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

-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) - check out my review for that on my website if you're interested!

(4.2/5 stars)