Published by Gallery Books Genres: Adult Fiction, Gothic, Mystery, thriller
Format: ARC, eBook
While looking for something else, she comes across an ad for a live in Nanny post in the Scottish Highlands. The salary, the location, all seem too good to be true, but she decides to take a chance and apply for the position. When Rowan Caine begins her job, she had no idea that things would go so horribly wrong or that a child would die, and she would be in prison awaiting trial for murder.
This book is her letter to a potential lawyer. She is writing to him explaining the events which lead up to the child’s death. The strange occurrences at the home, the noises, the malfunctioning smart system, the length of time she was left alone with the children, etc.
There are some twists and turns and of course, I had several theories. What were those noises, is the house haunted, why have so many Nanny’s quickly quit this position in the past, is she losing her mind, etc. What is real and what isn’t. Is she telling the truth? Is she truly innocent? A child is dead, if she didn’t kill her, then how did she die?
I have to say that I did not see many of the twists and turns coming. The second half of the book picks up speed, so if you feel the beginning is slow, hang in there. Things do get interesting. By the time I got to the ending, I was still guessing. One reveal was shocking to me, the other was not. But overall, it didn’t matter. I enjoyed the book. It’s not my favorite book by this Author, but still an enjoyable read that entertained, had me coming up with theories, and left me wanting just a little bit more. I especially wanted more suspense. There is a lot of build up about what the Nanny is experiencing and I wanted there to be more of a shocking conclusion. I felt a little let down. This is a book where I really wanted an epilogue. I also wanted just a little more suspense here. Fans of Ruth Ware will not be disappointed.
This was a Traveling Sisters Group Read.
Thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinion are my own.