Murphy, Jennifer

Although the middle drags a bit, the plot twists are suspenseful, and the prose is almost poetic. Reminiscent of Michaelides’s Silent Patient, Murphy’s tale will appeal to fans of psychological suspense.

While the twists at the end are not needed and somewhat spoil what comes before it, this novel from Murphy (I Love You More) is ultimately a love story between a mother and a daughter as well as an examination of how trauma shapes our lives and choices. Recommended for larger fiction collections.