Oooooof this was a let down. The concept sounded right up my alley as I LOVE locked room mysteries and stories with that trope are usually a guaranteed good time for me. This one, however, was... different.

The plot and pacing felt off to me. After the inciting incident kicks off, the characters sort of move on and forget about it, wandering around through countless chapters that make you feel like you're losing a sense of time. I believe this was intentional, but it made for a strange and frustrating reading experience.

The story really hinges on the twist/reveal that you get in the final 10% of the story. That reveal will either make it or break it for you, and for me, I did not love the direction this story decided to take.

Thank you to the publisher for granting me access to an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions remain my own.

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