3.5 stars

WOW ruth ware is fantastic at setting an atmosphere. this was suspenseful thriller that kept me on my toes, it felt like being gaslit for the whole book and i had a good time with it. lo's voice is so strong and distinct, she's such a well developed and flawed character and it was such a delight to be in her head. i thought the depiction of the anxiety served to heighten the paranoia so much, it made the story seem that much more claustrophobic. i didn't expect the twist/explanation either, definitely deserving of the agatha christie comparison