thesapphiccelticbookworm's Reviews (2.04k)

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Laura is engaged to Jack and become a mother figure to his young daughter, Charlie. Charlie's mother. Jack's soon-to-be ex-wife, Bronwyn is coming to stay upsetting the family  dynamic that was formed in her long absence. Laura doesn't trust Bronwyn and will do anything to protect Charlie.

This book is full of twists and you never know who you can really trust, even Laura herself. This is another solid thriller by Barelli.

Thanks to Netgalley and Head of Zeus for a copy of this book.

Maine 1997: Small town, Fort Meadow Beach is celebrating the 4th of July when 6 year old Daisy Wright disappears. 

Maine 2021: After being fired Peyton Winchester returns to her hometown of Fort Meadow Beach. Being back in Fort Meadow Beach makes Peyton eager to know what happened to Daisy, who was the same age as her.

Tennesse 1960s: Eualla Tompkins' life is changed forever when her mother leaves the family. She's left to raise herself and her younger sister, Minnie as her father and brother aren't much use.

The mystery of Daisy's disappearance is not a major part of this book. It's mainly focused on the life of Peyton and Eualla and how the ultimately entwine. This is an incredible, dual timeline family saga. It kept me gripped the whole time as I was eager to find out how the timelines came together. Eualla's story really pulled at my heart.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. My main critique is that the ending felt too rushed.