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You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard
4.0
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

You Can Trust Me is an unputdownable thriller. Summer and Leo are lost girls who have found each other. Summer is the protective big sister Leo never had. When Leo vanishes without a word, it makes no sense why she wouldn’t tell Summer where she was going. Summer is determined to not let Leo go missing and retraces all of her last known steps. She follows Leo’s trail to a dangerous island where she will need to use all her skills to get herself and Leo out alive…

This thriller was a delightful treat, fast-paced and filled with action. I loved the premise of the mysterious island and how Summer cleverly traced Leo. Even though the mystery happens over a few days, I felt very connected to Summer and Leo. They are an excellent duo and I was on the edge of my seat as the true nature of the island and their companions was revealed. The climax was a little predictable, but I still enjoyed each twisty reveal. You Can Trust Me is a fantastic thriller with electric pacing that is the perfect beach (or island!) read. I would recommend it to anyone! 

Thank you to Wendy Heard, Bantam, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.