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The Resting Place by Camilla Sten
3.0
dark mysterious tense medium-paced

 Born with face blindness, Eleanor witnesses her grandmother's murder but can't identify the killer. Terrified the murderer will come for her, Eleanor begins to have severe anxiety and nightmares. When she unexpectedly inherits her grandmother's vast estate in the Swedish woods, Eleanor also inherits the dark secrets that come with it.

Camilla Sten's Swedish thriller has the perfect spooky setting at an abandoned estate in the woods. Eleanor's face blindness and the tensions between the characters give the whole novel a suspenseful vibe. Yet, the lackluster character development left me wanting more depth. That said, you will appreciate Sten's twist, as the backstory of Eleanor's grandmother collides with the present-day events.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.