This book was refreshing compared to book #4 in my opinion. This book takes on a different tone with Gwen focusing on keeping her family safe but with far more caution than in the previous books. They've finally settled into a life that they're content with and are prepared to fight for it. I loved the suspense of deducing the killer's identity, and I was able to guess it!

We follow the plot in Rachel's patented multi-perspective manner, but we finally get to be in Kezia's head! The consistent switching of perspective furthered the suspense without being too scattered. I will say that it was nice not having the kids' perspectives in this one, just because some of their choices didn't seem realistic

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley and I have to say... If this is the last book of the series, I will be totally satisfied. That being said, I don't think we're quite done with Gwen yet. It seems like the books pair up nicely, so a 6th book may be the finale for the Proctor clan. Wishing all the best to Rachel as she battles cancer. <3