dark secrets, deception, obsession and fear and I thought it was so well written. The story is gripping and well paced, leaving me feeling like I was watching everything play out in front of me.