Thank you to NetGalley, Author NV Peacock, and Avon Books UK for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

Leigh Anne has changed her name to Cherrie when she hit adulthood. Her father was a serial killer who abducted boys, then used their bones to sculpt. He used Leigh Anne to help him with his abductions, so he was called Mr. Bones and she was Little Bones. She has buried this past life along with her name change, when a true crime podcast outs her. Chaos in her life ensues.

The writing in this book kept my attention and the story line was interesting. But in all honesty, I am not a fan of super dark plots and unlikeable main characters. For this reason, this really wasn't the book for me. I am going to give it 3.5 for being very readable.

I enjoyed this one though I did find it to be slightly slow at times. The story centres on Cherrie Forrester a mother who lives with her boyfriend Leo and their eight-year-old son Robin. Cherrie likes the normality and mundaneness of her life especially considering her Rocky beginnings until everything changes for her when her son Robin goes missing at a local fair.

Suddenly Cherrie is once again thrown into the spotlight her past blown wide open with Robins abduction and also the attentions of a local podcaster who has discovered her secret past and is stirring up hatred and trouble. Cherrie is actually the daughter of a notorious serial killer monikered Mister Bones. Nicknamed Little Bones by the media at the time Cherrie who was formally known as Leigh-Ann Hendy was naively complicit in her father's crimes just eight at the time she innocently assisted her father in the abductions and his grisly art.

This then had Cherrie going rogue in the search for her son there was also a few red herrings thrown in for good measure. This also had me questioning quite a few individuals during the course of this The boyfriend, the grandmother even one of Cherrie’s new friends they were all under suspicion. I did manage to call it right in the end but it wasn’t until other possibilities were eliminated that I knew for sure. Overall I found this an intriguing enough psychological thriller and it was well written. I voluntary reviewed a copy of little Bones.

A really interesting and gripping crime thriller. Well written with a really intriguing plot line, overall a great read.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for an advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

What happens when your son goes missing and your secrets are revealed. Cherrie just happens to be the daughter of a infamous serial killer known as Mr. Bones. People immediately assume the worst that Cherie has killed her son. What ensues is a mother doing everything to get her son back. There are flashbacks to Cherie growing up with a serial killer and all his horrific acts. A tense and engrossing book.

Cherrie has been running away from her true name, and her past, for ever since she can remember. When her past catches up with her, she is aghast at having to face not just her gory memories but fresh accusations and allegations as well. This crime thriller was quite engaging, and although the plot twist was a tad predictable, I still enjoyed reading the tale thanks to the lovely narration and brilliant premise. My thanks to Peacock and the publishers, Avon Books, for having gifted me with a copy of this book.

An engaging true crime type thriller that had an interesting plot, but unfortunately wasn't a fan of the twist at the end.

Little Bones is the story of a woman whose father is a serial killer. The blurb and tag line are fierce and chilling but the book itself doesn't live up to either.
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The writing style of Peacock is immersive but also underwhelming. I realise the references to tv shows and meals etc were to provide a sense of normalcy but it felt forced. Similarly forced is the dialogue of some characters. Patricia, in particular, served no real purpose. The tired trope of monster in law makes an appearance, as does the pregnant teenager.
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As for the cliff hanger moment, it wasn't a cliff. I worked it out almost immediately and I spent at least the second half of the book getting irritated that Cherrie aka Leigh-Ann aka Little Bones was taking so long to see it.  To finish the book with a hint of letting "Little Bones" out again doesn't fill me with excitement for a second installment but does makes me feel rather weary.

This is a Crime Thriller. I enjoyed reading this book. I know it was one of two people who did it, and I really was thinking it would end up being the person that really did it. I do not think the twist was super good, but the book was good not thrilling. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Avon) or author (N.V. Peacock) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review about how I feel about this book, and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Enjoyed this book with a fast interesting plot, that I read in one go. The characters were reasonably well developed and definitely interesting. Did slightly expect where some of the plot was going but ultimately didn't expect the way it all ended.

A gripping and addictive thriller with well developed but unlikeable characters that fitted well with the story.
A fast paced read with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Definitely recommend for all the crime/thriller lovers out there!

A serial killer then. A serial killer now. Absolutely gripping story. I’d have read it all day but had to leave the house to work! Straight home. Straight back into it. A brilliant and creepy story. You’ll be very surprised too. I loved this!

Cherrie Forrester; quiet mum of her little boy Robin, working at the local butchers living a perfectly ordinary life. Leigh-Anne Hendy; daughter of the notorious serial killer ‘Mr Bones’, bait for his young victims and dubbed the monstrous ‘Little Bones’ by the media. Most would say these women couldn’t be further from eachother – but most don’t realise it’s the exact same person. Cherrie tried to leave her past behind, she tried to never let her father’s crimes haunt her future, but how far do those genes intertwine? When Robin goes missing after a night out to the local funfair, Cherrie is distraught. Is someone punishing her because of what she did as a child? Is there a copycat killer out there desperate to impress? Will she ever get Robin home safe & well or is she destined to relive the traumas that Mr Bones’ victims went through all those years ago…

Little Bones is packed with drama, suspects and intrigue. As the story went on I was convinced I had sussed out the ending at least 5 times – but still didn’t end up getting it right! I really liked the journey N V Peacock took the reader on, one thing Little Bones isn’t is predictable! At points it almost felt like a combination of two different books – one about a notorious crime daughter and one about a missing child. I understood how and why the author tried to weave them together but it just didn’t quite work for me – often feeling disjointed and convoluted at times. The whole narrative felt quite repetitive throughout the chapters, often going through the same cycle of events, which made it drag on a little bit, then all of a sudden it was a huge out of nowhere ending where everything was wrapped up quickly neatly and a little bit too unrealistically perfect.

As a character, I really hated Cherrie Forrester – and I think ultimately that’s why I couldn’t quite get into the narrative as much as I’d hoped to. It was an odd writing style because she was a very unlikable character yet it didn’t feel intentional. She had a very dark humour about her past, yet also seemed to be very distraught by it – these conflicting identities made her seem insincere and shady. Also, for someone that had lost her only child she just didn’t come across that bothered at all – all she seemed to do was eat, listen to the podcast and sit indoors! I would have loved less description into how constantly hungry she was (at points it felt like it was part of the puzzle piece it got mentioned so often!) If there had been a bit more development on making Cherrie a more relatable character that triggered sympathy or interest from the reader, then I think the story would have been lifted a bit little more.

For a debut novel however, N V Peacock did pretty well! With a few tweaks and refinements Little Bones would have been a great drama packed read. I’d be interested in checking out future books because the ‘bones’ of the story were definitely strong and intriguing!

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for my advanced reader copy! 💕

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book. I enjoyed this book it certainly kept me guessing and I hadn't expected the ending.

Wow! This is a fantastic book. I was quite shocked by it as it is really bizarre and gory. The story is about a woman called Cherrie whose Dad was a serial killer in the past who killed little boys in order to obtain their bones for his artwork. In the present time, Cherrie's son goes missing and she is on a mission to find him. Who has taken him? Well, I was really surprised when I found out who it was who took him. I thought it was someone else, so I was laughing when I found out I was wrong. What a great book. I really loved it! It kept me reading to find out what would happen next and it was fast paced and very clever. The ending was superb. Highly recommended!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and Net Galley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review,

This was a very disturbing story. The book started out great but fell a little flat for me. I felt is was repetitive. Would love to try another book from this author.

I loved the idea behind this book, a serial Killer's daughter's identity is revealed on a podcast when boys once again start to disappear. Cherrie was definitely an interesting character, I didn't know what she was capable of, and whether or not she really could be a killer herself. Mr. Bones was super creepy and the parts of the book involving him had me hooked. I loved the podcast part of the book especially on audio because the narrators did a great job. This book had a lot going for it but the downside for me was that it was too long. The middle of the book had gotten very repetitive and kept circling back to the same suspect who clearly wasn't an actual suspect. If the book was more condensed it could have been a higher rated read for me.

I would rate this book 3.5 out of 5 stars.

This was an enjoyable enough thriller but I found the main character infuriating to read from. Cherrie's inner monologue itself was annoying but the way she just constantly flies off into situations with no prior thought or planning started to drive me mad. The story itself was also very predictable.

Loved the cover. I enjoyed reading this but it didnt really have the super thrill factor for me. It sounded like a book I had already read so it was hard to compare. Having said that I still liked it but I didnt love it.

Always been a fan of historical fiction. Loved reading this book. A true journey into World War II fiction indeed. If you are up for a heartbreak, go for it.

I’m giving this book three stars in an effort to be fair. Other readers have given glowing reviews, but I found it too depressing and frustrating. This was one of those books that had me “talking” to the main character in particular because her choices or avoidances (?) were at odds with common sense. And the monstrousness of her background was too much for me, especially where brutality to children is involved. I liked Cherrie and her family initially but things went down from there. HOWEVER, this is definitely a book for readers of horror stories,