What a suspenseful, psychological thriller!

Trespassing by Brandi Reeds was definitely not what I expected going into it! I honestly couldn't turn the pages fast enough as my mind raced with what-ifs only to be proven wrong, time & time again.

"I wish they understood that no one in her right mind would choose to go through what I’m going through."

In Trespassing we meet Veronica, a mom to 3 year old Bella who is struggling to get pregnant again via IVF. When we first meet Veronica & Bella they are at an appt with their family therapist. Bella has developed an "imaginary" friend, Nini, who resides in a strand of her hair and tells her things. Veronica, whose mom suffered from schizophrenia is very concerned about her daughter's mental well being.

At the onset, things were creepy with Bella and Nini. When Veronica's husband, Micah, goes missing it seems as if Bella knew things before they happened. Of course, the police suspect Veronica and given her family's mental health history we are in for a ride as even she begins to question her self and her own sanity. Should she listen to Bella? Might she actually know something? Or are her words the ramblings of a little girl with an overactive imagination?

"A pause. Static. A whisper: “Veronica.” I can’t identify the voice. “Who’s calling?” I say again. “Listen to your daughter.”

The book really kept me guessing as to what was "really" going on. There was a gradual reveal that I honestly did not have all figured out. I figured out bits & pieces but not everything. Though I felt like the ending didn't really tie up all the loose ends - it fit within the story line and made sense.

Veronica being the narrator was definitely what kept me reading. Her history, her anxiety, the lies, the insecurity & feelings of paranoia - they all worked well to keep me turning the pages.