4/5 stars

Upon starting this book, I found it incredibly hard to read. There was a lot of substance, and I wasn't sure I was going to like it. Then, after the first 100 pages, something switched, and I binge read it in a day.

There was something about the chapters ending with jaw-dropping cliff hangers that had me hooked...as a cliff hanger should, obviously. But I believe this had to do with Hannah Morrissey's writing style being elaborate and intense. Her characters have depth, and I could physically feel the weight of the Winthrop's losing their only child as they searched for answers revolving the other murders. On top of that, the shifting POVs really made this story come alive. I felt that I was right there with them, living out the horrifying experience myself.

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It kept me on my toes.