I received this book from Netgalley to read prior to release for free. And I am so glad I chose it! What an absorbing book!
Review:
Stars: 5
I'm easily distracted and find it hard to read a book in one sitting. Not so with this book. I could not put it down. I had to know what had happened to Cooper. I had to know what happened all those years ago.
Hadley is the main character, seen mainly as a young 10 year old girl growing up in the south in the 80's. She lives with her father, grandmother, and mother, the latter of which is troubled though we don't find out why until later in the book. She has her small circle of friends but one day, that is all broken apart as one vanishes and Hadley's reclusive uncle Eli is the prime suspect.
The book also goes back into the past, to Eli and Walker's (Hadley's father) childhood, to her grandmother's, Ava's life with her husband. Its a harrowing tale and its really no surprise to see how it effects both of the boys in different ways.
The author also takes us to the year 2012, bringing her young characters to adulthood. How has the past shaped them? WIll learning the truth help? How many lives will be changed and shattered?
Maxwell weaves a wonderful tale and I highly recommend it to everyone. Be sure you don't make plans!
Recommend to: Anyone who enjoys reading a book in one sitting, people who like psychological thrillers
This book will be released an April 11th and can be purchased here. Enjoy!!
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