This novel is so dynamic. The mystery instantly gripped my me and held my attention the entire time. As more of the story unraveled, it also incorporated heartbreaking family dynamics as the female main character learned more about her past and grieved. This was the first book I’ve read from CherAnn Wright, and I look forward to more.

3.5 stars, rounded up. Really good for a debut. Kept me engaged throughout. I'm not big on books with supernatural elements but this one did work for me.

I was mesmerized by the settings - the woods, lake, abandoned house. Wright painted a perfect picture for a psychological thriller setting.
The timeline unfolding with glimpses into the past and returning to the present was done very well. Plot details were revealed in a quick enough pace to keep the reader engaged throughout. Kevan's character was likeable. I enjoyed learning her backstory and seeing how she was remembering it all like it was the first time. Overall amazing debut book!

Where Secrets Stay by CherAnn Wright is a suspenseful story that was engaging from the very start.
This story grabbed my attention from the start but I absolutely could not put it down.
The plot unfolds with suspense, and the characters’ emotions are palpable. As the mystery deepens, you’ll be drawn into a web of secrets and uncertainty.

Thank You NetGalley and Sleuthing Sloth Press for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

"Where Secrets Stay" by CherAnn Wright is an enthralling novel that grips you from the very first page. From the outset, Wright’s masterful storytelling and rich, vivid descriptions pull you into a world brimming with mystery and emotion.

The story centers around Kevan, a woman who has survived a traumatic childhood thanks to the loving care of her grandmother, Gammie. After Gammie's death, Kevan is forced to revisit her painful past, confronting long-buried secrets and unresolved emotions. This journey is both harrowing and compelling, making it difficult to read at times, yet impossible to put down.

Nathan, another central character, has also endured a difficult past, never coming to terms with a childhood loss. His pain and Kevan’s intersect in unexpected ways, drawing them together through their shared experiences. With the help of Gammie’s best friend, Dotty, Kevan and Nathan manage to uncover long-searched-for answers about their pasts, offering a path toward healing and understanding.

Wright’s writing is nothing short of exquisite. Her prose flows effortlessly, with each sentence crafted to draw you deeper into the plot. The characters are well-developed, and their journeys are portrayed with a realism that makes them feel incredibly authentic.

"Where Secrets Stay" is a testament to CherAnn Wright's skill as an author. It’s a beautifully written book that keeps you hooked until the very last page, making it a must-read for anyone who appreciates a powerful and gripping story of resilience and discovery.

Oh my, what a tangled web we weave. This book is haunting, compelling and so very intriguing.

When Kevan inherits her grandmother’s home, her childhood traumas finally come to light through secrets that her grandmother left behind. She can finally come to terms with her traumatic childhood and learn how family secrets can shape your life.

The characters are superbly written. I love when even the setting feels like a character because it is described so perfectly. The pacing is spot on, the multiple POV’s are richly crafted, and you’ll be taken on an emotional journey with this one. I highly recommend.

Thank you, NetGalley and Sleuthing Sloth Press for the advanced copy.

This book was very good, Hope there will be more books like this one. I couldn't put the book down. It was very gripping and anxiety induced.

Absolutely amazing and heartbreaking story about generations of women who stuck together in the face of adversity. Kevan is a grown woman living her life trying to forget her abusive childhood. Her grandmother Francis, also a survivor of trauma, is Kevan's protector, mentor, and the only adult she ever trusted. Kevan's father was an abusive alcoholic who did unspeakable things to his family. Graphic details are written within the story about the extremes he went to control his family. Kevan's mother was an abused, submissive, religious woman who refused to leave Kevan's father. Luckily for Kevan, she comes from a long line of women going back as far as her Great Grandmother who did what it took to survive. In addition, there is a supernatural element to the story that is woven within. I want to read this story many times over, it was that good!

I read a lot and this was such a phenomenal story. I literally couldn’t stop and finished it in one sitting. It’s tragic and heart wrenching and yet you must read on. It’s also loving and touching too. It’s a story of struggle and hurt but also seeing that good can still come from broken pieces if you put them back together. Brilliantly written! I will be looking into what else this author has written!

This book had me hooked just a chapter in. Although I was able to figure out some of what was happening early on, it still was an amazing read and there were still surprises! This book was told over multiple generations and was written very well to understand who is who.

Kevan had a rough childhood, but luckily had her Gammie and her friend Beth to support her through the tough parts of life. Once her Gammie passes away, the family secrets start to be revealed. Kevan's Gammie always told her she was special, but she never could figure out why, until the end.

Where Secrets Stay
by CherAnn Wright
Pub Date: Dec 01 2023

What a fantastic read! Where Secrets Stay is a good mystery with many plot twists. I thought I had the story figured out but when it came to the ending I was totally wrong! I highly recommend this book!

Synopsis: On an abandoned estate lies a sinister secret that artist Kevan Renee must never uncover. She's spent her life burying her traumatic past, vowing that she'll never look back.

Many thanks to #NetGalley and #WhereSecretsStay for providing me with an E-ARC of this book.

Wow! This book really blew me away. I love thrillers and this one delivered on every aspect. From the first pages I was absolutely pulled in. The author rights in multiple POVS which I love in a book and I think was absolutely necessary for this one. The characters are so well written. I just wanted to know more and more about the characters and their stories I couldn’t put the book down! The book focuses a lot on past traumas so please make sure you check the trigger warnings. There’s a lot going on in this book and the author wraps up each story line very well. I couldn’t guess a single thing and there were plot twists all throughout the book. All in all this was a fabulously written thriller and if you are looking for a book you can’t put down, here it is.

If I was able to give more stars on this review, I would do it in a heartbeat! This book was beautifully written. The characters each had their own tragic story that all comes together in the end and it is not at all what you are expecting! I highly recommend this book!!!

I loved this book!! It did take me a few chapters to get the characters straight in my head but other than that this was thriller I couldn’t put down. I felt so many emotions in this one and loved the twist and turns!! Thank you for the chance to read this one and I will be recommending it to all my thriller reading friends!!

A thriller where I guarantee the ending will most likely be a surprise. Not only did I not expect the end, but I also didn’t guess most of the twists. It really surprised me!

Kevan lived through a difficult childhood, one that she worked to escape. After her grandma, “Grammie”, passed away, she returned home and slowly started remembering parts of her childhood she had forgotten. There she met Nathan. His sister disappeared decades earlier, and he continued wondering about what happened. What happened to his sister? What was Kevan running from?

This was a good thriller/mystery. Though it started slower for me, it picked up quickly. It was also difficult to follow towards the beginning, but this improved quickly and I had trouble putting it down.

There were various POVs, which really added to the story. I thought that they all flowed together seamlessly, and loved that they gave a full understanding of events.

I do want to give a heads up that there were some adult themes (trauma; abuse, etc.) in the book that I wasn’t expecting. They added to the story, but some did throw me for a loop.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from the publisher and author through NetGalley. However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.

What an amazing debut for CherAnn Wright!

Huge thanks to her, netgalley, and sleuthing sloth press for this ARC. This review is my own honest opinion.

Kevan Renee Mays has blocked out pieces of her past that are slowly coming to light. The death of her grandmother, Gammie, has her digging up long forgotten history. Only her memories can reveal the truth and provide closure for Kevan.

I was mesmerized by the settings - the woods, lake, abandoned house. Wright painted a perfect picture for a psychological thriller setting.
The timeline unfolding with glimpses into the past and returning to the present was done very well. Plot details were revealed in a quick enough pace to keep the reader engaged throughout.
Kevan's character was likeable. I enjoyed learning her backstory and seeing how she was remembering it all like it was the first time.

Overall amazing debut book! Would love to see what else this author has up her sleeve!

This story kept me guessing all the way to the end. Once I thought I had figured it out, I was wrong. Several components of the story tugged at my heart and made me feel many different emotions. I love when I can get lost in a book and I got lost in this one! The story and twists were so clever. I started this book yesterday and finished today. If you want a book that you can’t put down, this is one of them!