"It's widely understood that unconditional love is reserved for a child" And so the story begins。。。I just finished reading "Every Little Secret", by Sarah Clarke。 Thank You to Net Galley and Harper Collins for a free copy in return for an honest review。This book is absolutely amazing。 What a wonderful adventure, gripping tale of motherly love how secrets and lies keep important truths from becoming revealed。This is a story about a woman named Grace who is married to Marcus。 They have a child nam "It's widely understood that unconditional love is reserved for a child" And so the story begins。。。I just finished reading "Every Little Secret", by Sarah Clarke。 Thank You to Net Galley and Harper Collins for a free copy in return for an honest review。This book is absolutely amazing。 What a wonderful adventure, gripping tale of motherly love how secrets and lies keep important truths from becoming revealed。This is a story about a woman named Grace who is married to Marcus。 They have a child named Kaia。 When Kaia is Seven, she begins making horrible accusations about her father which leads Grace down a difficult path of trying to protect her daughter and finding out the truth。What follows is a trip into the past and her relationship with her best friend Coco and her brother Josh。 The past and the present collide in spectaculr way, and all the lies are uncovered to reveal surprising truths。In the end, the reader is left feeling like they just got off the best rollercoaster ride of their life。I was fascinated with the back story of Grace and her friend Coco, as well as the story of Marcus and his frind Josh。 Excellent writing and pacing kept thi story moving along at a breakneck speed and I enjoyed every minute of it。Small hints of the truth were enough to keep me reading to the end。。and what an ending it was。 This is a great book because it is highly entertaining, with great characters and drama。 Your next favourite book for sure。Happy Reading! 。。。more
Karen Whittard,
Whoop, whoop, this book is just wow。 Fast paced, with lots of twist and turns, gripping and fun, really well written and I highly enjoyed it。
Jessica,
Wow! Lots of twists and turns with this one and it definitely kept me guessing at times。 My biggest issue with this book was the unlikable characters。 Marcus, Grace's husband, is a hothead who does a lot of sulking。 Coco, Grace's best friend, comes off as a selfish, party girl with no regards to anyone but her own wants。 It was hard to read at times because I felt all of them were guilty! It was a fast paced read told from multiple perspectives。 I would give it a solid 3 stars。 Thanks to HQ, Net Wow! Lots of twists and turns with this one and it definitely kept me guessing at times。 My biggest issue with this book was the unlikable characters。 Marcus, Grace's husband, is a hothead who does a lot of sulking。 Coco, Grace's best friend, comes off as a selfish, party girl with no regards to anyone but her own wants。 It was hard to read at times because I felt all of them were guilty! It was a fast paced read told from multiple perspectives。 I would give it a solid 3 stars。 Thanks to HQ, Netgalley and Sarah Chalke for the ARC。 。。。more
Mellissa Bushby,
What a crowd of truly toxic people! Marcus was just awful, Coco even worse, and that's just the beginning。。。 I must say, I really didn't enjoy this very much, I found it far-fetched and in need of polishing。 I guessed who the bad guy was fairly early on, although that wasn't the problem as much as it just not being my cup of tea。 BThanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC。 What a crowd of truly toxic people! Marcus was just awful, Coco even worse, and that's just the beginning。。。 I must say, I really didn't enjoy this very much, I found it far-fetched and in need of polishing。 I guessed who the bad guy was fairly early on, although that wasn't the problem as much as it just not being my cup of tea。 BThanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC。 。。。more
Gail,
*4。5 Stars* Copy kindly received via NetGalley for an honest review。 This was a good read with interesting characters。 The title lives up to its name - there are many secrets and lies in this books to keep you on your toes。 I enjoyed this and look forward to more from this author。
Samantha Orszulak,
Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers, and author for an ARC。 All opinions are mine。 Despite this book being a little difficult to get into, I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it。 Not exactly a whodunit, but more of a family drama/suspense novel。 it took me on many twist and turns。 I can say I had an idea how it would end but ended up being very wrong multiple times。I would be interested to see a sequel as there was questions left unanswered, but have a feeling that is why。 Overall, this Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers, and author for an ARC。 All opinions are mine。 Despite this book being a little difficult to get into, I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it。 Not exactly a whodunit, but more of a family drama/suspense novel。 it took me on many twist and turns。 I can say I had an idea how it would end but ended up being very wrong multiple times。I would be interested to see a sequel as there was questions left unanswered, but have a feeling that is why。 Overall, this was a page turning mystery that I enjoyed reading。 。。。more
Sue Clement,
I just start with that this was the first book I have read by this author and my review would not put my off reading any more of her novels。 Grace Is a mother who loves her husband and her daughter so who does she believe when Kaia starts to say her dad is hurting her?? I enjoyed the story but felt there was a lot missing from Marcus’ story and an opportunity to see how his side of things happened。 I was concerned that the hospital, school did nothing sooner about Kaias revelations。 However I di I just start with that this was the first book I have read by this author and my review would not put my off reading any more of her novels。 Grace Is a mother who loves her husband and her daughter so who does she believe when Kaia starts to say her dad is hurting her?? I enjoyed the story but felt there was a lot missing from Marcus’ story and an opportunity to see how his side of things happened。 I was concerned that the hospital, school did nothing sooner about Kaias revelations。 However I did not predict the ending and the last 20% I couldn’t put down as I was intrigued with how the story was evolving。 Enjoyable read with good length of chapters and excellent writing。 。。。more
Hazel,
My thanks to NetGalley and publisher HQ for the electronic copy。I rather enjoyed this suspense thriller。 It's well-written with some good characters and believable dialogue which moves the story along from a benign start into depths of mistrust; there's way more than one little secret at play here!Grace and her brother Josh come from a monied family and were sent away to separate boarding schools, so were never really close。 Josh is now a Professor of psychology in America。 Marcus was a scholars My thanks to NetGalley and publisher HQ for the electronic copy。I rather enjoyed this suspense thriller。 It's well-written with some good characters and believable dialogue which moves the story along from a benign start into depths of mistrust; there's way more than one little secret at play here!Grace and her brother Josh come from a monied family and were sent away to separate boarding schools, so were never really close。 Josh is now a Professor of psychology in America。 Marcus was a scholarship boy, whose talent on the Rugby field gets him to the same "posh" school as Josh and, although he and Josh become friends, Marcus gradually comes to hate him。 In the Summer of 2005 Marcus spends a lot of time with Josh at his home, together with Grace and her best friend, Coco; she goes on to become a globe-trotting party girl living off her rich parents' money and she and Grace lose touch。Now, Grace and Marcus have been married for 14 years and have a 7yr-old daughter Kaia。 Seven years previously Marcus's career with the New Zealand All Blacks ended in injury; they moved back to near London and he's struggling to get his sports marketing agency off the ground。 Grace illustrates children's books。Told from the main characters' points of view the narrative brings the past into the present。 Because the past is full of secrets, and Grace and Marcus, along with Grace's parents, share the biggest one of all。Following an accident where Kaia falls out of a tree, Kaia starts to make accusations against Marcus, her behaviour at school deteriorates, and Grace is forced to consider getting Kaia a therapist, BUT。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。 that could lead to their secret no longer being safe。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。 she has to protect Kaia。 Marcus is in despair trying to defend himself and their marriage is splintering。 In the absence of Coco, Grace turns to her brother for help - surely he'd be able to offer some insight into Kaia's behaviour?There is only one unconditional love - that of a mother for her child; but it doesn't mean the child will love you in return - does it?There are red-herrings and twists along the way, and a sprinkling of shocks - didn't see some of them coming! 。。。more
Nicola Mackenzie-Smaller,
Cleverly plotted family saga, where it was hard to know who to trust。 Grace’s daughter, Kaia, discloses that her father has been hurting her but Grace doesn’t believe her, Grace is keeping secrets of her own about Kaia。 Her husband, Marcus, has been having a tough time since injury means he can no longer be a professional rugby player。 And Grace’s brother, Josh might be ideally placed as a psychotherapist to see what’s going on。 Add the fact that Grace’s best friend has been missing since Kaia’s Cleverly plotted family saga, where it was hard to know who to trust。 Grace’s daughter, Kaia, discloses that her father has been hurting her but Grace doesn’t believe her, Grace is keeping secrets of her own about Kaia。 Her husband, Marcus, has been having a tough time since injury means he can no longer be a professional rugby player。 And Grace’s brother, Josh might be ideally placed as a psychotherapist to see what’s going on。 Add the fact that Grace’s best friend has been missing since Kaia’s birth and you have a lot of mystery to untangle。I liked this, but it did require a fair bit of suspension of disbelief。 Read it with enjoyment in mind and not with your cynical head on! Read with The Pigeonhole。 。。。more
Ky Venn,
First off, I went to thank NetGalley for sending me this ARC! I love thrillers and this was a good one!I did not see the twists coming at first, I was about 80% done before I realized what was happening! It had me feeling a little like I did when I read Gone Girl, completely and utterly unsure of what the hell was going on, conflicted on who to believe, and determined to keep reading to find out!I thought the multiple POVs were a little confusing at first but it all made sense once I kept going! First off, I went to thank NetGalley for sending me this ARC! I love thrillers and this was a good one!I did not see the twists coming at first, I was about 80% done before I realized what was happening! It had me feeling a little like I did when I read Gone Girl, completely and utterly unsure of what the hell was going on, conflicted on who to believe, and determined to keep reading to find out!I thought the multiple POVs were a little confusing at first but it all made sense once I kept going!I hope to read more by Sarah, and I hope she writes another novel that stems from this one! I must know what happens after that last sentence!When I was maybe 70-80% done with the book, before I even finished it, I went and bought it for my kindle。 I will definitely be recommending this book to my fellow psychological thriller besties!Also the Harry Potter references won me over immediately 。。。more
Nic S,
A thriller with an unexpected (at least to me) twist。 I read this book via online book group The Pigeonhole and this book kept us all guessing。 There were lots of suggestions, and each time we thought we had the right answer something would happen to make us question what on earth was going on。 Who exactly was the 'baddie' and who could be trusted。Fast paced, well written and enjoyable。 A thriller with an unexpected (at least to me) twist。 I read this book via online book group The Pigeonhole and this book kept us all guessing。 There were lots of suggestions, and each time we thought we had the right answer something would happen to make us question what on earth was going on。 Who exactly was the 'baddie' and who could be trusted。Fast paced, well written and enjoyable。 。。。more
Sharon Logue,
📚 BOOK REVIEW 📚Every Little Secret By Sarah Clarke 📢Publication Date: 25th February 2022Grace seems like she has the perfect happy life。 She has her husband Marcus, her daughter Kaia, hiuse and a good job。 Marcus and Grace have been together since they were 16。。 at that time they hung out with Josh (Grace brother) and Coco (Grace best friend)。 There is a secret though, that is going to absolutely change things forever if it gets out。 Then Grace daughter starts to accuse her dad of hurting her 。。 📚 BOOK REVIEW 📚Every Little Secret By Sarah Clarke 📢Publication Date: 25th February 2022Grace seems like she has the perfect happy life。 She has her husband Marcus, her daughter Kaia, hiuse and a good job。 Marcus and Grace have been together since they were 16。。 at that time they hung out with Josh (Grace brother) and Coco (Grace best friend)。 There is a secret though, that is going to absolutely change things forever if it gets out。 Then Grace daughter starts to accuse her dad of hurting her 。。。。。。。 and that, is when things start to unravel!! When you think 。。。。, “oh I will just read one more chapter!” Then you know it’s a good un!! Gripping and definitely keeps you guessing。 I really like Sarah’s style of writing。 Just when you think that it has a great twist 。。。。。。。。。but that ending 。。。。: no!! Don’t end there!!!! 🤣🤦🏽♀️https://www。instagram。com/Bookstagram。。。I received a free review copy from the publisher/Netgalley in exchange for my honest unedited feedback。#netgalley #sarahclarke #HQdigital #ourlittlesecret #thriller #twisty #lovedit #bookstagramshaz #bookreview 。。。more
Amanda Mc,
In the beginning I wasn't too sure whether this book was for me, but as I read on I became engrossed in the story and had to find out who was the person playing with people's minds。 A good story which jumped from past to present, which made it hard to remember which time frame you were in。Thank you Sarah for an interesting read。 In the beginning I wasn't too sure whether this book was for me, but as I read on I became engrossed in the story and had to find out who was the person playing with people's minds。 A good story which jumped from past to present, which made it hard to remember which time frame you were in。Thank you Sarah for an interesting read。 。。。more
Barbara Behring,
Every little secret was a book about keeping secrets to protect the people who you love and the consequences of keeping those secrets。 I thought it was a pretty average thriller。 I did like the character development but the twists were pretty predictable。
Lauren Miron,
Whew, y'all。 This book had me hook, line, and sinker。 Marcus, Grace, and their daughter, Kaia, seem to have it all together。 They have a nice house, work good jobs, and generally seem to enjoy being the tight-knit family that they are。 Everything changes the afternoon Kaia falls out of a tree and tells the doctor her dad pushed her。 Should Grace believe her daughter or her husband? Put in an absolutely horrible place, Grace has to choose a side, before even more secrets are unraveled。 Likable, b Whew, y'all。 This book had me hook, line, and sinker。 Marcus, Grace, and their daughter, Kaia, seem to have it all together。 They have a nice house, work good jobs, and generally seem to enjoy being the tight-knit family that they are。 Everything changes the afternoon Kaia falls out of a tree and tells the doctor her dad pushed her。 Should Grace believe her daughter or her husband? Put in an absolutely horrible place, Grace has to choose a side, before even more secrets are unraveled。 Likable, believable characters made me not want to put this one down。 The bond between mother and child and husband and wife is one so strong even I would find it hard to choose。 Throughout the book, I was constantly asking myself the question, who is telling the truth? The end will leave you open-mouthed as secrets are told and the real victim is revealed。 Take a chance on Sarah Clarke- you won't regret it! 。。。more
Barbara,
On the surface Grace and Marcus and their 7 year old daughter Kaia are a happy family until one day Kaia accuses her father of pushing her out of a tree。 This is just the beginning as Kaia then claims bruises on her arms were also caused by her father。 Unwilling to believe that Marcus has been abusing their daughter, Grace arranges for Kaia to see a psychologist。 The book also explores the relationship between Grace and Marcus when they were teenagers together with Grace's friend Coco and her br On the surface Grace and Marcus and their 7 year old daughter Kaia are a happy family until one day Kaia accuses her father of pushing her out of a tree。 This is just the beginning as Kaia then claims bruises on her arms were also caused by her father。 Unwilling to believe that Marcus has been abusing their daughter, Grace arranges for Kaia to see a psychologist。 The book also explores the relationship between Grace and Marcus when they were teenagers together with Grace's friend Coco and her brother Josh, a friend of Marcus。As the story progresses more and more secrets are revealed, some of which I guessed and some I didn't。A very enjoyable read。 。。。more
Crystal Rees,
This was a fast unexpected ride。 Lots of twists and turns and full of suspense。 I was engaged right from the very start and the ending has me hoping for a sequel。 Read this at lightning speak because it was that good。Thank you Netgalley for this arc
Jacqueline Currie,
I read this book courtesy of @thepigeonhole for freeA great story, all characters have a secret。 Moves at a fast pace。 I did not see the ending coming! Twist indeed。 I would give this book five stars!
June Walters,
Grace and Marcus are happily married。 They have a 7 year old daughter。 Kaia, who is loved and adored by all。 Kaia has always been a bit of a daddy’s girl, loving the rough and tumble of playing sports with him and spending time just the two of them, so when her attitude towards Marcus starts to change and she accuses him of physical abuse, there is disbelief all round。 The problems don’t end in the home, Kaia voices her accusations at school, at her grandparents house, and at the hospital where Grace and Marcus are happily married。 They have a 7 year old daughter。 Kaia, who is loved and adored by all。 Kaia has always been a bit of a daddy’s girl, loving the rough and tumble of playing sports with him and spending time just the two of them, so when her attitude towards Marcus starts to change and she accuses him of physical abuse, there is disbelief all round。 The problems don’t end in the home, Kaia voices her accusations at school, at her grandparents house, and at the hospital where she is taken after falling out of a tree。 Who is Grace to believe? Who can she turn to? There are secrets surrounding Kaia’s birth and parentage that no one wants the authorities to discover, there seems to be no way out of the situation。This is a real gripper of a story。 The plot twist and weaves, backtracks and goes full speed。 A totally absorbing read with a really good storyline。 Loved it, one to recommend! 。。。more
Irene,
Kaia falls out of a tree and is suffering with concession。 She tells the nurse that her dad pushed her out of the tree。 This is not the only accusation Kaia levels against her dad。 Her mom Grace is beside herself! Who does she believe, her child or her husband?So we begin a journey back and forward to the early days of their relationship with other family members in the mix as well。 So much going on and so many secrets。 Secrets that should never have been kept and secrets that should never have Kaia falls out of a tree and is suffering with concession。 She tells the nurse that her dad pushed her out of the tree。 This is not the only accusation Kaia levels against her dad。 Her mom Grace is beside herself! Who does she believe, her child or her husband?So we begin a journey back and forward to the early days of their relationship with other family members in the mix as well。 So much going on and so many secrets。 Secrets that should never have been kept and secrets that should never have happened。 Things begin to unravel and there are so many twists and turns that as soon as you think you have it all worked out it unravels again。 A brilliantly written story, well developed characters, some you will like and some。。。。well。。。。。。。! The author has you in her pocket from start to finish。 Thanks to Sarah and to Pigeonhole for the opportunity to read before release。 。。。more
Gail Wylde,
4。5⭐️。 Another tense and emotional read from Sarah Clarke。 This is a story about suspected child abuse or is it? I found myself having absolutely no clue as to who was guilty or innocent and I was constantly changing my mind。 This book is definitely well worth a read。 Thanks to Pigeonhole and Sarah for the opportunity to read it and I look forward to reading more。
Kelly (aka jsybookworm),
Wow, wow and WOW!!Grace seems to have it all, a great career as a writer, a handsome husband, Marcus, who is an ex professional rugby player and a beautiful 7-year-old daughter, Kaia。 However, when Kaia starts acting strangely and then makes a disturbing revelation Grace’s seemingly perfect life starts to crumble and she is faced with a big decision, does she believe and protect her daughter despite the risk of her biggest secret coming out? Or should she trust her husband of 14 years? You’ll ha Wow, wow and WOW!!Grace seems to have it all, a great career as a writer, a handsome husband, Marcus, who is an ex professional rugby player and a beautiful 7-year-old daughter, Kaia。 However, when Kaia starts acting strangely and then makes a disturbing revelation Grace’s seemingly perfect life starts to crumble and she is faced with a big decision, does she believe and protect her daughter despite the risk of her biggest secret coming out? Or should she trust her husband of 14 years? You’ll have to read the book to find out!Again WOW! I honestly can’t believe this is only the authors second book! After really enjoying her debut novel I was very keen to read her second and it did not disappoint at all。 The story got going really quickly and that fast pace continued throughout the book。 I have seen some reviews mention the story dragging but I didn’t feel this at all and thought the pace was just perfect。 I also really liked the unreliable narrator as it really kept me guessing。 I did figure out the twist before it happened but this, by no means, ruined the book for me。 This is the first book in a long time that I was reading in tv show advert breaks because I just had to know what was happening and so therefore, I had no choice but to award it 5 stars! Another stunner from Sarah Clarke and I wholeheartedly recommend it for any fans who love psychological thrillers, you won’t be disappointed!Thank you to Netgalley, Sarah Clarke and HQ publishing for my advanced reading copy。 Due out 25th February 2022。 。。。more
Sarah Manser,
Firstly, I am thankful for the opportunity to have received a free advanced copy of this eBook through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review。 This was the first book I have read from this author and now I’m excited to look to her other book as I thoroughly enjoyed this one。 The cover and title instantly caught my eye as a book that I would normally go for。I enjoyed the way the book jumped back and forth between characters and time frames and the many twists and turns as the story unfolded。 Firstly, I am thankful for the opportunity to have received a free advanced copy of this eBook through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review。 This was the first book I have read from this author and now I’m excited to look to her other book as I thoroughly enjoyed this one。 The cover and title instantly caught my eye as a book that I would normally go for。I enjoyed the way the book jumped back and forth between characters and time frames and the many twists and turns as the story unfolded。 I finished this one quickly, eager to find out what was going to happen next!I rate this Ebook 5 stars and would recommend to those who love their psychological thrillers!#EveryLittleSecret #NetGalley 。。。more
Julie Harris,
Read this on Pigeonhole and it grabbed me from the start。 The author provides us with a well-plotted psychological thriller with so many twists and shocks along the way。 We question the actions of the characters, we doubt them, we back them and we argue with them! We doubt the trust placed in some characters and our suspicions are raised about others。 Who should we trust? Who is telling the truth? Why would a child lie? Is she lying? Who would I believe? What would I do? Exactly what did happen Read this on Pigeonhole and it grabbed me from the start。 The author provides us with a well-plotted psychological thriller with so many twists and shocks along the way。 We question the actions of the characters, we doubt them, we back them and we argue with them! We doubt the trust placed in some characters and our suspicions are raised about others。 Who should we trust? Who is telling the truth? Why would a child lie? Is she lying? Who would I believe? What would I do? Exactly what did happen when the main characters were teenagers? What does that mean for the current events? These are just a few of the questions I had during reading! I loved finding out the answers to these questions and many more in this enjoyable and compelling read。Another intriguing story from this great storyteller! 。。。more
Di Paterson,
I thoroughly enjoyed this book。 The characters were nicely flawed and the plot was not predictable, if a little contrived at times。 I was definitely unable to put it down, and while I read courtesy of the Pigeonhole, which releases the book in instalments, I started late and fortunately did not have to wait for a daily fix。
Teresa Rotherham,
This had me hooked from the first chapter。 So many twist & turns to keep you guessing
Kay Cairns,
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers。 To view it, click here。 Fantastic read, close to 5 stars I think! I think Coco's character could have been developed more。 I didn't think her behaviour when she was 'rescued' was confused/subdued as much as I would have expected and I would have liked to see more on her recovery。 But otherwise a great twist (not as shocking as the twist in A Mother Never Lies but a great twist nonetheless)。 Sarah Clarke has a special talent for narrowing the readers viewpoint down to just enough (or not enough) information to suspect t Fantastic read, close to 5 stars I think! I think Coco's character could have been developed more。 I didn't think her behaviour when she was 'rescued' was confused/subdued as much as I would have expected and I would have liked to see more on her recovery。 But otherwise a great twist (not as shocking as the twist in A Mother Never Lies but a great twist nonetheless)。 Sarah Clarke has a special talent for narrowing the readers viewpoint down to just enough (or not enough) information to suspect the wrong people。。。 And blowing it wide open 🤯 。。。more
Anupama C K(b0rn_2_read) ,
Thank you Pigeonhole for the ARC。 When Grace's 7 year old daughter Kaia accuses her father, Marcus of abuse, she doesn't know whom to believe。 Is the daughter lying or the husband?。 It keeps you guessing till the end。 Loved the twists and turns。 I still feel bad for CoCo Thank you Pigeonhole for the ARC。 When Grace's 7 year old daughter Kaia accuses her father, Marcus of abuse, she doesn't know whom to believe。 Is the daughter lying or the husband?。 It keeps you guessing till the end。 Loved the twists and turns。 I still feel bad for CoCo 。。。more
Roslyn Lindsay,
Grace and Marcus appear to have the ideal marriage and a daughter, Kaia, whom they both adore。They met when they were still at school。 Marcus was friends with Grace's bother Josh and, with her friend Coco, they spent their summer holidays together。 Grace and Josh were never close and Josh was always the family favourite。 Coco made some bad life choices and Grace hasn't seen her for years。Suddenly, Kaia starts making accusations about Marcus。 Who should Grace believe and who will she fight to pro Grace and Marcus appear to have the ideal marriage and a daughter, Kaia, whom they both adore。They met when they were still at school。 Marcus was friends with Grace's bother Josh and, with her friend Coco, they spent their summer holidays together。 Grace and Josh were never close and Josh was always the family favourite。 Coco made some bad life choices and Grace hasn't seen her for years。Suddenly, Kaia starts making accusations about Marcus。 Who should Grace believe and who will she fight to protect - her daughter or her husband? 。。。more
Sonja Charters,
I really wanted this to be a 5* read as it started off with such promise。 For the majority of the book, I was hooked。 There was intrigue and mystery, broken friendships and breaking relationships。 I even found some of the earlier chapters a little creepy and full of suspense。 We had a great twist - which was somewhat seen a little while before we were told - but the last few chapters seem to just become a little too farfetched and rushed through。 I love the cliffhanger though and can see that a I really wanted this to be a 5* read as it started off with such promise。 For the majority of the book, I was hooked。 There was intrigue and mystery, broken friendships and breaking relationships。 I even found some of the earlier chapters a little creepy and full of suspense。 We had a great twist - which was somewhat seen a little while before we were told - but the last few chapters seem to just become a little too farfetched and rushed through。 I love the cliffhanger though and can see that a sequel may be on the cards which hopefully would straighten out some of the issues and questions left in this novel。 。。。more