Basically every single character featured in this book was a case study in living a life consumed by their hurts and wounds and were drowning in anger, bitterness, loneliness or vindictiveness. Even when they had an opportunity to choose love, friendship, and vulnerability, they chose to lash out of their hurt instead. It was completely depressing and sad. If you wanted to see how people operate in anger, self-preservation, and lack of love, this is it. While there was a very minute amount of positive resolution at the end of this, it was overall a little disturbing how dark the entire thing was.

Aside from the content, the writing itself was good, as well as the character development. It was interesting, and I didn’t get bored, it was just so hopeless and depressing. Also, it was by no means a thriller, or even a mystery as it’s been categorized. I’m not sure why it was pushed in that vein since it was more about the characters than the one point of the child’s death.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.