by Freida McFadden

A Mystery/Thriller, 2023 by Poisoned Pen Press, 358 Pages

What I Didn’t Like:

The same vibe and the same voice as everything else I’ve read from this author, which is only something you’d notice if you read multiples. They all have this something-is-being-kept-from-you vibe. It’s great, normally, but once you start to expect it, it becomes super easy to find.
The autistic coded character was poorly written. It felt like every autism stereotype was thrown into a single character. It could’ve been better, honestly.
No characters to like. If you’re not a fan of that particular technique, maybe find a different book. These characters are all beyond flawed, many cruising right into awful zones at full speed. They’re difficult to read about and hard to relate to.

The email content provided a change up in the delivery, which added a little fun to the story. I always find myself able to read a book even faster when it changes up styles like that!
Twisty and shocking. Every assumption you make is wrong, which is fun in this kind of thriller.
Caleb. He’s a good character, relatable. He has goals that make sense and his grief feels realistic. He’s the only decent guy buried in a cast of horrible people.

Fans of thrillers with so many twists you’ll get whiplash. You aren’t worried about good people or realism, you just want to be shocked.