Really enjoyed this one!
For almost 500 pages in length, it read very quickly and my attention was piqued the whole way. I am surprised I flew threw this book in just a couple of days.
It's a completely gripping story of two sisters in Philadelphia, who are living very different lives. How they each got to where they are, and the things that happen to them, is what kept me turning the pages.
There are lots of heavy themes and subject matter contained in this book (addiction, motherhood, privilege, abuse, power, recovery, and family). It also centres on the police force, both internally and externally.
I wasn't entirely wow'd by this book which is why I've rated in 4/5 stars, but I would definitely read more by the author. I think it's an extremely timely book considering the opiod crisis in many North American cities and it brings those issues to the forefront.
Also, I really loved Mrs. Mahon throughout this novel - she’s probably my favourite character!