This was a book about every mother’s nightmare, and it definitely hooked me. I didn’t want to put it down until I found out what really happened.
The book opens with new mother Shelby Tebow going missing after going on a late run through her suburban neighborhood. Soon after, though, her case is overshadowed by the disappearance of Meredith Dickey and her 6-year-old daughter, Delilah. Eleven years later, Delilah returns, but secrets start to be exposed and no one is ready for what they learn.
This was a fast-paced thriller where you didn’t know what really happened in the past and which of the narrators and characters you could trust. I liked reading from the perspective of different narrators — especially Meredith’s chapters — as I thought that it not only really moved the story along but also added more depth to the story.
The ending itself — without giving anything away — did feel rushed and extremely unrealistic (in more than one way) — but at least it continued the suspense all the way through.
Even so, I’ll still be keeping my eyes open for more books from this author.
Disclaimer: Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin – Park Row for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. It has not influenced my opinion.