Cara Reinard’s Never Come Backoffers a wild ride of suspense, secrets, and twists that kept me turning the pages, even when the story ventured into the implausible. 

 

This thriller centres on Rowan, whose husband Wyatt vanishes during a business trip to Mexico, leaving her angry, scared, and ultimately questioning everything when he finally returns. Wyatt comes home a changed man, hiding a mysterious scar and acting distant. The situation escalates when their young son Landon is abducted, plunging Rowan into a nightmare of buried secrets and shocking revelations. 

Told through alternating perspectives of Wyatt and Rowan, the book weaves a layered plot that’s fast-paced and undeniably unique. While the story’s concept was intriguing, parts of it felt over the top, and some twists were too outlandish to fully buy into. At times, the abundance of characters and unnecessary details distracted from the central plot, leaving me wanting more focus and clarity. I also struggled to connect with the main characters, which lessened the emotional impact of the story. 

That said, there were moments of genuine suspense and unexpected surprises that I appreciated. While Never Come Back may not deliver a traditional thriller, it offers plenty of action and drama with an unpredictable edge. If you’re in the mood for a fast-paced, slightly out-there read, this one is worth picking up.