A thriller where I guarantee the ending will most likely be a surprise. Not only did I not expect the end, but I also didn’t guess most of the twists. It really surprised me!

Kevan lived through a difficult childhood, one that she worked to escape. After her grandma, “Grammie”, passed away, she returned home and slowly started remembering parts of her childhood she had forgotten. There she met Nathan. His sister disappeared decades earlier, and he continued wondering about what happened. What happened to his sister? What was Kevan running from?

This was a good thriller/mystery. Though it started slower for me, it picked up quickly. It was also difficult to follow towards the beginning, but this improved quickly and I had trouble putting it down.

There were various POVs, which really added to the story. I thought that they all flowed together seamlessly, and loved that they gave a full understanding of events.

I do want to give a heads up that there were some adult themes (trauma; abuse, etc.) in the book that I wasn’t expecting. They added to the story, but some did throw me for a loop.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from the publisher and author through NetGalley. However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.

What an amazing debut for CherAnn Wright!

Huge thanks to her, netgalley, and sleuthing sloth press for this ARC. This review is my own honest opinion.

Kevan Renee Mays has blocked out pieces of her past that are slowly coming to light. The death of her grandmother, Gammie, has her digging up long forgotten history. Only her memories can reveal the truth and provide closure for Kevan.

I was mesmerized by the settings - the woods, lake, abandoned house. Wright painted a perfect picture for a psychological thriller setting.
The timeline unfolding with glimpses into the past and returning to the present was done very well. Plot details were revealed in a quick enough pace to keep the reader engaged throughout.
Kevan's character was likeable. I enjoyed learning her backstory and seeing how she was remembering it all like it was the first time.

Overall amazing debut book! Would love to see what else this author has up her sleeve!

This story kept me guessing all the way to the end. Once I thought I had figured it out, I was wrong. Several components of the story tugged at my heart and made me feel many different emotions. I love when I can get lost in a book and I got lost in this one! The story and twists were so clever. I started this book yesterday and finished today. If you want a book that you can’t put down, this is one of them!