16 years ago, Persephone went out with her boyfriend and never came home and years later, her murder is still unsolved. In the present day, Sylvie returns home to care for her estranged mother, Annie, as she undergoes treatment for cancer. Prone to unexplained "Dark Days" even before Persephone's death, Annie's once-close bond with Sylvie dissolved in the weeks after their loss, making for an uncomfortable reunion all these years later. Adding to the discomfort, Persephone's former boyfriend is now a nurse at the cancer center where Annie is being treated. Sylvie has always believed Ben was responsible for the murder but she carries her own guilt about that night, guilt that traps her in the past while the world goes on around her.
Lots and lots of secrets abound here. We learn about the mother's secrets and then the book takes off. It started out slow and then took off and never returned. The characters were secretive and so was the plot that took me to the surprising ending. This is a great debut and I will look forward to another book by this author.
Lots and lots of secrets abound here. We learn about the mother's secrets and then the book takes off. It started out slow and then took off and never returned. The characters were secretive and so was the plot that took me to the surprising ending. This is a great debut and I will look forward to another book by this author.
For a debut novel, this was an exciting read. Unfortunately, it's a story that's been told over and over again: sibling goes missing or is murdered, the other sibling moves on with their life but has to return home to assist a family member. Then the surviving sibling digs up info on the murder. While this book covers this same often-told story, there were a few twists at the end.
I enjoyed the writing style and the surprise at the end. I'll look forward to Megan Collins' next book!
I enjoyed the writing style and the surprise at the end. I'll look forward to Megan Collins' next book!
