3.5 ⭐ rounded up

This is a very impressive debut. I really enjoyed reading this book; I did not want to put it down. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes paranormal thrillers!

There are a few flaws in this book: the beginning was slightly slow, then suddenly had a lot happening. At first, I thought it was too much, but I really liked seeing how everything came together and how much of an impact it had throughout the book. I think the pacing was slightly off; it could have been a little more cohesive if the beginning wasn’t a bit slow and the characters were introduced slightly better. Also, I did not like that the author kept saying, “the girl” or “the women” instead of using the characters actual names; it seems very impersonal. I would prefer she or their name. Ultimately, I think the positives of this book strongly outweigh the flaws.

The characters are interesting; they are flawed, and the author does not pretend they are not. I love reading about character growth in a book, and this book absolutely had a lot of character development. The main character had sub-optimal behaviors, but I liked that she wasn’t shamed for them. Instead, the author wrote her to accept her faults and come to productive conclusions.

I found the plot quite intriguing. The pacing at the start made me question if I was going to enjoy it, but when I read a bit more, I was fascinated and couldn’t stop reading. I was at the edge of my seat a few times, desperately needing to know what happens next. The romance in this book is apparent but not the main priority—the plot is more in view than the romance factor.


Thank you so much to Will Hoffman and NetGalley for providing a free eARC in exchange for an honest review!

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I enjoyed this book but I felt like it road the line. This isn't my favorite or the worst. It was just okay.

First of all, I would like to thank the author for letting me have a first view on this book. I must be honest, I started reading it but I didn’t get attached to the main characters and that’s a very important thing to me. So I decided to stop reading midway. Nonetheless, the plot is very interesting and I will probably give it a new chance again very soon. Thank you again!