Most people know Karin Slaughter for her Grant County and Will Trent series but I have to say I absolutely adore her stand alone books. I never know what I’m getting or how the hell it’s going to end. As usual with her, this book starts with a bang. The first chapter is chilling and definitely threw a surprise in straight off the bat. Once the book got going though I wasn’t sure how I felt about it. After such an explosive start it slows right down again and it took me a few chapters to get back into a rhythm. I was also a bit confused about Leigh’s career choice considering her past. I was soon sucked in though and this dark story is full of twists and turn and is so tense. I had no idea how or even if they were going to get themselves out of this situation. The more I read the more I fell in love with poor damaged Callie and I adored her relationship with vet Dr Jerry. The characters are written so well and most of them aren’t particularly likable and make so many questionable decisions but they worked so well together. I have to admit the ending definitely made me cry.  If you enjoyed The Good Daughter I thought this had similar vibes. Just be warned that this book has a TW for paedophilia, rape, abuse, drugs, mentions of covid and it is a tough read at times. I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review