TW: physical, emotional, psychological, financial, & sexual abuse, gaslighting.

The story of The Crowley Girls is one that residents of Inisrun won't likely forget in this generation, or even the next. When Nessa, the elder Crowley girl is discovered dead at the islands artists retreat following Keelin Kinsella's birthday, all fingers point to Keelin's husband Henry, a sasanach, not from the island. The case is soon dropped, though the island is not an easy place to live for the Kinsella's after that, and Keelin is sequestered away in Hawthorn House.

10 years later, two documentary makers coke to stay on the island, determined to get The Crowley Girl's story out there, and maybe even find some scrap of evidence to finally solve it. The story bounces from interviews, the present time, and the months leading up to Nessa's death in a very clever way. It was uncomfortable at times, with Keelin's past, and very much present abuse evident. The ending was not quite what I'd hoped for, however, I must say that it was a very good representation of what would more than likely be the outcome.

Huge thanks to @tandemcollectiveuk for having me on the readalong, @riverrun_books for providing me with a gifted copy of the book, and to author @oneilllou for a thought-provoking read.