Where it takes place: The isolated community of Mirror Lake nestled in the mountains of North Carolina.
The main players: Hazel Sharp and her two brothers, Gage and Caden Holt.
The mystery: The truth of what really happened when Hazel's mother ran off and left them all those years ago.
My thoughts: Finally! A thriller that doesn't disappoint. (It's the third one I've read so far this summer and the only one I actually liked.) It's full of family secrets, quiet threats, mounting suspicions, and taut suspense. I enjoyed how Hazel unravels the truth of things bit by bit. It's so good; and it reads fast. This is the kind of thriller I was hoping for this summer. And it definitely makes me think I need to check out some of Miranda's other books.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Happy Reading!
This sounds right up my alley and I've been to the mountains in North Carolina, so that would make it extra interesting.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit North Carolina and explore both the mountains and the beaches there! Hopefully I'll get there someday. :D
DeleteYou read the best books. Regine
ReplyDeleteHi, Regine! I got lucky with this one. :D
DeleteI've enjoyed a couple of Miranda's mysteries and so I'm happy to hear this was a good one. I hope to get to it at some point. :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this one. It was a fun summer read. :D
DeleteIt sounds fabulous! Great review!
ReplyDeleteIt was fast-paced and entertaining.
DeleteI haven't read this writer but, on the basis of your review, I think perhaps I should make her acquaintance.
ReplyDeleteI really liked her writing. And the mystery in this book was well plotted. I'd like to try some of her other books.
DeleteYay for finally finding a successful thriller!
ReplyDeleteIt took long enough! I was beginning to lose hope. ;D
DeleteI’ve read just one book by her. It was good. This one archived sadly.
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad. Which book by her did you read?
DeleteI like the sound of the setting. Glad it worked well for you. Will keep it in mind.
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely better than the other two thrillers I read this month!
DeleteI gave this one five stars as I found it very good too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very fun read! :D
DeleteI love the way it begins and I am already intrigued. And I know what you mean about thrillers. Too many twists rather than a straightforward plot with well drawn characters. I will check this one out.
ReplyDeleteI hate when the author adds in one twist too many. Or when you end up hating all the characters.
DeleteThat's a pretty good first sentence. I have been in the Blue Ridge mountains in NC -- an enticing setting for a thriller.
ReplyDeleteI'd really love to see the Blue Ridge Mountains someday.
DeleteWhat a great opener! It pulls me in and makes me want to know more. Glad you enjoyed it! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked this one! I love thrillers too... I'm a little leery about reading another novel written by Megan Miranda after reading and reviewing her novel, Such A Quiet Place.
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