Published by Lake Union Publishing Genres: Fiction, Mystery, thriller, Women's Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
Family Secrets, tough decisions, relationships and lies!
Olivia Carson has not seen her younger sister, Lily, since Lily ran away at the age of sixteen. Lily was pregnant and refused to abort or put her unborn child up for adoption. Lily writes once a year and sends pictures of her son but has no further contact with Olivia. Olivia is shocked when Josh, her thirteen-year-old nephew, shows up at her home with a notarized document saying if she goes missing….
Josh suffered a fall in the past left him struggling to communicate verbally. It is difficult for him to tell Olivia what happened or where his mother might be. Both Olivia and Josh are frustrated, both want answers, and both want to find Lily. Soon Olivia realizes that Josh’s artwork may hold the answer. Will his artwork provide enough information to help her track down her sister?
This is an enjoyable first book in the “No More” series. This series is off to a great start as this book is full of family secrets and dysfunction which will keep readers on their toes. Lonsdale has crafted a book full of secrets, likeable and unlikeable characters and deception. I found it to be beautifully written, entertaining and enjoyable. Although I was not as blown away as other reviewers by this book, my three-star rating means I enjoyed the book.
Overall, a compelling read and promising start to a new series. Fans of Lonsdale will not be disappointed. Plus, there is a little “something” at the end of the book which left me intrigued and curious about the direction in which the next book will go!
Secrets and lies family style!
Thank you to Lake Union Publishing 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.