To dare.
 
Before I start, you should be warned that this book should come with trigger warnings. Lots of them. It tackles abusive relationships, rape, child neglect, drug abuse, alcoholism, miscarriage, sexual harassment…you name it, it’s probably got it.
 
It follows the intertwined lives of three women. Simone lives in Primrose Hill with her abusive husband. Veronica, a school teacher who is desperate for a child, has just moved in next door. Her dream home quickly descends into a nightmare with her noise next door neighbours. And then there’s Sarah. Parent to one of Veronica’s students and childhood friend.
 
Once I got past the initial shock of the serious issues that are in this novel, I really got into it. It’s a dark twisty tale that connects all three women together. It’s a real slow burner with everything coming to a head at the end. Interestingly, throughout the novel I didn’t actually find any of the women likeable. However, in the last 25% or so I was surprised to find myself really quite invested in their individual plot lines and wanting a positive outcome for them. This novel is really well written and deals with challenging issues really sensitively. It’s well worth a read.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for this honest review.