White Bodies

*Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.* 'White Bodies' is thriller in the domestic noire sub-genre. It grabbed my attention from the first page and did not let go until the conclusion. The novel, like so many others in this genre jumps between the past and the present as it weaves the story of twins Callie and Tilda. Given the suspenseful nature of the book, it is full of twists and turns and it is hard to summarise the plot without giving away any key plot twists. The characters are well written and come to life for readers. The novel also touches on the topics of domestic violence, mental health and dysfunctional families.

Callie and Tilda are twin sisters but are as opposite as they could possibly be. Tilda is dazzling and magnetic, and Callie is dark and melancholy. Callie is obsessed with her sister and is afraid Tilda will leave her behind.

Felix and Tilda are a couple, but when Callie sees bruises on Tilda's arms, she believes that Felix is very abusive toward Tilda. Tilda no longer seeks acting roles, rarely eats well, and has become withdrawn. Callie witnesses these changes in Tilda as she withdraws and interprets that to be the result of Felix's rages and overbearing nature. Callie joins an online forum on abusive relationships to try to understand her sister's relationship and to try to help her.

The book alternates through the past and present, going back to the twins' childhood and teenage years. I was captivated by the book and couldn't wait to find out what happens. There are twists that keep the action moving along. The ending was both chilling and unexpected. I will be watching for more books like this one from this author.