Well this description grabbed me from the start. I always look out for books that involve someone returning to a family home who has been gone for many years and I love a disappearance theme too, so naturally this ticked my boxes very well. I was excited to read this. Once I started I quickly realised this was set near to where I lived as a teenager - there was no putting this down!

The story itself fills you with questions and an unsettled feeling at times. The ways in which her feelings, fears, insecurities and past are all woven into the very fabric of the house is written so well. I was right there with her.

I questioned several of the people around her but didn't foresee the big twist. Our fears can make us very vulnerable and our minds can do a very good job of shielding us, but this leaves us making guesses, feeling responsible and that cascades down the years of our lives.

The ending was so positive. I yearned for her to have that moment and it gave this book a very satisfying ending. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my copy of this book. I don't give five stars unless I truly love a book, this one deserves it.

This book had me interested from the prologue. The characters were realistic, flawed, and believable. It was a steadily paced and not too predictable. You knew there was a twist coming but it could've gone any number of directions. Overall an entertaining read with a satisfying ending.

This psychological thriller grips you from the start, weaving a chilling tale of family secrets and long-buried mysteries. The evocative descriptions transport you back to the protagonist's childhood home, where every corner holds memories tinged with darkness. As the protagonist delves deeper into the past, the tension escalates, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the shocking conclusion. With praise from acclaimed authors and rave reviews from readers, Sophia Spiers proves herself as a master of the genre. Prepare to be mesmerized and terrified in equal measure by this gripping tale.