Overall Take:
I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an emotionally charged and compelling story. It left me feeling inspired and hopeful, and I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next.
Star Rating:
5 Stars
Genre:
Thriller, Suspense
Synopsis
Nicole “Nic” Monroe is stuck in a rut, living alone in a small apartment in Mishawaka, Indiana, struggling with a dead-end job and a recent DWI. Her life has been overshadowed by the mysterious disappearance of her older sister, Kasey, seven years ago, with the case going cold alongside another similar disappearance. When Jules’s sister, Jenna Connor, walks into Nic’s life and offers her a glimmer of hope, Nic embarks on a gripping journey to find their missing halves. Together, the two sisters will do anything to uncover the truth, even if it means destroying everything they’ve ever known.
Thoughts:
I just finished reading this book, and I was deeply moved by Nicole “Nic” Monroe’s story. From the very beginning, I felt her pain and frustration as she navigated her life in a rut. Living alone in a small apartment, dealing with a DWI, and working a dead-end job made me feel a profound sense of sympathy for her. I could truly relate to her desire to break free from the weight of her sister Kasey’s disappearance, which had cast a shadow over her life for the past seven years.
The sense of loss and hopelessness that Nic experienced was palpable. I could feel her struggle to move on, even as she was haunted by the unsolved mystery of Kasey’s disappearance. The way the book portrayed her emotions made me reflect on my own experiences with loss and the longing for closure.
When Jenna Connor entered Nic’s life and offered her a glimmer of hope, I felt a surge of optimism. The bond between the two sisters, united by their shared grief and determination to find their missing halves, was incredibly powerful. I was captivated by their journey, feeling the tension and suspense as they faced the unknown together.
As Nic confronted her fears and uncertainties, I found myself rooting for her every step of the way. The emotional rollercoaster of their quest to uncover the truth kept me on the edge of my seat. The book beautifully captured the complexities of hope, fear, and resilience, making it a truly gripping read.
Overall, this book touched my heart and made me reflect on the strength of the human spirit.
Publication Date:
May 20, 2025
Author:
Ashley Flowers
Page Length:
276 pages
Thank you too:
Thank you to @ashleyflowers @randomhouse – Ballantine and @netgalley for this e-arc. All thoughts are my own.
Link to buy
Affiliate link
