The Cemetary Spot is first book I’ve read by Jenna Moquin. It did not disappoint! I couldn’t put it down and had my attention from beginning to end! I will definitely be reading more of her books! It was so good! Thanks to Freida McFadden for suggesting it and to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

April, known as Ape, becomes entangled in a web of deception after being entrusted with the task of concealing her brother-in-law's death. However, upon realizing they were watched, April begins to doubt the loyalty of those around her. The pivotal question: can she truly trust her sister, August?

The story captivates from the prologue onward, maintaining a compelling pace. It is primarily told from the viewpoint of insomniac April, weaving together present events with the backstory of her sister, August.

Unfortunately, and completely personal preference, the nicknames Auggie and Ape proved distracting. It was challenging to connect deeply with the characters due to these monikers, which occasionally undermined the seriousness of certain scenes.

The narrative could benefit from further exploration of character depth, particularly regarding who else might have witnessed the sisters' late-night actions and what repercussions await them.

Despite this, the book was an enjoyable and straightforward read, filled with unexpected twists. Readers are led to believe they have unraveled the mystery, only to be surprised by the final revelations.

🔪 quick read
🔪 can’t put down
🔪 𝓂𝓎𝓈𝓉ℯ𝓇𝓎 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓉ℯ𝓇
🔪 so much suspense

This is a thriller that you won’t want to miss out on! I enjoyed the characters and the story!

I learned about this book from a recommendation by Freida McFadden. I was able to obtain an ARC from NetGalley. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read something that was recommended by one of my favorite authors. I found the plot to be very engaging. I began reading it this morning, and finished it just before midnight. The book had several twists some I didn’t expect and a few I did. My prediction turned out to be correct in the end but it was still an enjoyable story.

“The Cemetery Spot” is mostly told from the point of view of April (who is nicknamed “Ape”). April arrives at her sister Auggie’s house to hang out one night and discovers that her abusive brother-in-law has been stabbed in the back and is lying in a pool of blood, deceased. Auggie is in a panic and begs Ape to help her dispose of the body once she realizes she cannot do it alone. Ape is fiercely loyal to her sister, (especially after an incident that occurred when they were teenagers), so she agrees to help Auggie out. The sisters quickly hatch a plan and get to work. After a bit of research, April thinks she found the perfect spot to bury the body. But someone else saw them. Will the sisters be able to keep the secret? You’ll have to read to find out!