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The story was interesting enough to keep me reading to the end. However, the plot was too convoluted, and the format only hindered the story. If she had used a different writing format, maybe it would have worked better. Like a standard narration with multiple povs and then insert some mixed media documents to supplement the story. Instead we got over explained plot points and “twists,” not to mention the ending. I mean, we got a whole email where one character details everything she figured out to another character—that already knows everything!—just to be like “aha! i figured it out” and never sends it (clearly, the sole purpose was to tell the reader what happened). To me that’s kinda cheap.

This was enjoyable from beginning to end. She set all the important pieces of the story really well, and she hit all the beats of the story at a pretty good pace for me. Although, I imagine some parts could feel a little dragged out to some people, especially if you’re looking for a thriller. This is a mystery, not a thriller, in my opinion. And as a mystery, it’s very compelling. 

I liked that the story focuses on her relationship with her son and husband as well as the mystery. It made the story feel more emotionally tethered and well rounded. I loved that she included motherhood and the importance of our connection to other people as themes without overwhelming the story.