I am a huge fan of Helen Fields so was excited to dive into this stand alone and it didn’t let me down. Helen sets the scene beautifully and you really feel like you are on the Island with Sadie. It’s atmospheric, kinda creepy, and I really like the mix of murder and superstition. I wasn’t a massive fan of the chapters where the Island is talking to the reader but the writing from Sadie’s POV kept me hooked. There were a few eye roll moments of Sadie putting herself in danger but it helps keep the suspense up. I also really enjoyed the mix of likable and unpleasant characters. I had zero idea who the bad guy was and was just patting myself on the back for working out the obvious twist. The ending was a massive shock and I still think about it now. It was so well written even if I was a little bit outraged. It’s one of those books that when you finish it you have to take a minute to process what the hell just happened.

Just be warned the murder descriptions are graphic if that’s something you want to avoid.

I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review