Captivating, suspenseful, and fast paced.  I didn’t want to put this book down!  This is a story about love, trust, and family perfectly intertwined into a mystery.  

People are deeply complex.  And while you may know someone at their very core…the absolute essence of what makes them who they are, it’s also very possible you don’t have a clue what created that core.  One day Hannah and Owen have a beautiful life together that they both love.  The very next day, he’s gone.  And all he tells her is to protect his daughter, Bailey.  

This was exactly the right book for me at exactly the right time because I loved everything about it--- the love, the mystery, the danger, the bratty teenager, and even the longing I felt as the book ended (so much longing).   The writing kept me captivated as I chased down the truth and became deeply connected to Hannah and Bailey.  The flashbacks gave perspective and depth to all of the relationships and helped to paint a picture of Owen.  The holes in the storyline (ie: a 3-4 year old’s memory being the bedrock for the entire unraveling of the truth) didn’t bother me.  I was so invested in the characters and story itself that I overlooked any improbabilities.  Maybe the most beautiful part of the story was Hannah’s determination to love and sacrifice for her stepdaughter even though Bailey is a quintessentially difficult teenage girl.  

Dave reminds us that people are multi-layered.  And often there is more grey area than the hardline black and white (good and bad) we tend to prefer.  

Thank you Laura Dave, Simon & Schuster, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of this book.