This was a solid detective novel that delivers plenty of twists. DI Henley is a strong but vulnerable lead, and I really enjoyed following her as she navigated both the investigation and her own personal struggles. The story kept me hooked, and I found myself fully invested in unraveling the mystery. The pacing, tension, and dark atmosphere all worked together well so I’ll definitely be checking out the rest of the series.

there was so much i loved about this book but i was pretty disappointed in the ending. for SO much build up it felt really anticlimactic. and for almost 500 pages we should get a sound ending i think. i was just wanting more of a twist or just something to make the story more interesting. i also hated DI Henley. i don’t think she was a good person and she repeatedly makes poor decisions but always makes an excuse to why she’s the victim and to why she continuously gets what she wants. however, i loved the writing style and most of the other characters. it kinda felt like reading a criminal minds episode which was super fun!