A fast and enjoyable read where just one chapter can easily turn into 10. When I was reading it I knew they’d be a few twists and surprises but i must admit I didn’t guess them! The tension and surprises just kept on coming in this story and It was a pleasure to read. Thanks Bookoutre and K L Slater.

The horror of being a mother of a 10 years old daughter that’s been accused of cold blood murder along with her cousin/ best friend.
This book is definitely a major gripping psychological thrillers because there are so many layers to discover between the pages that you’re head will be spinning around. The nan is such a character, she always hears or listen to what’s convenient for her but pretends to have migraines and people seem just ignoring her.
The writing was good, the characters were well depicted and the story overall is one that people should read it because sometimes in families that seems normal, a lot of abnormal things happen.

I absolutely loved the premise of this novel and the story didn't disappoint. It starts out strong, an intriguing scene that you end up guessing at the entire way through, trying to figure out who was where and what was going on. 

The story takes place over two days, with the police having only a limited time to question the girls. This helps to keep the plot and action going.

My only criticisms would be that the titling of the chapters, or rather the subheadings, weren't always consistent. Sometimes they would be a person's name so we can gather the perspective or it would be a place. That might just be me, but it did throw me off sometimes.

It also went from thriller to almost a cozy mystery, the kind where the villain explains what they did and why at the very end. Endings for thrillers aren't easy, either the plot and little tidbits have to wrap things up for us or one of the characters has to do it. Long, villainous monologues tend to leave me a little flat, and I don't want to spoil the reveal so I can't tell you much more!

All in all, this was a pretty fun read and I recommend it for a cold winter night!

A gripping thriller centered on two ten-year-old cousins accused of murder in a sleepy village where the court of local opinion is strong.

This story has twists and turns that compare to the best authors in the genre, and moves at a breakneck pace that leaves the reader gasping for more. A worthwhile summer read by any measure.

this author never disappoints I so enjoyed two sisters who s daughters are best friends who get accused of murder they have both made a pact to stay silent not saying no more. this book is about family s friends lies and deceit fans will so enjoy very gripping and twisty so recomend

This a tremendous thriller, well-written with fascinating characters and multiple plot twists. When two young girls, who are cousins, are taken into custody over the assault of an elderly lady, their mothers, who are sisters, are devastated. Alongside the main story, there are a number of interesting sub-plots involving family relationships and friendships, and lives are devastated. The revelations are powerful and the ending surprising. I loved it!

They were Ten years old cousins and for a walk and watch over the old person Bessie Wilford .
The two girls are called Maddy and Brianna .
They only get arrested when Bessie was knocked over and had to go to hospital .
Then Bessie died and then the two girls were charged with her murder but they doesn’t talk to any one .
I had an ARC From Bookoutre

K L Slater is one of my favourite writers and this book did not disappoint. A fast moving story with lots of unexpected twists and turns. I really enjoyed reading it.

I always look forward to a new K L Slater book and this one didn’t disappoint at all. Fast paced with a good amount of twists and plenty of tension which kept me hooked.

I absolutely could not put this book down! I read this book on one super hot day, and enjoyed every last bit. The book is full of suspense and keeps you guessing all the time. Just when you think that you know what is going on you are surprised yet again.

K.L. Slater has a great mind for telling a story and knows how to make twists and turns in the books. This one about 2 girls is especially riveting. I loved all the details from how the community treats everyone to the main character Juliet and all her emotions throughout the book.

I really enjoyed this book. I adored the story line and loved the main characters. I read this book in one sitting and would highly recommend this book.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

KL Slater is absolutely an amazing author. Every book I've read has been impossible to put down. This book was NO different. I couldn't stop reading until i got to the end. There are some great twists and turns, you won't see it coming.

What a great read! Couldn't put this one down, and what a twist i didn't see coming! Another fantastic book from this author that doesn't seem to disappoint. Can't wait for the next one.


Thanks to the publisher and net galley for an early release of this book.

I really enjoyed this book and read it in one day! It held my interest, and there were twists and turns that I never anticipated. I even woke up in the middle of the night and instead of going back to sleep, I had to find out what was happening, so I finished the book! I am already looking forward to reading her other books. Thank you to NetGalley, K.L. Slater, and Bookouture for giving me a kindle copy of this book in return for an honest review.

What a pleasure to pick up the latest novel of one of your favourite authors and feel the instant connection to both the writing and the novel. The author writes in a punchy style that makes the books hard to put down and a relatively quick read. Normally 1 or 2 sittings for me. This one was no different and I devoured it very quickly turning the pages as quick as possible wanting to know more
Ten-year-old cousins Maddy and Brianna are arrested for a terrible crime and Maddy’s mother Juliet cannot believe it. How could her intelligent well behaved daughter be capable of committing such a crime. The local people are appalled by the incident and the two sisters lives are torn apart when they are faced with defending their accused daughters. To make matters worse the two cousins refuse to give their side of the story and the police fear the worse for the girls. Juliet knows that she needs to find answers to the events to save her daughter from further trauma and arrest. The two sisters have other troubles they must confront when the business starts to feel the strain and they must also unlock their own secrets that remain locked up and not spoken about.
Excellent read and highly recommended.
I would like to thank both Net Galley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

OH WOW WOW WOW…. KL Slater does it again… I’m absolutely dumbfounded and flabbergasted at the contents of this book, right yes I get that its fictional but ideas have to come from somewhere right??

Two cousins, Maddie and Brianna on a training day off from school are playing outside…. They’ve been invited over to an old lady’s house for lemonade and biscuits but things go horribly wrong…. They scare her by shouting in her ear “WAKE UP”, she jumps with such a start that she falls off the chair and bangs her head……

With the girls being arrested and both keeping silent, what is the truth, what happened to her, with the whole village and national press already gunning for their blood, can they get through to them to find out exactly what happened in the house and which one of them is responsible?

Their families are beside themselves with worry…. Juliet (Maddie’s mum) and Chloe (Brianna’s mum) are hoping against hope it is not their child but it had to be one of them right? With so many ghosts and secrets in these sister’s past, can they overcome them and support each other in this time of need….. Their parents (grandparents) seem to side with Chloe/Brianna over Juliet/Maddie, what are the family dynamics there and how could they so readily choose one granddaughter over another? A child expert therapist is called upon to help the girls.

A story full of lies, twisted family values, sibling rivalry…. A perfect psychological thriller that you will not want to put down…. Outstanding K.L. Slater

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is my first time reading K.L. Slater book. I couldn't stop turning the pages to see what happened next. This story definitely is worth reading. I look forward to reading more books by the author.

Brilliant, Kim Slater has done it again with another twisty page turner that I couldn't put down, I loved every page and was totally gripped from the very first chapter.

I have read all Kim's books now and never been disappointed but I think this is one of my favourites. Overall this was a gripping psychological thriller with great characters, a satisfactory ending and I have no hesitation in recommending this brilliantly addictive psychological thriller.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read this excellent book and I look forward to reading more in the future.

For some reason, I really enjoy UK based thrillers, and this one was a really easy read. This is the second book I’ve read by K L Slater, and I think she would be a good gateway author into getting people into thrillers. The plot runs along nicely for the first 75%, but the real twists and turns start in the last 25%, and I didn’t see any of them coming!

3.5 rounded down

The book opens with a riveting scene in which two cousins, Maddy and Brianna, aged 10, enter the home of an elderly neighbor and act in an unspeakable way. One is an unwilling accomplice, the other one-perhaps a bad seed?” (Google the 1956 movie, if you are unfamiliar with that tale!)

But which one is which?

Neither girl will speak about what has happened, and the whole village has turned against the families, so a family therapist is called in to help get to the truth.

But events from the past may have also played a role in this latest crime, so things aren’t as simple as they seem.

For me, this story was not the riveting psychological thriller advertised, but more of a domestic suspense novel.

It started out strong, but I did correctly guess the who was good and who was bad!

The twist? Well, pretty far fetched in my humble opinion...which always sinks a rating for me.

But, I do find the author’s writing engaging and since the first book that I read by her (The Mistake) earned 5 stars, I will continue to look forward to her future work!

I would like to thank Netgalley, Bookouture and K. l. Slater for the digital arc I received in exchange for a candid review! This title will release on July 24, 2019!