I loved this creepy, twisty, turny thing that it is.

A perfect Halloween read.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Finally! A book I could really sink my teeth into.

This thriller keeps you on your toes, had characters that you want to like but don’t trust. Gives you enough clues to think you’ve got it sussed and then spins on its heel again.
The idea is original and clever and the writing is great. Not wishy washy nonsense, very straight to the point.
The only real downside of this book is the ‘why’ aspect of the ending which was absent, I’d have loved to have a bit more of an in depth conversation between the two characters at the end.
Other than that, I still loved the book and wish the author much success with it.
First time I have read this author so will definitely check out her previous work now too.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the ARC

All Anna wants is a fresh start—a new job, a new home, and a new beginning. But moving to a rural village where the locals hold on to strange traditions and are wary of outsiders quickly proves that not everything is as it seems.

Three teenage girls have already disappeared during the annual Gathering, right after their sixteenth birthdays. No one seems concerned, and there’s no investigation underway. When a fourth girl, terrified she’ll be next, pleads for Anna’s help, things take a darker turn.

Everyone in the village has secrets, and Anna is determined to uncover them. But as she watches them, someone else might be watching her...

I loved this book! It’s dark, twisty, and filled with suspense. The short chapters often end in cliffhangers, making it nearly impossible to put down. The multiple points of view and timelines were skillfully woven together, adding layers to the mystery. While I managed to guess one of the major twists, the story still managed to surprise me with others I didn’t see coming. Perfect for fans of dark, atmospheric thrillers!

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I'm a student midwife so took me a fee days between shifts to read this book but I was constantly thinking about it when I wasn't reading it. Definitely cannot wait to explore the author more. Fantastic book.

I've loved all of Sharon Bilton's books so far. Unfortunately, this one didn't resonate with me. I found it too drawb out and slow. The writing style is good, as ever. The plot and structure wasn't for me though.

Sharon Bolton does it again! What a fantastic book! The shocks, surprises and twists keep on coming throughout the book. It's difficult to say much more without revealing the plot so I'll just say if you're a thriller fan I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Wow! What a storyline, so cleverly written, compelling and filled with so many twists and turns you don't know which rabbit hole to go down. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

My thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group for giving me the opportunity to read an advanced digital copy in return for an honest review.

Now this is a novel so hard to review because it has so many twists throughout the book and hinting at any would ruin the book.
Anna has made a new start as a baker in a small rural community, a place where 3 sixteen year old girls have vanished during an annual event called the Gathering. When a fourth girls asks Anna for help as she is afraid for her life, Anna, along with her two neighbours, start to investigate the activity at the Gathering, uncovering all sorts of goings on.
No one seems to be who they say they are and everyone has a horrific backstory. When the first twist appears in the book you think huh, I didn’t see that coming but the second twist will see you thinking back over what you’ve read. To be honest I am tempted to read the book again to see how it would read now I know what’s what!
Good read if not implausible in places but that doesn’t detract it from being a page-turner.

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I really enjoyed this! It was very twisty, and dark in tone. The chapters were short and most of them ended in cliffhangers so it was a really hard book to put down. I enjoyed the multiple points of view and timelines, and it was interesting to see how they merged. There were quite a few twists, I guessed one big one but another couple definitely took me by surprise.

My only negative was that it was a little bit far-fetched in the end, I think maybe there was one twist too many and a bit much going on, but overall I did really enjoy the book.

Sharon Bolton is incapable of writing anything bad, so although this wasn’t my favourite of hers it was still a heart-poundingly tense and thrilling read. I think it just felt like there was too much plot going on, which made it tricky to fully invest in either the current day story or the one told in flashbacks. A solid 3 stars but not a patch on last year’s book, The Fake Wife.

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

I've been a fan of Sharon Bolton's books since Sacrifice and this one didn't disappoint with its fear, atmosphere and twists. The insight into the narrators minds and the tense unfolding of events in an idyllic village kept me gripped. I counted stop reading but who needs sleep?
The small details using all senses made this an immersive experience from the baked goods in Anna's bakery to the isolated lakeside and woods where danger lurks. A perfect thriller for the dark evenings.

I think this might just be her best book yet!
I was totally captivated by this story from the very beginning, not knowing who the main narrator was until around 70% of the way through the book was different and I loved it! I kept thinking I had figured things out and then in the usual Bolton style, she threw in plot twist after plot twist! It was dark, fast paced and creepy! I really enjoyed it!! Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publishers for my ARC!

Woah! This is an excellent read with lots happening. The twists when they come are completely unexpected. I’ll read this again to see if I missed any clues.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.