Published by Thomas & Mercer Genres: Family, Mystery, suspense
Format: ARC, eBook
If it appears to be too good to be true – it’s not.
Freya Miller is scrambling at the beginning of the book. Her husband, who left her for another woman, passed away. Freya has sold her home and paid off their combined debt. Now she must find a place for her and her five-year-old daughter, Skye to live. As luck would have it, she is approached by a man, Dr. Marsden in a coffee shop who just happens to have a small apartment for rent. Even better, rent is based on the individual’s ability to pay.
Soon Freya and Skye have moved into Adder house and are welcomed by the other residents. But soon, things begin to feel strange. Freya begins to feel as if someone has been in her home, things have been moved, and her landlords make her uneasy.
Although I enjoyed the book, the ending was less than satisfying for me. Plus, this book had me wanting to know more about how Freya’s husband died, etc. There were some things that were not resolved- for me that was one of them.
Freya and her daughter Skye are both likable characters and I felt for their plight. There is a rising amount of tension in the book as things begin to become creepier and more sinister. For me, this was a fast, absorbing read until I got to the end. Then I felt a letdown. Something was just missing in this for me.
Thank you to Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.