The Lucky Ones

They were supposed to die.

That line grabbed me right there. Ominous, foreboding, and compelling.

Five years ago, there was a massacre. People were murdered in their beds. Only five survived – all children who are now linked, dubbed the “Fallen Oaks Five. I don’t know about you but that is not something I would like to have in common with someone.

Now grown, they have all tried to get on with their lives, leaving behind that horrible night and the pain that was left in its wake. Then the Fallen Oaks Five begin receiving letters letting them know that it’s not over yet! So, they return to the scene of the crime, and are reunited with the demons of their past.

This is a twisty tale, but it never fully wowed me. The pacing was nice, and it kept everything moving but when the reveal occurred, it felt more like a whimper than a bang. But I did enjoy it and I enjoyed the narrator as well. But for some reason, even though I knew they were young adults, at times it felt as if they were all much older. I don’t know if it was the narrator’s voice or the author trying to show how tragedy matured them, but I had to remind myself that they were much younger.

This book begins on the strong side which grabbed my attention. There are quite a few twists, a few secrets, and quite a few characters. I appreciated that that author created very distinct characters and it was easy to keep track of them and nothing was ever confusing.

Overall, an enjoyable book even though it did quite pack the punch I was looking for.

Thank you to OrangeSky Audio 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.