I received this book from Netgalley as an ARC. I wasn’t overly impressed with this book. I mean, it was ok, but as a mystery novel, I would have expected it to have been fast-paced and suspense building. I was a little disappointed with the book as it did not live up to other mystery novels I have read.

Whilst the story was ok, but not incredible, and there was a plot that all got wrapped up within the final chapters, I was not gripped by the story. I felt like I was plodding through story. I personally feel like the title and the blurb gripped me more than the rest of the story did.

The mystery was more predictable than I thought it would be and, as a result, there were no twists or surprises throughout. You could tell what was happening, even if the characters didn’t.

Whilst I don’t think it is a bad book, I don’t think it’s the book for me. I’m quite a picky reader and unfortunately have super high expectations when it comes to mystery novels. I personally would have like to have seen more suspense and for the mystery atmosphere to have been present throughout. It would be a useful book to introduce someone to the genre as it is a good segue.