Raise your hand if you're weirdly into unrealistic thrillers provided that they're internally consistent and keep you guessing because...same.

I'm so glad I read this trilogy. It started with a good book, followed by more of the same with higher stakes, followed by this beast intent on shaking things up.

The way things are shaken up can be polarizing. The general story arc doesn't follow "mystery is established, clues are collected, vital clue is revealed, mystery is exposed" which can be destabilizing. Personally, I found it a lot of fun. It hooked me and pulled me in the same way that The Girl Who Played With Fire did, so that's saying a lot.

While still being a teen thriller that leaves us frustrated with some of the teen's unrealistic choices ("Pip, you have loving parents!! Tell them about what's happening!!"), I just really enjoyed it. I wanted a fun entertaining book, and it delivered.

Recommended if you enjoyed the first books, are ready for a different flavor of story, and don't mind some Gruesome Violence in your thrillers.

More thoughts here: https://youtu.be/7rhiwvWp9YY