reminiscent of the story of the happy face killer (new series just came out - great timing for a book with similar components)

loved the layered story. it kept me hooked and guessing where things were going, but also very present with the story because there was never a dull moment.

unpredictable twist upon twist upon twist (yes, you read that right).

the cycle of trauma was well written.

clark gives unlikable characters likable qualities during their character arc.

not slow. kept me guessing and wanting more. enjoyable to unfold.

wraps up very nicely but not all fluffy… it felt like a satisfying ending, satisfying twist(s)?!

i appreciate that clark didn’t take the easy way out with any part of the story line. she didn’t choose to be “predictable” and it paid off.

i didn’t realize until i finished the book that my first book blog post was another julie clark book (the lies i tell)

(4.2/5 stars)