I originally wanted to rate this book 4.5/5, but after finding out this is the very first book she’s written in English, I had to round up! 5 stars!

This book takes us through the journey of a woman who has been kidnapped and held captive by a serial killer for several years. Her captor, however, is the sweetheart of the town, and when his wife dies, he must move and take the woman with him. Suddenly, she is living in his own house along with his daughter.

This book is written from the perspectives of almost every one of the characters EXCEPT the man himself. Reading from the perspectives of all three women in his life — his captive, his daughter, and his love interest — kept me at the edge of my seat. The chapters were short, the storyline was often intense, and it was easy to read in one sitting.

My only gripes about this book were that the ending was slightly underwhelming. It was a bit outrageous, and there was a lot of build up for how suddenly it was over. I also wish there had been sections of perspective from her family included from the time frame that she went missing. It would have been interesting to read the conclusion they had come to, when unbeknownst to them she had been alive all along.

I highly recommend this book if you enjoy thrillers, and especially if you are looking for a quick read!