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Published by Thomas and Mercer on May 15, 2020
Format: Audiobook, eARC
Source: Net Galley, Scribd
Pages: 381
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Also by this author: The Passengers, The One
Nina can never forgive Maggie for what she did. And she can never let her leave.
They say every house has its secrets, and the house that Maggie and Nina have shared for so long is no different. Except that these secrets are not buried in the past.
Every other night, Maggie and Nina have dinner together. When they are finished, Nina helps Maggie back to her room in the attic, and into the heavy chain that keeps her there. Because Maggie has done things to Nina that can’t ever be forgiven, and now she is paying the price.
But there are many things about the past that Nina doesn’t know, and Maggie is going to keep it that way—even if it kills her.
Because in this house, the truth is more dangerous than lies.
Jeez Louise and a lot of blasphemous words! I mean my head is scrambled and what a complete mind f**k. It’s the ending for me! Just.blew.me.away! I am so gutted and shocked and so much more! I DID NOT SEE IT COMING! Just gutted.
This was such a dark tale and such a sad tale. I have seen a few reviews complain of the use of mental illness being ‘demonised’ – I personally didn’t think it was used in such a way. I know what the character is suffering can be deemed as being demonised, but I think it highlighted what could happen if left unchecked and not dealt with properly. Plus this is a work of fiction and a pure escapism!
Aside from that, this was dark and terrifying and oh the secrets!!!!
John has blown this one out of the park! I am still sitting here trying to unpick it and find words to describe how much I loved this book – although loved probably isn’t the right word – but it’s my favourite by the author!
I was left with my jaw hanging and screaming at the audiobook at the end because seriously it couldn’t be the end! That’s not how I wanted it to be – it was dark, depraved and brutal. One to make your heart break with no way of mending it. I think that is why I love it even more – it wasn’t a Hollywood ending.
Maggie and Nina are two despicable people. Both believe what they are doing is the right thing – Maggie probably has more good in her and she tries. Nina, nothing, nothing is redeeming about her – and you can see this as we delve further into the book. The narrator really added menace to her narration with Nina and I was hating and loving the story unfurling in front of me.
Gah!!! I was so hooked and addicted to this book – I had to race to the end, I needed the truth but all I was getting were more secrets! He kept me on edge the entire way through! I need to talk to someone about this book – so if you have read it – please reach out – I need to unscramble my mind and settle down!!!!!
Until the next time xxx
About John Marrs
John Marrs is the author of #1 Best Sellers The One, The Good Samaritan, When You Disappeared, Welcome to Wherever You Are and Her Last Move. The One has been translated into 20 different languages and is to be turned into a a ten-part Netflix series in 2019.
After working as a journalist for 25-years interviewing celebrities from the world of television, film and music for national newspapers and magazines, he is now a full-time writer. His sixth book, The Passengers, is set for release in April 2019.
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